Koby is the Name

Fighting for God?s cause and representing the nations, Maxwell ?Koby?? Okwesi is definitely making a mark in the music industry. Soon-to-be known on a national and international scale, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist and composer brings a unique music mix blended with a taste of Europe, a twist of America and a squeeze of Africa that?s all stirred up to create a colorful and powerful sound of Fusion.

The oldest of six children, this native-born Ghanaian is no foreigner to the United States. Since arriving in America seven years ago, Koby?s God-given musical gifts and abilities have ushered him into prominent places such as the Kennedy Center in the nation?s capital and the Radio City Music Hall in the Big Apple, New York City. Additionally he has shared the stage with the prestigious Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan and Dionne Warwick. Recently, he also gain additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit?s 21st African World Festival. Yet, the beauty of Koby?s determination to remain true as well as faithful to his God and his country as an artist is noteworthy and commendable. ?Other countries have kept the authenticity of their music. My goal is to continue to maintain the authenticity of African music, but still incorporate the sounds of others.?

And, incorporating he does! Koby?s distinguished sound of Fusion has enabled him to diversify his performances from charity groups in America, to churches in Europe, Jazz festivals in the Bahamas and Ghanaian stages for celebrities. His international credentials boast performances with The Dave Weckl Band, Kojo Antwi, Hugh Masekela, Amayke Dede, The Tagoe Sisters and Tobey Foyeh. Most notably is Koby?s membership with the famous, Sakra Band of Megastor, which took Ghana?s music to a new height.

Koby?s versatility as an artist is vividly displayed on his first Gospel CD entitled: ?Praise The Lord.? From one song to the next, you?re either stomping your feet, clapping your hand or lifting your eyes toward heaven.? Among the favorites on this CD are, ?Enne Ne Woda? which means ?Today is Your Day? and Koby sings it in his native language of Fante.

Currently, working on the completion of his second album and revamping the infrastructure of his new record label, Cobb?s Records, Koby?s future looks as bright as his radiant smile and as certain as his warm personality. His plan for his next CD is to do a little more incorporating of different music styles so that he can better reach his larger and brewing fan base in Europe and America, respectively.

But whatever he plans or whatever he mixes, if it?s a sound that?s really different,inspiring and powerful, it will definitely be ?Koby??