Introduction
James Charles Tetteh (born March 22, 1990) known by his stage name Jay Hover, is a Ghanaian-American Afrobeats , Afropop andHighlife singer, songwriter, and music producer, based in Worcester.
Early life
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.
Music career
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. He signed his first major record deal in 2019 with Highly Spiritual Music founded by Ghanaian music producer and engineer Kaywa.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.
Discography
Major Singles
- Ayele ft. Bizzel
- Broken Heart
- Give Me Money
- Cum Here Bad Gyal
- Hater
- Kokoni ft. Tizo
- Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew
- Fear No Evil
- My Baby
- Roses Are Red
- When
- Doezovoort ft Tizo
- Do Me
- Buttocks
- Ashawo
- Wara ft Kwesoul
- Somu
- Case
- One Logo Logo Line
- One Leg
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Roses and Red | Jay Hover | |
| 2019 | Broken Heart | Renak | |
| 2018 | Wara ft. Kwesoul | Allure Media Group, Fif Willson | |
| 2019 | Kokoni ft. Tizo | AMG Studios | |
| 2017 | Ayele ft. Bizell | Lonestar | |
| 2017 | Fear No Evil ft Flexhibitz | Allure Media Group | |
| 2018 | Doezovoort ft. Tizo | Allure Media | |
| 2018 | Do Me | Allure Media Group | |
| 2020 | Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew | HSM | |
| 2021 | Case | HSM | |
| 2022 | One Leg | Lyris Haye |
Awards and nominations
Ghana Music Awards USA
| Year | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Himself | US-based Uncovered Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Himself | US-Based Best Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Himself | Most Popular US-Based Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Himself | US-Based Male Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Ghana Entertainment Awards USA
| Year | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year | Won | |
| 2020 | Himself | Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Himself | Entertainer of the Year GH/USA | Won |
Ghana Nigeria Music Awards USA
| Year | Recipient / Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Himself | US Based Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Himself | US Based Discovery Artiste of the Year | Nominated |