Joey B

Joey B
Background information
Birth name Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
Also known as
Beezy
Born 20 August 1989
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Genres Hip hop, Soul, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, rapper
Instruments vocals
Years active 2011-present
Associated acts
Last 2 Music Group, BBnZ, Black Avenue Music

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

Early Life and Career

Joey B was born in Cape Coast, Central Region of the Republic of Ghana. He realized his talent for music at the age of six 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 College in 2012.[1] Late 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 such as Last 2 Music Group and Black Avenue Music and produced many hit songs such as "Tonga" and "Strawberry".[3]

Collaborations and Influences

Over his career, Joey B has collaborated with artistes such as Sarkodie, D-Black, EL, Ayigbe Edem, Bra Kevin, Itz Tiffany, Yaw Siki and Killbeatz. The rapper's music has been influence by several artistes such as Kanye West and Kid Cudi as long as he terms them as good.[4]

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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.