Lyrical Joe - 5th August 10 The Album

Ghanaian rap superstar and vicious writer Lyrical Joe is back with a blazing new studio effort named “5th August 10 The EP”.

This yearly birthday release comes at a time when hip-hop enthusiasts are thirsty for raw, uncompromising bar-for-bar hip-hop. The talented wordsmith has made it a point to unleash his August releases for years now, making them a ritual for rap enthusiasts across West Africa. So this tenth installment is a huge milestone in his career, proving his pen game is still strong.

The beatmakers build a powerful, hard-hitting soundtrack with precise boom-bap percussion loops and gloomy synth pads. They provide a threatening bounce to every tune by providing gritty basslines beneath the instruments. But the producers keep the mixing clean so the vocal delivery is front and center.

Lyrical Joe dominates each track with tremendous energy and incisive cadences. He hits the mic with rapid-fire flows, shifting plans without missing a breath. His powerful tone grabs your attention right away and sets a commanding vibe for the whole production.

The lyrics throughout the project is very heavy on legacy, self-reliance, and silencing his detractors. He breaks down his path and stakes his claim at the top of the rap chain with brilliant language and strong punchlines. Fans that care about the actual spirit of African hip-hop culture also connect with his honest stories.

Everything comes together wonderfully on this project to provide an extremely pleasing body of work. The dark, punchy sound is a perfect match to his vocal passion step for step across six tracks. Therefore, the project provides a full rap experience that keeps you hooked.

You need to add this hard-hitting body of work to your fitness and hip-hop playlists ASAP. Then take a listen to the fire project on your preferred music platform.

Lyrical Joe – 5th August 10 The Album Tracklist: