Lyrical Joe
Lyrical Joe | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Gamor |
| Born | 5 August, 1995 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | HipHop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Song Writer |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | 2MG MUSIC |
| Associated acts | Sarkodie, E L ,Edem , Flow KingStone, Tinny, Calvin boy, Guru, Yaa Pono, Tee Phlow, Strong Man,Kojo Cue, Obibini, Camidoh, Fameye, Tulenkey, KoKofi Mole, CJ BiggerMan, Murkemz, Mex Cortez, Koa Denero, Gemini. |
Joseph Gamor popularly known by his stage name Lyrical Joe or LJ is a Ghanaian rapper who was born on 5th August 1995 in Accra and hails from Mafikumasi in the Volta region of Ghana.
He had his Primary and JHS education at the Airport Police International School. Then the unimaginable thing happened, he lost both parents at a young age, so he couldn't further continue his education and decided to pursue his life-long dream of becoming a well-versed musician after being motivated by friends and family.
LJ grew up listening to the likes of Lil Wayne, Eminem, Nas, Jay Z, and other great musicians, and this gave him the trait of becoming a multifaceted musician; due to the various musical styles he possesses, he is undoubtedly one of the most versatile artists ever to hit the Ghanaian Music industry.
Career[edit]
In 2011, Lyrical Joe participated in the popular African TV show "X FACTOR". He was the only rapper who represented Accra-I'm e competition; unfortunately, he didn't win but made it to a remarkable stage in the competition. His exit from the competition didn't end his dreams but rather helped him better craft his act.
LJ has since then released a dozen of songs, Heart Breaker, Fork & Knife, I dey feel u, I'm Sick, 3-kings, Bowtie, Alright, and recently released Tina. He has also released visuals for most of these songs, and the "Bowtie" video got him a nomination at the 2016 MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards in the award category "Best Discovery Video" of the year. Lyrical Joe has worked with industry players such as Sarkodie, EL, Gemini, Flowking Stone, Guru, Tinny, Kojo Bentil, Yaa Pono, etc., and has also worked with engineers like Mix Masta Garzy, Ball J, Killbeatz, Phredxter, De Thompson, Fortune Dane, etc.
In 2018 he released an LP (Long Play) called KILL (King In Limelight), which made significant waves in the music scene; then again, on 27th August 2021, he released another body of work called VIBES, an EP (Extended Play) under his new management 2MGmusic, spearheaded by the legendary producer MIX MASTER GARZY.
Albums[edit]
- KILL lp
- VIBES ep
Awards and Nominations[edit]
- Best Rap Performance Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2023
- Ghana Music Awards (USA)
- 4Syte TV music video awards - Nominated
- 3Music Awards - Nominated
- (VGMA)Vodafone Ghana Music Awards - Nominated
- Ghana Music Awards UK - Nominated
- Ghana Music Awards Dubai - Nominated
