Joey B
Portrait of Joey B
Portrait of Joey B
Background information
Also known as
Beezy
Born
Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin

(1989-08-20) 20 August 1989 (age 37)
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Originfante
GenresHip hop, Soul, R&B
OccupationMusician
Instrumentvocals
Years active2009-present
LabelWorld Records
Websitehttp://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

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Joey B was born in Accra, Ghana. He realized his talent for music at age six 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 until 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

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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

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

Discography

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EPs

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Selected singles

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Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2018 Greetings from abroad. feat. Pappy Kojo GOLDYUNGE & Himself [11]
2017 Ranger feat. Darkovibes Prince Dovlo [12]
2017 You x Me Kemist Gold [13]
2016 89 Wanlov The Kubolor[14] [15]
2016 Fiend Kingsley Osei Bonsu [16]
2016 U x Me[17] Kemist [18]
2014 Wave Prince Dovlo [19]
2014 Tonga Vertex [20]
2013 Cigarette Desmond Blackmore [21]
2013 Strawberry Ginger Gyo [22]

Features

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References

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  1. ^ Nartey, Verus (12 July 2014). "Joey B Gets Car Prize From Midland As 2014 VGMA New Artiste Of The Year". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  2. ^ Kofi Duah (25 September 2014). "Revealed: Joey B is no 'Tonga'". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b Quame Junior (28 September 2011). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". Ghanamusic.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  4. ^ "The Sad Story of Rapper Joey B". Omgghana.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. ^ Ebenezer Donkoh (21 September 2015). "Caught in the act: Joey B exposed". Ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  7. ^ Osei (28 May 2015). "Exclusive: Joey B becomes Brand Ambassador For ADIDAS Ghana". Trace09.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Adidas Signs Joey B As Brand Ambassador". Etvghana.com. 10 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Akwasi King (4 June 2016). ""FOH" is a Real Life Story – Joey B". Ghkings.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Joey B – "Greetings from abroad" Feat. Pappy Kojo". YouTube. Google. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  12. ^ Anane, Kwame (2 July 2023). "Joey B – Ranger Feat. Darkovibes (Official Video)". Hitxgh.com. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Joey B – You and Me (Official Music Video)". Blissgh.com. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Joey B – 89 ft Mutombo Da Poet (Prod By Classick)". Ghxclusives.com. 8 November 2016. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  15. ^ "Joey B drops '89' ft. Mutombo Da Poet". Mobile.ghanaweb.com. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Joey B - Fiend (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Google. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  17. ^ "'U x me' is proof of what Joey B can do". Ghanaweb.com. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  18. ^ "Joey B - U x Me (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Google. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Joey B - Wave (Feat. Pappy Kojo) (Official Music Video Directed by Prince Dovlo)". YouTube. Google. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  20. ^ "Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) Official Music Video". YouTube. Google. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  21. ^ "Joey B - Cigarette (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Google. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  22. ^ "Joey B ft D-Black & E.L - Strawberry Ginger (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Google. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  23. ^ Akwasi, Kofi (12 June 2019). "Check out the banger by Sarkodie ft Joey B – Legend". Yen.com.gh.
  24. ^ Urban Roll (11 September 2017). "Sarkodie Ft Joey B – Baby Mama". Urbanroll.net. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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