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Jay Hover[1]
Background information
Birth nameJames Charles Tetteh
Also known asJay Hover
Born(1990-03-22)22 March 1990
Accra, Ghana
OriginBubuashie, Accra, Ghana
GenresAfropop, Afrobeats, highlife
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter and music producer
Instrument(s)Keyboard, sampler
Years active2017–present
LabelsNWE WORLDWIDE Record Label

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]

Early life

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Jay 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

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While 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

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Major Singles

  • Ayele ft. Bizzel
  • Broken Heart[15]
  • Give Me Money
  • Cum Here Bad Gyal[16]
  • Hater[17]
  • Kokoni ft. Tizo
  • Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew[18]
  • Fear No Evil
  • My Baby
  • Roses Are Red
  • When
  • Doezovoort ft Tizo
  • Do Me[19]
  • Buttocks
  • Ashawo
  • Wara ft Kwesoul
  • Somu
  • Case[20]
  • One Logo Logo Line[21]
  • One Leg

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
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

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Ghana Music Awards USA

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Year Recipient / Nominated work Award Result Ref
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

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Year Recipient / Nominated work Award Result Ref
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

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Year Recipient / Nominated work Award Result Ref
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

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  1. ^ "Jay Hover – Roses Are Red (Official Video)". ghanamotion.com. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  2. ^ "Jay Hover Biography". beatznation.com. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  3. ^ "Jay Hover". musicinafrica.net. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "VIDEO: Spanking New! Jay Hover & Tizo – "Kokoni"". zionfelix.net. 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  6. ^ "Jay Hover-Case". zylofonemusic.com. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  7. ^ "Highly Spiritual Music Signs Ghanaian US based Artiste Jay Hover On The Record Label". mynewsgh.com. 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  8. ^ "Thank you for giving me an opportunity – Jay Hover eulogizes label CEO, Kaywa". dklassgh.net. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Ghanaian Phenomenon Jay Hover Unveils Music Video For Viral Hit "One Leg"". ameyawdebrah.com. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  11. ^ "Jay Hover – One Leg (Official Music Video)". youtube.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  12. ^ "one legged dance by jay hover". ghanawebshop.com. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  13. ^ "who-sang the one leg dance challenge". onenigerianbritico.com. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Jay Hover – Broken Heart". ghanamotion.com. ghanamotion. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "Lyrics Cum Here Bad". musixmatch.com. musixmatch. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Jay Hover – Hater (Prod. by Tubhani Muzik)". ghupload.com. ghupload. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  18. ^ "MUSIC: Jay Hover ft Mr. Drew – Give Me Love". ghgossip.com. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  19. ^ "Do Me". ghanamotion.com. ghanamotion. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  20. ^ [ps://www.ndwompa.com.gh/jay-hover-case/ "Jay Hover – Case"]. ndwompa.com.gh. ndwompa.com.gh. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  21. ^ "AUDIO: ONE LOGO LOGO LINE BY JAY HOVER". ghanamusic.com. mughanamusic. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: ROSES ARE RED BY JAY HOVER". ghanamusic.com. ghanamusic.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  23. ^ "Jay Hover – Broken Heart ( Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  24. ^ "Jay Hover X Kwesoul – Wara (Official VIdeo)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  25. ^ "Hot New Music Video: Jay Hover feat. Kwesoul – Wara". ameyawdebrah.com. ameyawdebrah.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  26. ^ "Jay Hover x Tizo – Kokoni (Official video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  27. ^ "Jay Hover – Ayele ft. Bizell Green (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  28. ^ "Jay Hover – Fear No Evil ft. Flexhibitz (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  29. ^ "Jay hover x Tizo – Doezovoort (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  30. ^ "Jay Hover – Do Me (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  31. ^ "Jay Hover – Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Highly Spiritual Music. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  32. ^ "Jay Hover – Case (Official Video)". Youtube.com. Highly Spiritual Music. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  33. ^ "Bisa Kdei – Mansa". Youtube.com. Jay Hover. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  34. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2020: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. July 13, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  35. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: Full Nominees". afromusik.com. August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  36. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. April 19, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  37. ^ "GMA-USA unveils nominees for second edition". thespectatoronline.com. April 24, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  38. ^ "Nominees for Ghana Music Awards USA 2021". lifestyleuganda.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  39. ^ "Full List Of Winners At 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". Modern Ghana. July 2, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  40. ^ "Davido, Wizkid, Sarkodie nominated for 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival". vanguardngr.com. June 1, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  41. ^ "Check out the full list of winners at the Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA". ghanaweb.com. July 11, 2022. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  42. ^ "2022 Entertainer of the year GH/USA". ghentawards.com. July 15, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  43. ^ "FULL LIST: Ghana Nigeria Music Awards Festival USA 2022 nominees". ghanaweb.com. May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  44. ^ "Nominees For 2022 Ghana Nigeria Music Awards – USA Released". zionfelix.net. May 27, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  45. ^ "Davido, Wizkid, Sarkodie nominated for 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival". vanguardngr.com. June 1, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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