Joey B
{{Short description|Ghanaian hip hop artist}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Joey B
| image = File:Joey B.jpg
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| caption = Portrait of Joey B
| birth_name = Darryl Paa Kwesi Bannerman-Martin
| alias = {{Plainlist|
Beezy}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|08|20}}
| birth_place = Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
| origin = fante
| occupation = Musician
| instrument = vocals
| years_active = 2011-present
| label = World Records
| associated_acts = {{Flatlist|
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| website = http://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".{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/26426/joey-b-gets-car-prize-from-midland-as-2014-vgma.html|title=Joey B Gets Car Prize From Midland As 2014 VGMA New Artiste Of The Year|website=Modernghana.com|access-date=21 October 2021}}
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 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.{{cite web|url=http://graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/31213-revealed-joey-b-is-no-tonga.html |title=Revealed: Joey B is no 'Tonga' |author=Kofi Duah|website=Graphic.com.gh |date=25 September 2014 |access-date=27 March 2015}}
Later on, he collaborated with producer Lil Shaker till they met Jayso, the founder of Skillions.{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanamusic.com/music/new-artiste/caught-in-the-act-joey-b-exposed/index.html |title=Caught in the act: Joey B exposed |author=Quame Junior |website=Ghanamusic.com |date=28 September 2011 |access-date=27 March 2015}} 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".{{cite web|url=http://omgghana.com/sad-story-rapper-joey-b/ |title=The Sad Story of Rapper Joey B |website=Omgghana.com |access-date=27 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402153743/http://omgghana.com/sad-story-rapper-joey-b/ |archivedate= 2 April 2015 }} He was nominated the Hip-life/Hiphop Artist of the Year at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.{{Cite web |last=News |first=Pulse |date=2021-04-04 |title=Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/full-list-here-are-the-nominees-for-the-2021-ghana-music-awards/7whwp48 |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}
Collaborations and influences
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.
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.{{cite web|url=http://ghanaweb.com/mobile/wap/article.php?ID=383070 |title=Caught in the act: Joey B exposed |author=Ebenezer Donkoh |website=Ghanaweb.com|date=21 September 2015 |access-date=1 August 2016}} 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, the 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.{{cite web|url=http://trace09.com/exclusive-joey-b-becomes-brand-ambassador-for-adidas-ghana/ |title=Exclusive: Joey B becomes Brand Ambassador For ADIDAS Ghana |author=Osei |website=GhKings.com |date=28 May 2015 |access-date=1 August 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.etvghana.com/index.php/entertainment/item/3059-adidas-signs-joey-b-as-brand-ambassador |title=Adidas Signs Joey B As Brand Ambassador |website=Etvghana.com |date=10 July 2015 |access-date=1 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804053356/http://www.etvghana.com/index.php/entertainment/item/3059-adidas-signs-joey-b-as-brand-ambassador |archive-date=4 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://viasat1.com.gh/news/features/article.php?postId=373 |title=Pappy Kojo and Joey B creating a fashion sensation in Ghana |author=|website=Viasat1.com.gh |date=4 August 2015 |access-date=1 August 2016}}
"Joey B's fashion style has grown so large that his other rappers cannot help but to follow the trend.", an article on Ghana Web reported.{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Joey-B-epitome-of-brand-ambassador-452297 |title=Joey B epitome of brand ambassador |author=Nii Ayi Mensah Lartey |website=Ghanaweb.com |date=2 July 2016 |access-date=1 August 2016}}
The rapper is well-noted for trendsetting skinny jeans and tattered clothing [preferably called fades and tatters] in Ghana.{{cite web|url=http://www.highschoolgh.com/lifestyle/fashion/the-rise-of-tattered-and-faded-trousers-in-ghana.html |title=The rise of tattered and faded trousers in ghana |author=Daniel Beckford |website=HighSchoolGH.com |date=17 September 2015 |access-date=1 August 2016}}
Discography
=EPs=
- LAVA FEELS (2020)
- Darryl (2017)
=Selected singles=
- "Ranger" feat. Darkovibes
- "La Familia" feat. Sarkodie and Kwesi Arthur
- "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){{cite web|url=https://ghkings.com/u-x-me-is-in-my-top-3-songs-bola-ray/ |title='U x Me' is in my top 3 songs I listen to everyday – Bola Ray |author=Akwasi King |website=Ghkings.com |date=31 May 2016 |access-date=1 August 2016}}
- F.O.H (feat. Medikal) (2016){{cite web|url=https://ghkings.com/foh-real-life-story-joey-b/ |title="FOH" is a Real Life Story – Joey B |author=Akwasi King |website=Ghkings.com |date=4 June 2016 |access-date=1 August 2016}}
- 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)
- Akobam ft Medikal and Kofi Mole
- Cold (feat. Sarkodie) (2020)
Videography
{{Expand list|date=January 2014}}
=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){{Cite web|url=https://yen.com.gh/128977-sarkodie-ft-joey-b---legend-mp3-official-video-lyrics-facts-reactions.html|title=Check out the banger by Sarkodie ft Joey B – Legend|first=Kofi|last=Akwasi|date=June 12, 2019|website=Yen.com.gh}}
- "Sarkodie", ft Joey B – Baby Mama (Prod. Ced Solo){{cite web|url=https://www.urbanroll.net/sarkodie-ft-joey-b-baby-mama/ |title=Sarkodie Ft Joey B – Baby Mama |author=Urban Roll|website=Urbanroll.net |date=11 September 2017 |access-date=29 September 2017}}
References
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External links
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{{Facebook|id=JoeyBGH}}
{{Twitter|id=1RealJoeyB}}
{{Official website|http://www.joeybeezy.com/}}{{Authority control}}
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