Joey B Explained

Joey B
Birth Name:Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
Birth Date:1989 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Origin:fante
Genre:Hip hop, Soul, R&B
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:vocals
Years Active:2011-present
Label:World Records
Website:http://joeybeezy.world/

Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin (born 20 August 1989), known under the stage name Joey B, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist. He is well known for his single "Tonga".[1]

Early life and career

Joey B was born in Cape Coast, Ghana. He realized his talent for music at age six (6) when he formed a group and aided in ghostwriting most of the songs they made together. This bolstered his unrelenting strong desire for music and pursued it. He had his primary education at St. Theresa's School and later went to Accra High School. He graduated at Zenith University College in 2016.[2]

Later on, he collaborated with producer Lil Shaker till they met Jayso, the founder of Skillions.[3] From then on, he has worked with various labels and producers such as Hammer of The Last Two and Black Avenue Music and produced many hit songs such as "Tonga", “Pinch mah Nips”, and "Strawberry".[4] He was nominated the Hip-life/Hiphop Artist of the Year at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[5]

Collaborations and influences

On his career path, Joey B has collaborated with artists such as Sarkodie, EL, Fuse ODG, Edem and many others. The rapper's music has been influenced by several artists such as Kanye West and Kid Cudi.[3]

In September 2015, Roc Nation's rapper, Vic Mensa who was on a short trip to Ghana for his grandmother's funeral, disclosed he would love to work with Joey B and Sarkodie.[6] The following year, Vic Mensa again on Beats 1 Radio interview with Ebro Darden, tipped listeners of possible collaborations with Joey B, Sarkodie and M.anifest.

Fashion style and brand ambassador for Adidas

In July 2015, the world's eminent manufacturer of sports shoes, clothing and accessories; Adidas (Ghana) outdoor Joey B as their brand ambassador, making him the first in Africa.[7] [8]

Style influence

Joey B over the years has become not just a household name for mellow-vibe music but also his fashion style. His unique sense of fashion and great appeal to the youth has won him the most influential fashion icon in Ghana.[9]

"Joey B's fashion style has grown so large that his other rappers cannot help but to follow the trend.", an article on Ghana Web reported.[10]

The rapper is well-noted for trendsetting skinny jeans and tattered clothing [preferably called fades and tatters] in Ghana.[11]

Discography

EPs

Selected singles

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2018Greetings from abroad. feat. Pappy KojoGOLDYUNGE & Himself[14]
2017Ranger feat. DarkovibesPrince Dovlo[15]
2017You x MeKemist Gold[16]
201689Wanlov The Kubolor[17] [18]
2016FiendKingsley Osei Bonsu[19] [20]
2016U x Me[21] Kemist [22]
2014WavePrince Dovlo[23]
2014TongaVertex[24]
2013CigaretteDesmond Blackmore[25]
2013Strawberry GingerGyo[26]

Features

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joey B Gets Car Prize From Midland As 2014 VGMA New Artiste Of The Year. Modernghana.com. 21 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Revealed: Joey B is no 'Tonga' . Kofi Duah. Graphic.com.gh . 25 September 2014 . 27 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Caught in the act: Joey B exposed . Quame Junior . Ghanamusic.com . 28 September 2011 . 27 March 2015.
  4. Web site: The Sad Story of Rapper Joey B . Omgghana.com . 27 March 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153743/http://omgghana.com/sad-story-rapper-joey-b/ . 2 April 2015 .
  5. Web site: News . Pulse . 2021-04-04 . Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards . 2022-04-30 . Pulse Ghana . en.
  6. Web site: Caught in the act: Joey B exposed . Ebenezer Donkoh . Ghanaweb.com. 21 September 2015 . 1 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Exclusive: Joey B becomes Brand Ambassador For ADIDAS Ghana . Osei . GhKings.com . 28 May 2015 . 1 August 2016.
  8. Web site: Adidas Signs Joey B As Brand Ambassador . Etvghana.com . 10 July 2015 . 1 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160804053356/http://www.etvghana.com/index.php/entertainment/item/3059-adidas-signs-joey-b-as-brand-ambassador . 4 August 2016 . dead .
  9. Web site: Pappy Kojo and Joey B creating a fashion sensation in Ghana . Viasat1.com.gh . 4 August 2015 . 1 August 2016.
  10. Web site: Joey B epitome of brand ambassador . Nii Ayi Mensah Lartey . Ghanaweb.com . 2 July 2016 . 1 August 2016.
  11. Web site: The rise of tattered and faded trousers in ghana . Daniel Beckford . HighSchoolGH.com . 17 September 2015 . 1 August 2016.
  12. Web site: 'U x Me' is in my top 3 songs I listen to everyday – Bola Ray . Akwasi King . Ghkings.com . 31 May 2016 . 1 August 2016.
  13. Web site: "FOH" is a Real Life Story – Joey B . Akwasi King . Ghkings.com . 4 June 2016 . 1 August 2016.
  14. Web site: Joey B – "Greetings from abroad" Feat. Pappy Kojo. YouTube. 18 December 2018.
  15. Web site: Joey B – Ranger Feat. Darkovibes (Official Video). Hitxgh.com. 17 February 2018.
  16. Web site: Joey B – You and Me (Official Music Video). Blissgh.com. 17 February 2018.
  17. Web site: Joey B – 89 ft Mutombo Da Poet (Prod By Classick). Ghxcludives.com. 6 March 2017.
  18. Web site: Joey B drops '89' ft. Mutombo Da Poet. Mobile.ghanaweb.com. 6 March 2017.
  19. Web site: Ghanaweb.com. Filmmaker Kingsley Osei Bonsu gets International recognition.
  20. Web site: Joey B - Fiend (Official Music Video) . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  21. Web site: 'U x me' is proof of what Joey B can do. April 4, 2017. Ghanaweb.com.
  22. Web site: Joey B - U x Me (Official Music Video) . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  23. Web site: Joey B - Wave (Feat. Pappy Kojo) (Official Music Video Directed by Prince Dovlo) . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  24. Web site: Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) Official Music Video . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  25. Web site: Joey B - Cigarette (Official Music Video) . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  26. Web site: Joey B ft D-Black & E.L - Strawberry Ginger (Official Music Video) . YouTube. 1 August 2016.
  27. Web site: Check out the banger by Sarkodie ft Joey B – Legend. Kofi. Akwasi. June 12, 2019. Yen.com.gh.
  28. Web site: Sarkodie Ft Joey B – Baby Mama . Urban Roll. Urbanroll.net . 11 September 2017 . 29 September 2017.

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