This Is Joey B

In a mission to shine a light on Ghana’s talented music scene, the Essential Mix series has been introducing listeners to some of the country's most iconic musicians. Featuring 17 celebrated artists so far, including Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and Kwesi Arthur, the series now turns its attention to one of the frontiers of the Ghanaian hip-hop/rap scene—Joey B. Ghanaian rap heavyweight Joey B is the 18th artist to be spotlighted in the Essentials Mix, cementing his status as one of West Africa’s most versatile hitmakers. With a career defined by boundary-pushing artistry, Joey B has mastered the alchemy of fusing hip-hop, Afrobeats, highlife, and pop into a signature sound that resonates across generations.