Ghanaian rap star Lyrical Joe has released a powerful new track titled “5th August 9” to celebrate his birthday. The song lasts about 11 minutes and delivers nonstop, hard-hitting rap. LJ uses the track to reflect on his journey, struggles, victories, and love for the craft.
Phredxter produced the song and brought out the raw energy in Joe’s delivery. Nii Josiah directed the music video, which is out now with the audio.
The video adds emotion and visual meaning to the lyrics. You can watch it now on YouTube.
In “5th August 9,” Lyrical Joe explores themes like growth, resilience, loyalty, and the reality of life as an artist. The track is more than just bars it delivers a strong message and celebrates how far he has come.
This release follows his third studio album, “I AM,” which dropped on May 16, 2025. The album features top artists like EL and shows a sharper, more focused side of LJ.
“5th August 9” is available on all major platforms, including Audiomack and Apple Music. Once again, Lyrical Joe proves he’s one of Ghana’s finest lyricists with both skill and depth.
