Scorey

Bakari Ward (born November 26, 1998), known professionally as Scorey or Scorey Ayee, is an American rapper and singer from Syracuse, New York. He was the first artist signed to Only Dreamers Achieve Records in 2020, a record label created by Chicago rapper Polo G. Scorey describes Polo G as a mentor to him His second studio album "If You Feel Lost" released on March 21st 2025.

Early life Ward grew up listening to rappers such as Lil Wayne, G Herbo and 50 Cent. He mimicked their style and freestyled with his friends. He began recording music in 2018 and taking it seriously in 2019. In addition, he references Zachary "Zuly" Holloway, who is featured in many of his early music videos. Ward's song "Victim" is filmed at a gathering for Holloway's passing.

When Ward was 21, he nearly died after taking fake Percocet pills that contained fentanyl. He was rushed to the hospital after he blacked out, and has since quit taking Percocet.

Career Scorey's debut single "Freddy Krueger", released on September 1, 2019, caught the attention of rapper Polo G who saw it posted on a friends Instagram story who was signed to the same label as Scorey. From there Polo G contacted him on Instagram. Days later, Polo G invited him to perform with him at Webster Hall in New York City, as part of his Die a Legend tour, along with rappers such as Yungeen Ace, Luh Kel, and Toosii. It was at this point that he also quit his summer job at Green Lakes State Park as a janitor, which helped pay for his studio sessions and videomaking.

During the recording session for Scorey's single "Moods", Polo G asked him to join his startup record label Only Dreamers Achieve, a partnership with Columbia Records. He accepted and became the first artist signed to the label.

Discography

Studio albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Album details Help Is On The Way Released: December 9, 2022 Label: Columbia, ODA Format: Digital Download, Streaming If You Feel LostReleased: March 21, 2025 Label: Columbia, ODA Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Extended Plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title EP details Catch Me If You Can Released: October 29, 2021 Label: Columbia, ODA Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist Title Year Album "FINDERS KEEPERS" 2021 WITH OR WITHOUT YOU "Two Face" 2022 IF I STILL HAD A HEART "Legend" "Grave Digger" The Kid That Came Outta Nowhere "Al Capone" 2023 "ROCK N ROLL" 2024 "Bankroll" "Always" "Stayed For" 2025 "My Time" "NIGHTS LIKE THIS"

Guest Appreances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Heartfelt" 2021 TOB DukeSkye "Shoulders" Lil Romo So many losses "Broken Guitars" Polo G Hall Of Fame "Fell in Love"SKG Tunez Mr. Rixh@22 "Chanel Bag (Remix)"KillBunkPILOT "Fast Life" 2022 G Fredo 34 Baby "Faceshot" YungLiv Before The Fame