Music of Sunday, 7 September 2008

Source: ghanamusic.com

Ghana Boy, a musician of 3 parts – Highlife musician, drummer and dancer

There are a select few artists that despite never having had real commercial success or earning a number one hit record will still remain legendary in the eyes of Ghanaian music lovers. There’s something about their dedication to the music that just makes fans want to ride with them. One artist who fits this bill perfectly is Ghana’s proud son, Ghana Boy.


Ghana Music.com is back with another interview from a highlife celebrity. After creating a massive buzz with Amakye Dede’s band as a drummer in the late 90s but now settled in the states we are proud to present an in-depth interview with Ghana Boy.


Ghana Boy is wonderful person.  His verbal wordplay, clever love lyrics, dancing moves, and wicked delivery on the drums have always set him apart as one of Ghana’s most talented musicians.


The sixteen tracks deep, album features cameo from only Daasebre  Dwamena and his own blood children.


Ghana Boy’s work is been managed by Banibest Music Production and they could be reached on 001 773 837 6523 or  001 773 615 7798 for more business deals or concerts.


In this exclusive and long interview we discuss his latest album “Baa Ko Pe,” his reggae band, his association with Amakye Dede and his music brother, Daasebre Dwamena and much more in this detailed, exclusive interview.


Ghana Music.com: Who is Ghana Boy?

Ghana Boy: I played with Amakye Dede’s band ten years ago and came to the states in 1997. I started in Ghana as a drummer. I’m a dancer too so I tutor in Ahenfie Kete. I have improved musically and have been able to form my own reggae band.


Ghana Music.com: There is no way you can go free without telling us the story behind the name Ghana Boy?

Ghana Boy: My dad was called Ghana Boy. He owned the best provision store in the last 1950s in Koforidua. Anytime people looked for me, they said Ghana Boy’s son, Ataa. But my real name is Daniel K. Yeboah and my twin brother is Daniel Kofi Yeboah.


Ghana Music.com: Who are some of your music influences?

Ghana Boy: Daasebre Dwamena and the old school musicians are C. K. Mann, Lumba and Amakye Dede.


Ghana Music.com: Title of the album?

Ghana Boy: It’s simply “Baa Ko Pe”. I have not really decided on the title of the album yet but it will surely draw people’s attention.


Ghana Music.com: Define the album?

Ghana Boy: It’s got a highlife style but am into live music.


Ghana Music.com: How many songs did you put on the album?

Ghana Boy: I have sixteen songs.


Ghana Music.com: Which engineers laid beats for the album?

Ghana Boy: Appietus, Jay Q and Moro.


Ghana Music.com: And which artistes added their voices to the album?

Ghana Boy: Jumpy, Validy and amazingly I included my children on the album known as Akua Ghana, Sam Ghana and Dan Ghanaboy.


Ghana Music.com: What’s the content of the album?

Ghana Boy: Messages, advices and more surprises that you have to buy the album to have a feel of.


Ghana Music.com: You earlier on mentioned that you have a reggae band. Fill us in?

Ghana Boy: It’s called Hydro Reggae Band and it’s a side business. But we mainly rock universities and any time we play we have a huge appearance by people.


Ghana Music.com: What’s it about Ghana Boy and Daasebre Dwamena and Amakye Dede?

Ghana Boy: Daasebre Dwamena is my brother and Amakye Dede is like my senior brother. They have all been instrumental in my music journey and will never forget about them.


Ghana Music.com: Any major shows yet?

Ghana Boy: I have played for a couple of universities and performed at a Kente Show organized by the Ghanaian community here.


Ghana Music.com: Please round up the interview?

Ghana Boy: Ghanaian music lovers should out for Ghana Boy because am coming out big and I won’t disappoint any of them.