Kingsley Agyapong Boateng (also known as Yaw Ray)[1] is a Ghanaian artist, singer and performer.[2][3] He combines the genres of highlife, Afrobeats, R&B, and Dancehall in his music.[4][5]
Yaw Ray | |
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 Yaw Ray in the studio | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kingsley Agyapong Boateng |
| Born | 15 September 1995 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Africa, Ghana |
| Genres | Afro pop, Highlife, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | YawRay Music Group (YMG) |
| Website | https://yawraymusicgroup.com/ |
Early life and education edit
Ray was born on 15 September 1995 and hails from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1] He had his tertiary education at the University of Education, Winneba.[6]
Career edit
Ray began his music career as a rapper with his colleague in high school who later became a producer.[7] They started recording demos using church instruments.[1] In 2019, Ray was signed by Celebrity Barber records in a 5year contract.[6] In 2023, he joined a new record label called YawRay Music Group (YMG).[8]
Discography edit
Controversy edit
In September 2020, Ray said Kuami Eugene is used to sampling other people's music and not the originator of his songs after he was accused of imitating Eugene's music as well as his vocals.[13]
References edit
- ^ a b c "A sonic journey: Unraveling Yaw Ray's 'Delay not Denial' EP". GraphicOnline. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Yaw Ray: Igniting hearts with neo-African afrobeat music". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Yaw Ray: Igniting Hearts with Neo-African Afrobeat Music". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Yaw Ray weaving cultural melodies and timeless rhythms". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Yaw Ray: A musical alchemist weaving cultural melodies and timeless rhythms". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ a b Nordzi, Vanessa Bless (7 February 2019). "CB Records Signs Budding Artiste Yaw Ray". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Holomah, Emmanuella (7 August 2023). "Yaw Ray: Igniting Hearts with Neo-African Afrobeat Music". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Ghanaian artiste Yaw Ray joins YawRay Music Group". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Unraveling melodic Gems in Yaw Ray's 'Delay not Denial' EP". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Embracing adversity, embodying hope: Yaw Ray's 'Delay not Denial' EP chronicles a musical journey of resilience". GraphicOnline. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ Staff, The BBC Ghana (12 August 2020). "Musician Yaw Ray cries for help". BBC Ghana Reports. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Fast-rising Ghanaian Yaw Ray impresses on debut EP 'Delay not Denial'". Pulse Nigeria. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Yaw Ray jabs Kuami Eugene, says he sampled people's song to win the VGMA (Video)". www.myinfo.com.gh. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2023.