Tualai Blaq Vybes, Born Jonathan Addoquaye Akwei Jr., is a D.C based Hip-life recording artiste and producer. Born in Accra, September 18th, Tualai grew up listening to the likes of Eminem, Sizzla, Nas,Rock City,Kwadee,MI and Kojo Antwi. He learnt rhythm by playing drums at church at an early age. He built his musical reputation on the hard truth; thus the name "Tualai", which means He who does not tell lies. Tualia is a grate talented young man who has a lot to offer to the Ghanaian music industry and the world at large. He believes music changes and not constant so he ready to give Ghanaians anything they want because he believe in making his funs happy always than himself.
His first public performance was at a Street Battle in D.C, where he exhibited extraordinary talent and skill. Utilizing Twi, Ga and Pidgin in his music, Tualai has bridged the gap; cutting across audiences in Ghana. His first single, PropaGhana, addresses the socioeconomic as well as political problems in Ghana, siting few incidents in the music, movie and sports industries.
Now a member of X Family, Tualai is currently signed on JCM records; working with producers in the likes of Skinny Willis. Collaborating with popular artistes like Bandana, Kochoko, Kojo Kombolo and Kobby Rana, Tualai has over the years risen to become a Hip Life icon to the D.C youth.
Blaq Vybes is a group, formed to help the youth in the community develop their skills in rap and music production. “Gbuwa Gyiwa” is the slogan which means to him: “I'm not afraid”, “always getting” busy in life...Life waits for no man, He says. Currently his new single “tumtum lege lege” featuring Skinny willis and Omo Alajah is making waves on Ghanaian radio stations now.” I know it is very difficult to make it in this industry, but I am ready to stay so I promise to work hard towards that. My wish today is to be among the best GH musicians and an award winner for the GMA in years to come“I know Ghanaians love my single and that is not to say am done, but watch out for more of Tualia Blaq Vybes very soon”.
