Lyrical Joe
Lyrical Joe | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | LJ |
| Born | Joseph Gamor 5 August 1995 |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2018 - present |
Joseph Gamor (born 5 August 1995) known professionally as Lyrical Joe (LJ) is a Ghanaian hip-hop rapper and songwriter born in Accra.[1][2]
Early life and music career
[edit]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 had his Primary education at the Airport Police International School. Lyrical Joe 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
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2025 | Vodafone Ghana Music Award | Best Rap Performance | 5th August 8 | Nominated | [12] |
| 2025 | Vodafone Ghana Music Award | Best Hiplife Song | Enter | Nominated | [13] |
| 2024 | 3 Music Awards | Rap Performance of the Year | 5th AUGUST 8 | Nominated | [14] |
| 2024 | 3 Music Awards | HipHop Song of the Year | 5th AUGUST 8 | Nominated | |
| 2024 | 3 Music Awards | Hiplife/Hiphop Act of the Year | 5th AUGUST 8 | Nominated | |
References
[edit]- ↑ 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'". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana.
- ↑ "I'm disappointed – Lyrical Joe reacts to missing out on TGMA Best Rap Performance award". Ghanaweb.com. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Full list of nominees for 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ Music, Ghana (2024-09-02). "Lyrical Joe Nominated for Best Rap Performance and other 2 Categories at 3Music Awards – Full Details HERE! | Ghana Music". Retrieved 2025-10-31.
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