Ghana

Lyrical Joe – 5th August 10

Artist: Lyrical Joe (Joseph Gamor)
Track: 5th August 10
EP: 5th August 10 The EP
Release Date: August 5, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Track Duration: 9:52
Record Label: 2MG Music

“5th August 10” stands as a monumental landmark in Lyrical Joe’s discography. Marking a full decade of his iconic annual birthday rap series, the nearly 10-minute lyrical marathon showcases the award-winning Ghanaian rapper at his absolute peak. Over a hard-hitting, evolving hip-hop beat, Lyrical Joe delivers continuous, multi-syllabic rhymes, intricate wordplay, and razor-sharp cadences without taking a single moment to coast.

Lyrically and structurally, the track serves as both a victory lap and a masterclass in penmanship. Lyrical Joe uses the extended duration to address his status in the African rap landscape, detail his personal and career evolution over the past ten years, and break down complex metaphors about resilience, industry hypocrisies, and artistic longevity. The dynamic production shifts beneath his delivery, keeping the extended track engaging from start to finish.

As the central pillar of 5th August 10 The EP, “5th August 10” reinforces Lyrical Joe’s reputation as one of the most formidable lyricists on the continent. It honors ten years of consistency and dedication to the craft, delivering an explosive, uncompromising rap anthem that honors the tradition his fans look forward to every year.