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
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
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
Controversy
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]