Ghanaian hip-hop heavyweight Joey B (Darryl Bannerman-Martin) just dropped the official music video for his new single “News at 8” on June 10, 2026 and the streets are already calling it fire.
Following hot on the heels of “News at 7” (released in May 2026), this track continues Joey B’s “News” series, blending sharp lyricism, introspective bars, and that signature effortless cool that has defined his career for over a decade.
Joey B’s X post featuring a slick 43-second teaser quickly racked up thousands of views and positive reactions. Fans flooded the replies with praise: “Legend,” “Goat,” “Rap ain’t dead,” and “Darryl .” One clever reply noted the timing — posted right around 8 PM local time.
The teaser sets a confident, cinematic tone with stylized title cards and footage of Joey B in a yellow bandana and tank top, riding a teal BMX bike alongside a crew. It screams legacy, independence, and rap supremacy.
Directed by Jeremy Joseph and Darryl Bannerman-Martin himself, the full video keeps the bike motif rolling literally. Joey B cruises on a teal BMX with gold rims, shirtless crew rides, sunny outdoor shots, and that unmistakable Ghanaian energy mixed with global hip-hop aesthetics.
Production credits go to ShePard Sounds, Darryl B-Martin, and Joshua Mozsi, with mixing and mastering handled by Darryl. The beat feels like a perfect evolution: boom-bap influences meet modern bounce, giving Joey room to breathe and flex.
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Standout Lyrics & Themes From the available lyrics, Joey B is in full boast mode while staying introspective:
- The apple don’t fall too far from the tree… I’m every rapper, every rapper is all in me.”
- “Iron sharpens iron, but he thinks he sharper than me.”
- “The jealousy, the envy will get you in trouble.”
- “I did it with a dream. I did it with a shovel.”
- References to Spotify streams, industry followers, and staying true to self.
He addresses competition, legacy, envy, and his unique position in Ghanaian rap. It’s motivational without being preachy classic Joey B. Fans are already highlighting bars about chasing dreams, not biting styles, and outlasting the noise.
Since breaking out in the early 2010s with hits like “Tonga” (feat. Sarkodie), Joey B has consistently evolved. He blends hip-hop, hiplife, and highlife seamlessly while maintaining authenticity. Recent releases like the Sexy Highlife album and singles such as “Exopa” show an artist who refuses to be boxed in.
“News at 8” feels like another chapter in his victory lap proving he’s still one of the most skilled and visionary voices in Ghanaian music.
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source: kaknews.com
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