arathejay & wise shady

Biography

Samuel Ofei Ankrah Badu, known professionally as AratheJay, was born on December 21st in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, originally from the Eastern region. He spent a significant part of his early life in Kenya before currently residing in Tema, Ghana. A rising sensation in the Ghanaian music scene, AratheJay blends spirituality and positivity into his music, defining his sound under the umbrella of spiritual genres while incorporating elements of Afrobeats.[1][3][4]

AratheJay gained rapid recognition with his popular single 'Sankofa,' featuring a remix collaboration with Ghanaian superstar King Promise, and other tracks like 'Jesus Christ.' He studied human resources at university, emphasizing the importance of human capital and relations, which informs his focus on uplifting messages in his music. In interviews, he discusses his journey in the music industry, passion for Afrobeats, challenges faced, and aspirations to collaborate globally as a 'global citizen.'[1][2][6]

His career highlights include projects like 'The Capsule' with upcoming features from artists such as Bella, Black Sharie, and Grenade, alongside plans for more African collaborations. AratheJay aims to spread his message worldwide through diverse partnerships, addressing economic struggles in Ghana and Nigeria while prioritizing spiritual themes.[2]

Fun Facts

• AratheJay compares his self-discovery journey to the cartoon 'Finding Nemo,' using it as a metaphor for his personal and artistic growth.
• He holds a degree in human resources, believing human capital is the most important resource in organizations, which shapes his relational approach to music.
• AratheJay aspires to collaborate with global artists like Brio, Salif, and Stsg to expand his message as a 'global citizen.'
• His track 'Sankofa' with Wise Shady marks an early collaboration, blending spiritual themes in the Ghanaian scene.

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• King Promise - remix collaboration on popular single (Sankofa (remix)) [2023]
• Wise Shady - co-artist on track (Sankofa) [2022]
• Bella - featured artist on upcoming project (The Capsule) [2025]
• Black Sharie - featured artist on upcoming project (Jesus Christ reference) (The Capsule) [2025]
• Grenade - featured artist on upcoming project (The Capsule) [2025]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Pipe (Pipe)
2. Nunya (Nunya)
3. Turn You to a Dancer Challenge (Turn You to a Dancer Challenge)
4. FUCKED UP (Studio Rats, Vol. 1)
5. Rolando
6. BAILE FUNK CULTURE PARTY (BAILE FUNK CULTURE PARTY)
7. CHIK FIL A (CHIK FIL A)
8. Moving (Moving)
9. Dlya Her (Dlya Her)
10. Sad (Sad)

External Links

• Spotify