All this time, he was studying the general understanding of music production such as the dynamics, compressions, and mastering. Ball J also trained with a bass guitarist's friend, who had a studio in Lapaz–Accra. He consulted Hubert who is also well acclaimed and good in sound mixing and mastering. He then had to rely on books and seek advice from pioneers in music production such as Kwame Twum, a former bass guitarist for the legendary Kojo Antwi. Around 2008, he decided he needed to be more serious and make a master. After School, Ball J decided to have a full-time career in music production with the aim of making Hip hop for himself.Īround 2006, Ball J started making beats and demo records in his room with his close friends. Not only is he known in Ghana as Ball J or Ball J Beat, but some also call him Ghana's Jay Z because he sounds like Jay Z when he raps.Īccording to Ball J, he had no choice but to learn beat-making since there were no particular institutions in Ghana that focused entirely on Hip hop music production to produce the kind of beats he needed as a Hip hop artist. The rapper's musical lifestyle was influenced by several artists such as Jay Z, Nas, Mase, The Notorious B.I.G, and Eminem. Music was a natural thing for him as he spent hours listening to his father play music.īall J classifies himself as a Hip hop rapper. Despite his busy schedules on campus, he was still committed to 'Skillions' being present for shows, productions, and meetings. He then went to the University of Professional Studies (UPS) to pursue a degree in Business Management. After High School, he furthered his education to study Software Programming and Computer networking at Atlantis Computers, Asylum Down–Accra. He then went to Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School–Legon (PRESEC) for his high school education where he joined a Hip Hop group called 'Skillions', of which he was an active member. He gained his basic education at North Ridge Lyceum at Kanda. He spent most of his formative years in California–United States. Early life and careerĪlbert Hanson or Nana Serebo, also known in the music industry as Ball J, was born in Adabraka in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, on 8 November 1984. ![]() Ball J is the only Ghanaian record producer on Patoranking's debut studio album "God Over Everything", producing Patoranking the first track on the album. He holds a Degree in Business Management from the University of Professional Studies (UPS). He was nominated for Best Producer of the year in Ghana Music Awards 2015. He worked together with Jayso, the label's founder, and formed a genre which they called GH Rap (hip hop made in Ghana).īesides being a rapper, Ball J is also one of the best hip hop, hiplife, and azonto sound engineers in Africa with Weiy? Ball J Beat (this is Ball J's beat) as his signature. He is currently signed to Platinum Management, an American record label, and the brand ambassador to Roca Bella Brands.īall J was a pioneering member of the Skillions Records when it began on the campus of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School–Legon (PRESEC). He spent most of his formative years in the U.S State of California.īall J is the CEO and founder of Nu Afrika Records. For this strong and independent fire sign, warm woody and amber fragrances with refreshing top notes of citrus are best bets.Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Accra, GhanaĪlbert Serebo Ayeh-Hanson known by his stage name Ball J or Ball J Beat, is a Ghanaian rapper, sound engineer, record producer, and entrepreneur from Accra. ![]() They are known for being impulsive, rather they are simple to the point of being blunt. If you want someone who is able to lead a project and execute it, look for an Aries. They are driven, focussed and leaders,” says astrologer Urvi Shrimanker. “Since Aries is ruled by Mars, the colour red is associated with it indicating fire, energy and inherently confidence. Intrigued? Read on, as we reveal zodiacs and their preferred olfactory scents. Light florals balanced with woody accents will sit well with air signs (gemini, libra and aquarius) whereas the fire signs (aries, leo and sagittarius) will prefer flamboyant, upbeat and warm fragrances. For instance, nature-based fragrances will align more with earth signs (virgo, taurus and capricorn) and aquatic notes will attract water signs (cancer, scorpio and pisces). While there are no rules etched in the stars forever, there are fragrant cues based on your inherent disposition that can help you find your signature scent. Woody or citrusy, floral or oriental–it could be easier to hone into preferred fragrances if you took zodiac signs into consideration.
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