The teenager began shuttling between Cool FM and the University of Lagos, where he was studying for a degree in music, and sang with the a cappella group The Chordwebs.

Under his creative direction, Livespot360 has organised several concerts and festivals in Nigeria, which have featured appearances from African and international superstars alike, including Grammy award winners Kelly Rowland,[3] Ciara,[4] Cardi B[5] and global super influencer and TV personality, Kim Kardashian.

The album features appearances by Darey's contemporaries and friends: Cobhams Asuquo (Aṣa's producer), 2face Idibia, Naeto C, 9ice, Tee-Y Mix and the up-and-coming R&B crooner, Pheel, to mention a few.

[10] unDAREYted caught the attention of Dick Griffey, who is credited with discovering and influencing the music careers of artists such as Shalamar, The Whispers, Babyface, L.A. Reid and Dr. Dre.

On request of the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, he was invited to perform at the presidential villa in a dinner to commemorate the country's 50th independence anniversary.

In February 2013, he put together, alongside his Soul Muzik team, one of the biggest shows Nigeria has ever seen,[11] Darey Presents: Love Like A Movie, which had the red carpet hosted by Kim Kardashian,[12] as well as the release of the music video, "Asiko" featuring Jozi and Ice Prince.

[14] In June 2013, he co-hosted the launch of media mogul Mo Abudu's multi-broadcast network Ebony Life TV alongside Dolapo Oni.

[21] The 13-track album made up of afrobeat, soul and R&B features collaborations with Asa, YBNL Nation rapper Olamide and multiple Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir.

Ten of the thirteen songs on the album were produced by Oscar Heman-Ackah, with additional production contributions from Cobhams Asuquo, Vtek and Dare himself.

Along with creative directing, hosting and performing at the festival, Darey also immersed Cardi B in Nigerian pop culture, showing her around and also paying a philanthropic visit to an orphanage.