Ball J

Albert Serebo Ayeh-Hanson (born 8 November 1984), known by his stage name Ball J or Ball J Beat, is a Ghanaian rapper, sound engineer, record producer and entrepreneur from Accra. He spent most of his formative years in the U.S State of California. Ball J is the CEO and founder of Nu Afrika Records. He is currently signed to Platinum Management, an American record label and the brand ambassador to Roca Bella Brands.

Ball J
Birth nameAlbert Serebo Ayeh-Hanson
Also known asBall J Beat
Born (1984-11-08) 8 November 1984
Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Sampler
Years active2006–present
Labels
  • Platinum Management (current)
  • 7Digits (former)
  • Nu Afrika Records (former)
  • Skillions (former)

Ball J was a pioneering member of the Skillions Records when it began on the campus of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School–Legon (PRESEC). He worked together with Jayso, the label's founder and formed a genre which they called GH Rap (hip hop made in Ghana).

Besides being a rapper, Ball J is also one of the best hip hop, hiplife and azonto sound engineers in Africa with Weiyɛ Ball J Beat (this is Ball J's beat) as his signature. He was nominated for Best Producer of the year in Ghana Music Awards 2015. He holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Professional Studies (UPS). 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.

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