Joey B

Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin, known under the stage name Joey B, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist. He is well known for his single "Tonga".

Joey B
Background information
Birth nameDarryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
Also known as
Beezy
Born (1989-08-20) 20 August 1989
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Originfante
GenresHip hop, Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrumentsvocals
Years active2011-present
LabelsWorld Records
Associated acts
Websitehttp://joeybeezy.world/

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 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", “Pinch mah Nips”, and "Strawberry".[3]

Collaborations and influences

On his career path, Joey B has collaborated with artistes such as Sarkodie, EL, Fuse ODG, 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.

Fashion style and brand ambassador for Adidas

In July 2015, 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.[6][7]

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.[8]

"Joey B's fashion style has grown so large that his other rappers cannot help it but to follow the trend.", an article on Ghana Web reported.[9]

The rapper is well-noted for trendsetting skinny jeans and tattered clothing [preferably called fades and tatters] in Ghana.[10]

Discography

EPs
  • LAVA FEELS (2020)
  • Darryl (2017)

Selected singles
  • "Green Tea" feat. Medikal
  • "Kiss & Tell"
  • "No Waste Time" feat. Boj
  • "Taya" feat. Darkovibes and RJZ
  • "Greetings From Abroad" feat. Pappy Kojo
  • "911" feat. Medikal
  • "Stables" feat. La Même Gang
  • You Peh Freestyle
  • Beautiful Boy feat. Wanlov and Ponobiom
  • Nsa (2018)
  • Sweetie Pie] feat. King Promise - (2018)
  • NewLords (feat Pappy Kojo and Sarkodie) (2017)
  • Baby Mama (feat Sarkodie)(2017)
  • Sunshine (2017)
  • U x Me (2016)[11]
  • F.O.H (feat. Medikal) (2016)[12]
  • Otoolege (feat. Samini) (2015)
  • Wow (feat. EL and Pappy Kojo) (2015)
  • Tonga (feat. Sarkodie) (2014)
  • Wave (feat. Pappy Kojo) (2014)
  • Cigarette (2013)
  • Strawberry Ginger (2013)
  • Chop Kenkey (2013)

Videography
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Year Title Director Ref
2018 Greetings from abroad. feat. Pappy Kojo GOLDYUNGE & Himself [13]
2017 Ranger feat. Darkovibes Prince Dovlo [14]
2017 You x Me Kemist Gold [15]
2016 89 Wanlov The Kubolor[16] [17]
2016 Fiend Kingsley Osei Bonsu[18] [19]
2016 U x Me[20] Kemist [21]
2014 Wave Prince Dovlo [22]
2014 Tonga Vertex [23]
2013 Cigarette Desmond Blackmore [24]
2013 Strawberry Ginger Gyo [25]

Features
  • "Magnom" My Baby ft Joey B (Prod By MagNom)
  • "G-West" Akosua ft Joey B (Prod By Kuvie)
  • "EL" ft Joey B- You Dont Know Me
  • "Mr Eazi" Ft Joey B - Holl'Up (Prod By Juls)
  • "Vacs", ft Joey B – Enjoy (Prod. By Vacs)
  • " Sarkodie " ft. Joey B -Legend ( Prod. by Nova production)[26]
  • "Sarkodie", ft Joey B – Baby Mama (Prod. Ced Solo)[27]

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. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. 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. Osei (28 May 2015). "Exclusive: Joey B becomes Brand Ambassador For ADIDAS Ghana". GhKings.com/. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  7. eTV Ghana (10 July 2015). "Adidas Signs Joey B As Brand Ambassador". etvghana.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  8. Sir Article (4 August 2015). "Pappy Kojo and Joey B creating a fashion sensation in Ghana". Viasat1.com.gh. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  9. Nii Ayi Mensah Lartey (2 July 2016). "Joey B epitome of brand ambassador". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  10. Daniel Beckford (17 September 2015). "The rise of tattered and faded trousers in ghana". HighSchoolGH.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. Akwasi King (4 June 2016). ""FOH" is a Real Life Story – Joey B". GhKings.Com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  13. "Joey B – "Greetings from abroad" Feat. Pappy Kojo". YouTube. World Records. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  14. "Joey B – Ranger Feat. Darkovibes (Official Video)". Hitxgh. HitxGh. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  15. "Joey B – You and Me (Official Music Video)". Bliss Ghana. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  16. "Joey B – 89 ft Mutombo Da Poet (Prod By Classick)". Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  17. "Joey B drops '89' ft. Mutombo Da Poet". Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  18. Ghanaweb.com. "Filmmaker Kingsley Osei Bonsu gets International recognition".
  19. "Joey B - Fiend (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  20. "'U x me' is proof of what Joey B can do".
  21. "Joey B - U x Me (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  22. "Joey B - Wave (Feat. Pappy Kojo) (Official Music Video Directed by Prince Dovlo)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  23. "Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) Official Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  24. "Joey B - Cigarette (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  25. "Joey B ft D-Black & E.L - Strawberry Ginger (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  26. https://yen.com.gh/128977-sarkodie-ft-joey-b---legend-mp3-official-video-lyrics-facts-reactions.html
  27. Urban Roll (11 September 2017). "Sarkodie Ft Joey B – Baby Mama". Urbanroll.net. Retrieved 29 September 2017.



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