Peter and his funny tales

Peter Ley is a young Ghanaian rapper based in Kumasi who goes by the name Peter. He is a veteran of TV3‘s music reality show Mentor which boosted his image.

Peter simultaneously brought a measure of humor and touch to the Mentor House and our TV screens. Often noted for his unusual “Kwaadee” style, he rather delivers his verses distinctively half-rapped and half-sung style.

After establishing a solid foundation with TV3 Mentor, Peter went on to a solo career. However, his professional success was hampered by his erratic personal behavior and frequent troubles but now he is announcing his presence through Ghana Music.com that he is about to change the game with his debut “Edan” album. Watch video: Edan by Peter

While most of his fellow mates at the Mentor House received individual praise from critics and fans, Peter became perhaps the best-known member of the group. Read on to know more about the funny rapper.

Ghana Music.com: We’re sitting here and you’re making me laugh every two minutes. I had no clue you were funny. Why don’t people know that about Peter?

Peter: Hahaa!! You’re not the first to say that but they say I have funny lyrics when I sing or rap.

Ghana Music.com: I hear you are a veteran of the TV3 Mentor. Shed more light on it?

Peter: We were three from Ashanti Region thus myself, Lisa and Bright. It was a nice experience to be in the Mentor house because I learnt a lot about music. You can imagine singing like R&B, highlife, hiplife, reggae or dancehall artiste. You’ve reminded me of one the songs “Shake Your Bulley”. When I was in the Mentor House they used to call me CRAZY BOY. Because they said I wear crazy costumes to perform. I was also part of group which qualified to represent Ashanti Region for the Nescafe African Revelation (NAR) 2005 but we could not get to the finals. Just want to say is all good.

Ghana Music.com: There’s talk of a new album from you. When’s that coming out, like what’s up with that?

Peter: Yeah, that’s true. The album is “Edan” meaning a house and you know what happens in the house either with a wife or girlfriend? You need to get a copy for the full story. The album is complete but I don’t have a producer yet. All producers are welcome for negotiations. I promise it will be out very soon.

Ghana Music.com: Rappers are usually put in categories, but you haven’t stated where you are yet. Where do you think you fit?

Peter: Hahahaa, I’m musician and I don’t have a category. I just fit to be musician.

Ghana Music.com: Who did you work with on this new album?

Peter: Quick Action did the engineering for almost all the tracks and Pocalous engineered one of the tracks. I featured artistes like Ancestors (Lazy Dog), Perbofly, Ruth (Mentor I) and upcoming ones.

Ghana Music.com: What do you think about where the rap game is right now? Do you think it’s in a good space.

Peter: Not bad, there has been improvement because looking at where we were, there has been a big step. For the sales it depends on what you produce and the outcome is what you get.

Ghana Music.com: Can you tell me about some of the songs, a couple of the songs that you did on the album?

Peter: I’ve tracks like Edan, Nkodaa, Heaven, Baby Girl, etc but the album is made up of nine songs.

Ghana Music.com: What were you doing in from the Mentor era till now? What have you been up to?

Peter: I was working on the album trying to bring out the best for my fans and I know they will like it.

Ghana Music.com: Do you worry about people getting the wrong perception of you?

Peter: Yeah, what can you do about that, you have to stay focus making sure you reach your target and just forget about them. Whether good or bad they will have their say.

Ghana Music.com: Your video is on Ghana Music.com. How do you think that has helped you?

Peter: It has really helped me a lot. Now I’m reaching my fans from wherever they might be. People watching me know what I’m capable of doing. This is great!!!



Ghana Music.com: What is the “Edan” song all about?

Peter: Edan or house is a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families. “Edan” here is about sharing the same room with your parent and having a girlfriend. Would it be easy to welcome her in the house, I’m asking you? Listen to the lyrics in the song and you will understand what I mean. “Ye nya Edan a ye nya mmaa”.

Ghana Music.com: Is there anybody that you’re excited about? Are there any new rappers that you’re excited about?

Peter: Yeah, that’s Kawarau and I love Reggie Zippy, Okuraseni, Perbofly, Pope Skinny and a few others.

Ghana Music.com: Are you happy right now with the album done?

Peter: I’m happy and thank God for the music journey.

Ghana Music.com: Do you listen to other people’s music?

Peter: I do listen to other people’s music like Kwaadae, Okuraseni and a whole lot.



Ghana Music.com: What was the last time you got excited about a new rapper? When was the last time that you really liked somebody that was coming out?

Peter: That was when Okuraseni was out.



Ghana Music.com: The future for Peter?

Peter: The future is simple with God on my side I will take the music to another level, the sky is the limit.