Kingsley Agyapong Boateng (also known as Yaw Ray) is a Ghanaian artist, singer and performer. He combines the genres of highlife, Afrobeats, R&B, and Dancehall in his music.
Ray was born on 15 September 1995 and hails from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He had his tertiary education at the University of Education, Winneba.
Ray began his music career as a rapper with his colleague in high school who later became a producer. They started recording demos using church instruments. In 2019, Ray was signed by Celebrity Barber records in a 5year contract. In 2023, he joined a new record label called YawRay Music Group (YMG).
Drawing inspiration from legendary highlife artists like Daddy Lumba and Kojo Antwi, Yaw Ray’s music showcases a fusion of contemporary sounds with the timeless essence of highlife and Afrobeats.
Beyond just entertainment, Yaw Ray’s music serves as a unifying force, bridging gaps between families and friends. His heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies create a sense of connection and evoke deep emotions among listeners .
Ray has released a number of songs which include Delay not Denial, Sugar, Sika, Boa me, Anigye, Everlasting, Need, Control, Look at You & Today.
Download/stream Yaw Ray’s songs on Audiomack : https://audiomack.com/yawraymusic
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