Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin (born 20 August 1989), known under the

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Joey B, is a

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hip hop

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. He is well known for his single "Tonga".

Early life and career

Joey B was born in

Cape Coast Cape Coast is a city, fishing port, and the capital of Cape Coast Metropolitan District and Central Region of Ghana. It is one of the country's most historic cities, a World Heritage Site, home to the Cape Coast Castle, with the Gulf of Guinea ...

, 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 School. He graduated at

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in 2016. Later on, he collaborated with producer Lil Shaker till they met

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, the founder of Skillions. From then on, he has worked with various labels and producers such as

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and Black Avenue Music and produced many hit songs such as "Tonga", “Pinch mah Nips”, and "Strawberry". He was nominated the Hip-life/Hiphop Artist of the Year at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Collaborations and influences

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

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and many others. The rapper's music has been influenced by several artistes such as

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and

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. In September, 2015,

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who was on a short trip to Ghana for his grandmother's funeral, disclosed he would love to work with Joey B and Sarkodie. The following year, Vic Mensa again on

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interview with

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, tipped listeners of possible collaborations with Joey B, Sarkodie and M.anifest.

Fashion style and brand ambassador for Adidas

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(Ghana) outdoor Joey B as their

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, making him the first in

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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. ''"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. The rapper is well-noted for trendsetting skinny jeans and tattered clothing referably called fades and tattersin Ghana.

Discography

EPs

*''LAVA FEELS'' (2020) *''Darryl'' (2017)

Selected singles

*"Ranger" feat.

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*"La Familia" feat. Sarkodie and

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*"Green Tea" feat.

Medikal Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 4 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. Early life and music career He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb in Acc ...

*"Kiss & Tell" *"No Waste Time" feat.

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*"Taya" feat. Darkovibes and RJZ *"Greetings From Abroad" feat.

Pappy Kojo Jason Gaisie (born 13 February 1989), popularly known as Pappy Kojo, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artist from Takoradi. He is well known for his hit single "Realer No". Early life and education Jason Gaisie was born on 13 Feb ...

*"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

and Sarkodie) (2017) * Baby Mama (feat Sarkodie)(2017) * Sunshine (2017) * U x Me (2016) * F.O.H (feat. Medikal) (2016) * Otoolege (feat.

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) (2015) * Wow (feat. EL and

) (2015) * Tonga (feat. Sarkodie) (2014) * Wave (feat. Pappy Kojo) (2014) * Cigarette (2013) * Strawberry Ginger (2013) * Chop Kenkey (2013) *Akobam ft Medikal and

Kofi Mole Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah known by the stage name Kofi Mole, is a hip hop and afrobeats artiste from Ghana. He was awarded the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards held in Accra. Early life and education Kofi Mole was born and raised in ...

* Cold (feat. Sarkodie) (2020)

Videography

Features

* "Medikal" La hustle ft Joey B ( Prod By DJ Krept) * "Magnom" My Baby ft Joey B (Prod By MagNom) * "G-West" Akosua ft Joey B (Prod By Kuvie) * "EL" ft Joey B- You Don't 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) * "Sarkodie", ft Joey B – Baby Mama (Prod. Ced Solo)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Joey B 1989 births Living people Ghanaian musicians Ghanaian rappers Ghanaian hip hop musicians People from Cape Coast