Dr Roy

David C. Chike (born 1 January 1994), professionally known as Dr Roy, is a Nigerian gospel music record producer, songwriter, and recording artist based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Early life and education

David was born on 1 January 1994 in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. He grew up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he developed an interest in music from a young age. He completed his secondary education before enrolling at Abia State Polytechnic. During his time in tertiary education, he increasingly focused on music production and performance, eventually transitioning to music as a full-time pursuit in the mid-2010s.

Career

Dr Roy began recording and releasing gospel music in the 2010, while also working as a producer for other artists in Port Harcourt. In 2016, he released his debut single, "Even If", followed by "Idara" in 2018. During this period, he operated an independent recording studio in Port Harcourt.

In 2018, Dr Roy began working with the Nigerian gospel record label EeZee Conceptz. He gained wider recognition after he produced "Excess love" by Mercy Chinwo which topped charts across various digital platforms in Nigeria, he also contributed to songs such as "My Responsibility", "Incredible God", "I Am", and "Omekannaya".

Beyond gospel music, Dr Roy has also worked on productions for secular Nigerian artists, incorporating elements of African rhythms and contemporary production styles. He has continued to release his own music, including the gospel single "Everyday", featuring S.O.N Music.

In 2025, Dr Roy co-produced Mercy Chinwo’s album in His Will. He later announced the establishment of Dr Roy Academy, a music production training imprint to support aspiring producers and music creators.

Accolades Year Award Recipient Work Result 2019 Africa Gospel Award Song of the Year "Excess Love"

Production discography

+ Selected Production discography Artist Title Year Album/EP Mercy Chinwo Excess Love 2018 Non-album single Afy Douglas Savior (Live) 2018 SAVIOUR Afy Douglas Samaritan Song 2018 SAVIOUR Freke Umoh & Tim Godfrey Video My Praise 2020 Non-album single Neon Adejo Little Me 2024 Emerge EP 121SELAH Let Me In 2024 Non-album single Wizard Chan Wana Wana Ma 2024 Time Traveler Harrysong Maria 2024 Non-album single Mercy Chinwo All Sovereign and Powerful; None Like You Lord; Onyeoma (Good God) I Depend on You 2025 In His Will Paul Chisom Born Of God 2025 Non-album single

Discography

Everyday ⁠Big God (Dieu) ⁠Run Am ⁠Anything Wey Sup ⁠What God cannot Do ⁠Njoyment ⁠Show Me ⁠Idara ⁠Jesus