Dare Art Alade was born Oluwadamilare Dare Art Alade and is an R&B musician from Nigeria. Oluwadamilare means "The Lord has vindicated me". He is the son of the famous Nigerian entertainer called Olapeju Art Alade and Modupeola Afolabi Art Alade. He grew up surrounded by all types of music and was heavily influenced by it. He sang soprano and bass in church choirs as well. He has also been exposed to jazz, classical music, hip hop, among others.
He studied music and theater in school and sang in jazz clubs as a teen. He joined the National Troupe of Nigeria and performed with them.
