Joey B

Joey B
Background information
Birth name Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
Also known as
Beezy
Born (1989-08-20) 20 August 1989
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Origin fante
Genres Hip hop, Soul, R&B
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments vocals
Years active 2011-present
Labels World Records
Associated acts
Website http://www.joeybeezy.com/

Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin, known under the stage name Joey B, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and rapper. He is well known for his single "Tonga".

Early Life and Career

Joey B was born in Cape Coast, Ghana. He realized his talent for music at the age of six (6) when he formed a group and aided in ghost writing most of the songs they made together. This bolstered his unrelenting strong desire for music and pursued it. He had his primary education from St. Theresa's school and later went to Accra High Senior High School. He graduated at Zenith University College in 2012.[1]

Later on, he collaborated with producer Lil Shaker till they met Jayso, the founder of Skillions.[2] 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" and "Strawberry".[3]

Collaborations and Influences

On his career path, Joey B has collaborated with artistes such as Sarkodie, D-Black, EL, Edem and many others. The rapper's music has been influenced by several artistes such as Kanye West and Kid Cudi.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6]

In addition he is currently embroiled in a fued with rival rapper "Fat Joey ", who is his North American Contemporary. This fued is thought to have started over a check at the Carls Jr. Fast food chain.[7]

Fashion Style and Brand Ambassador for Adidas

In July 2015, world's eminent manufacturer of sports shoes, clothing and accessories; Adidas (Ghana) outdoored Joey B as their brand ambassador, making him the first in Africa.[8][9]

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.[10]

"Joey B's fashion style has grown so large that his fellow rappers cannot help it but to follow the trend.", an article on Ghana Web reported.[11]

The rapper is well-noted for trendsetting skinny jeans and tattered clothings (preferably called fades and tatters) in Ghana.[12]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2016 Fiend Kingsley Osei Bonsu[17] [18]
2016 U x Me Kemist [19]
2014 Wave Prince Dovlo [20]
2014 Tonga Vertex [21]
2013 Cigarette Desmond Blackmore [22]
2013 Strawberry Ginger Gyo [23]

References

  1. ↑ Kofi Duah (25 September 2014). "Revealed: Joey B is no 'Tonga'". Graphic Online. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Quame Junior (28 September 2011). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". Ghana Music. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Sad Story of Rapper Joey B". OMG Ghana. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Quame Junior (28 September 2011). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". Ghana Music. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Ebenezer Donkoh (21 September 2015). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". Ghana Web. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  6. ↑ Akwasi King (13 June 2016). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  7. ↑ Ray Crock (30 October 2015). "Homonymous Rappers Engaged in high profile fast food feud". Beef Monthy. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Osei (28 May 2015). "Exclusive: Joey B becomes Brand Ambassador For ADIDAS Ghana". GhKings.com/. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  9. ↑ eTV Ghana (10 July 2015). "Adidas Signs Joey B As Brand Ambassador". etvghana.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  10. ↑ Sir Article (4 August 2015). "Pappy Kojo and Joey B creating a fashion sensation in Ghana". Viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  11. ↑ Nii Ayi Mensah Lartey (2 July 2016). "Joey B epitome of brand ambassador". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  12. ↑ Daniel Beckford (17 September 2015). "The rise of tattered and faded trousers in ghana". HighSchoolGH.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  13. ↑ Akwasi King (3 May 2016). "Joey B To Release Single "U x Me" off His First Album '89'". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  14. ↑ Akwasi King (2 September 2016). ""89" is Joey B's Birth Year – Learn More About His Upcoming Album". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  15. ↑ Akwasi King (31 May 2016). "'U x Me' is in my top 3 songs I listen to everyday – Bola Ray". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  16. ↑ Akwasi King (4 June 2016). ""FOH" is a Real Life Story – Joey B". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  17. ↑ Ghanaweb.com. "Filmmaker Kingsley Osei Bonsu gets International recognition".
  18. ↑ "Joey B - Fiend (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "Joey B - U x Me (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  20. ↑ "Joey B - Wave (Feat. Pappy Kojo) (Official Music Video Directed by Prince Dovlo)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  21. ↑ "Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  22. ↑ "Joey B - Cigarette (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  23. ↑ "Joey B ft D-Black & E.L - Strawberry Ginger (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
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