Entertainment
Lyrical Joe Drops “5th August 9”- Celebrating 9 Years of Unmatched Lyrical Brilliance
Ghanaian rapper Lyrical Joe marked his birthday in his signature fashion by releasing the ninth instalment of his annual 5th August series. This tradition, which has become a much-anticipated gift to fans, sees the lyrical virtuoso showcase his artistry, wordplay, and storytelling prowess, turning his special day into a celebration of rap culture.
What is 5th August?
In 2017, Lyrical Joe conceived the idea to release a rap song titled “5th August”. The idea received a warm welcome from his then management, ” Galatrava Records”. The first edition was released in 2017, which paved the way for greatness. Surprisingly, the song went on to win more fans and exceeded his expectations. Since the first edition of this series, he has been consistent with over 4 series under his belt now. The Ghanaian rapper is known widely for his lyrical prowess and pen game.
Why 5th August?
Lyrical Joe has chosen 5th August for this series because that marks the day he was born. To celebrate his new age, the rapper has instituted that day to release this project. The idea is to release a record-setting masterpiece that will define an era, featuring good lyrical content and high-quality production, he stated. Since the beginning of the 5th August series, no rap song has reached Lyrical Joe’s lyrical standard across the continent.
Impact Of the “5th August”
Lyrical Joe’s 5th August series has been widely celebrated in Ghana and across Africa. The 5th edition of the 5th August series won him the BEST RAPPER Performance in the biggest awards scheme in the Ghanaian entertainment fraternity, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, now (TGMA) 2021. This has certified his word, and hard work has established a backbone for the future 5th August series.
His release is the 9th edition.
Audio: https://ditto.fm/5thaugust_9