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Lyrical Joe

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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

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Lyrical 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

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  • VIBES EP (2021)[10]
  • Photo Album (2023) [11]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Meet LJ; the future of rap music in Ghana". Ghana Web.
  3. ^ Korku, Felix. "Meet LJ, The Future of Rap Music in Ghana".
  4. ^ "My goal is to keep Ghanaian rap music at the top - Lyrical Joe - AmeyawDebrah.com". 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ "Students in England study Lyrical Joe's rap song, musician confirms".
  6. ^ Agambila, Dorcas (2022-11-30). "Lyrical Joe's lyrics taught in a UK High School [ Photos ]". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  7. ^ "Lyrical Joe's lyrics studied at England's Edge Hill University! | Ghana Music". 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  8. ^ "Lyrical Joe wins 2022 VGMA's Best Rap Performance award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Lyrical Joe wins 2022 VGMA's Best Rap Performance award". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  11. ^ Owusu-Ansah, Gifty. "Lyrical Joe drops debut 'Photo Album'".