Ghanaian Rap, Religion, Lyricism & the fifth August Sequence

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Ep. 109: Lyrical Joe on Lyricism & Legacy

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Lyrical Joe on Religion, Language, Lyricism & the Way forward for Ghanaian Hip Hop

One in all Ghana’s premier lyricists joins The Hip Hop African Podcast for a dialog about religion, language, competitors & Hip Hop, and staying true to his artistic imaginative and prescient.

We first encountered Lyrical Joe’s music by college students in hip-hop programs at Howard College. On this dialog, the award-winning rapper displays on his journey from leaving college at a younger age to turning into certainly one of Ghana’s extra revered emcees.

Lyrical Joe explains why he resisted business strain to simplify his lyrics, discusses the function that religion and self-belief have performed all through his profession, and shares how the annual fifth August sequence advanced into certainly one of Ghanaian hip-hop’s anticipated traditions.

The dialog additionally explores rap battles, writing in English, international audiences, and why lyricism continues to matter in at present’s music business.

Lyrical Joe’s socials: