Lyrical Joe
Lyrical Joe | |
|---|---|
| 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
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
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ 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'".
- ^ "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.