Joseph Gamor (born 5th August 1995) known professionally as Lyrical Joe (LJ) is a Ghanaian hiphop rapper and songwriter born in Accra.[1][2]
Early life and music career
editLyrical Joe hails from Mafikumasi in the Volta region of Ghana but was born in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. He lost his parents at the age of 12.[3] He attended Akosombo International School, where he attained his WASSCE certificate.[1]
After senior high school, he pursued his dreams of becoming a musician after being motivated by friends and family. He participated in the African version of the X-factor show as the only rapper to represent Ghana.[4] In 2022, a British lecturer from Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom dedicated a class lesson to studying the lyrics of songs from Lyrical Joe.[5][6][7] He won the Best Rap Performance at the Ghana Music Awards in 2022.[8] In 2023, he was on the Tim Westwood show.[9]
Albums and Eps
editReferences
edit- ^ a b GNA (2023-03-03). "Lyrical Joe unveils track-list for his forthcoming album dubbed "Photo Album"". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Meet LJ; the future of rap music in Ghana". Ghana Web.
- ^ Korku, Felix. "Meet LJ, The Future of Rap Music in Ghana".
- ^ "My goal is to keep Ghanaian rap music at the top - Lyrical Joe - AmeyawDebrah.com". 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Students in England study Lyrical Joe's rap song, musician confirms".
- ^ Agambila, Dorcas (2022-11-30). "Lyrical Joe's lyrics taught in a UK High School [ Photos ]". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Lyrical Joe's lyrics studied at England's Edge Hill University! | Ghana Music". 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Lyrical Joe wins 2022 VGMA's Best Rap Performance award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Ansah, Peter (2023-12-06). "Lyrical Joe debuts on Tim Westwood TV, netizens assess his flow". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Lyrical Joe wins 2022 VGMA's Best Rap Performance award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Owusu-Ansah, Gifty. "Lyrical Joe drops debut 'Photo Album'".