James Charles Tetteh (born March 22, 1990) known by his stage name Jay Hover, is a Ghanaian-American Afrobeats , Afropop and Highlife singer, songwriter, and music producer, based in Worcester.[2][3][4]
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Charles Tetteh |
Also known as | Jay Hover |
Born | Accra, Ghana | 22 March 1990
Origin | Bubuashie, Accra, Ghana |
Genres | Afropop, Afrobeats, highlife |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter and music producer |
Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler |
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | NWE WORLDWIDE Record Label |
Early life
editJay Hover was born and raised at Bubuashie, Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana to a Ghanaian mother and father.He had his basic education at the Kaneshie Presby School and went on to Odorgonno Senior High. After completing his secondary education, he furthered at the University of Ghana, where he studied Music and Business Administration.[5]
Music career
editWhile growing up, Jay Hover developed an interest in music, listening to songs by legendary Ghanaian musicians, Ofori Amponsah, Daddy Lumba, Amakye Dede among others. Jay Hover debuted in the music scene with his single "Ayele" which was released in 2017.[6] He signed his first major record deal in 2019 with Highly Spiritual Music founded by Ghanaian music producer and engineer Kaywa.[7][8][9] In April 2022, he released the single "One Leg" which went viral on TikTok with over 113 million views and over 3.7 million views on YouTube, the song received much attention through social media platforms.[10][11][12][13][14]
Discography
editMajor Singles
Videography
editYear | Title | Director | Ref |
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2017 | Roses and Red | Jay Hover | [22] |
2019 | Broken Heart | Renak | [23] |
2018 | Wara ft. Kwesoul | Allure Media Group, Fif Willson | [24][25] |
2019 | Kokoni ft. Tizo | AMG Studios | [26] |
2017 | Ayele ft. Bizell | Lonestar | [27] |
2017 | Fear No Evil ft Flexhibitz | Allure Media Group | [28] |
2018 | Doezovoort ft. Tizo | Allure Media | [29] |
2018 | Do Me | Allure Media Group | [30] |
2020 | Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew | HSM | [31] |
2021 | Case | HSM | [32] |
2022 | One Leg | Lyris Haye | [33] |
Awards and nominations
editGhana Music Awards USA
editYear | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2020 | Himself | US-based Uncovered Artist of the Year | Nominated | [34] |
2021 | Himself | US-Based Best Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | [35] |
2021 | Himself | Most Popular US-Based Artist of the Year | Nominated | [36] |
2021 | Himself | US-Based Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | [37][38] |
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
editYear | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2019 | Himself | Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year | Won | [39] |
2020 | Himself | Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year | Nominated | [40] |
2022 | Himself | Entertainer of the Year GH/USA | Won | [41][42] |
Ghana Nigeria Music Awards USA
editYear | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2022 | Himself | US Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [43][44] |
2022 | Himself | US Based Discovery Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [45] |
References
edit- ^ "Jay Hover – Roses Are Red (Official Video)". ghanamotion.com. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover Biography". beatznation.com. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover". musicinafrica.net. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Watch This Name — US Based Ghanaian Artist Jay Hover Ready To Take The Music World By Storm". ghanacelebrities.com. 2017-10-22. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "VIDEO: Spanking New! Jay Hover & Tizo – "Kokoni"". zionfelix.net. 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover-Case". zylofonemusic.com. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Highly Spiritual Music Signs Ghanaian US based Artiste Jay Hover On The Record Label". mynewsgh.com. 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Thank you for giving me an opportunity – Jay Hover eulogizes label CEO, Kaywa". dklassgh.net. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "CERTIFIED BANGER! TIK TOK STARS FEATURE IN VISUALS FOR JAY HOVER'S VIRAL HIT SINGLE; CASE". ghanamusic.com. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Ghanaian Phenomenon Jay Hover Unveils Music Video For Viral Hit "One Leg"". ameyawdebrah.com. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover – One Leg (Official Music Video)". youtube.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "one legged dance by jay hover". ghanawebshop.com. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "who-sang the one leg dance challenge". onenigerianbritico.com. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover Has Set Commotion Online With Who Have The Best Jollof And Users Can't Stop Reacting". ghanamma.com. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Broken Heart". ghanamotion.com. ghanamotion. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Lyrics Cum Here Bad". musixmatch.com. musixmatch. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Hater (Prod. by Tubhani Muzik)". ghupload.com. ghupload. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "MUSIC: Jay Hover ft Mr. Drew – Give Me Love". ghgossip.com. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Do Me". ghanamotion.com. ghanamotion. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ [ps://www.ndwompa.com.gh/jay-hover-case/ "Jay Hover – Case"]. ndwompa.com.gh. ndwompa.com.gh. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "AUDIO: ONE LOGO LOGO LINE BY JAY HOVER". ghanamusic.com. mughanamusic. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: ROSES ARE RED BY JAY HOVER". ghanamusic.com. ghanamusic.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Broken Heart ( Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover X Kwesoul – Wara (Official VIdeo)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Hot New Music Video: Jay Hover feat. Kwesoul – Wara". ameyawdebrah.com. ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover x Tizo – Kokoni (Official video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Ayele ft. Bizell Green (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Fear No Evil ft. Flexhibitz (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay hover x Tizo – Doezovoort (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Do Me (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Highly Spiritual Music. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jay Hover – Case (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Highly Spiritual Music. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Bisa Kdei – Mansa". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2020: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. July 13, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: Full Nominees". afromusik.com. August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. April 19, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "GMA-USA unveils nominees for second edition". thespectatoronline.com. April 24, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Nominees for Ghana Music Awards USA 2021". lifestyleuganda.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners At 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". Modern Ghana. July 2, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Davido, Wizkid, Sarkodie nominated for 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival". vanguardngr.com. June 1, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Check out the full list of winners at the Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA". ghanaweb.com. July 11, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Entertainer of the year GH/USA". ghentawards.com. July 15, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Ghana Nigeria Music Awards Festival USA 2022 nominees". ghanaweb.com. May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Nominees For 2022 Ghana Nigeria Music Awards – USA Released". zionfelix.net. May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Davido, Wizkid, Sarkodie nominated for 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival". vanguardngr.com. June 1, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.