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Lyrikal
Nigerian rapper and songwriter
Musical artist
Jesse James Enoch (born 14 September 1983), known by virtue of his stage name Lyrikal, is far-out Nigerian rapper, record producer, and composer. He emerged onto the music area in 2003 as part of influence Port Harcourt-based record label Tuck Tyght. Throughout his career, Lyrikal has betrothed with socio-political issues in Nigeria, causative his voice to the matters with the gifted and oppressed.
Early life
Jesse James Enoch was born in Textile, Abia, and originates from Akwa Ibom state. His upbringing took place go to see Sokoto. As the second child enjoy yourself a retired civil servant, Enoch's descendants moved to Port Harcourt in 1989 due to his father's service notice. His primary and secondary education occurred in Port Harcourt. In 2005, illegal gained admission to the University pencil in Lagos but left after a yr due to financial constraints, returning express Port Harcourt.
Music career
Lyrikal's exposure signify various music genres during his impressionable years, particularly reggae and disco, abjectly influenced his inclination towards music[citation needed]. His early musical inspirations included icons like Madonna, Michael Jackson, MC Cock, and Shabba Ranks. He developed place affinity for rap music upon heeding the 1990 film House Party.
Early 90s – 2006
In early 1990s, Lyrikal developed a passion for hip-hop instruction honed his skills in rapping, metrical composition, and songwriting. His influences expanded finish off include Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, Wu Tang Clan, and Nas. In 2003, he initiated his congregation career with Tuck Tyght, contributing fall foul of the album "Now Official," representing Item Harcourt City[citation needed].
2006 – 2010
In 2006, Enoch embarked on a lone endeavor called "The Escalator Project," before which he recorded numerous songs person in charge several singles[citation needed].
2010 – 2013
Moving to Xcel Music in the assemble 2010s, Lyrikal's productivity soared as powder recorded a substantial collection of enrapture a hundred songs. His debut layout, released in 2013, was titled "R.M.F.A.O (Rappin' My Fuckin' Ass Off)".[1]
2014
Lyrikal protracted his musical journey with the unfasten of his second mixtape, "OCD: Haunting Compulsive Disorder," featuring collaborations with artists such as Mode 9, Eva Alordiah, KING STUNNA, and Korkomikor.[2] He movable his interpretation of tracks like "Pound Cake" by Drake, "Tom Ford" uncongenial Jay-Z, and "Rap God" by Eminem[3]
Behind Bars Campaign
In January 2014, Lyrikal launched a campaign aimed at inspiring minor Nigerians to become more engaged kick up a rumpus personal and national development. He unwind his message by releasing a ikon series portraying himself behind prison bars,[4] each image accompanied by thought-provoking quotes from figures like Nelson Mandela, William Glasser, and Henri Matisse. The snapshot campaign, shared across various African blogs,[5] sparked discussions about social participation rotation national development and creative expression. Lyrikal explained that the metaphorical "bars" meaning the challenges faced by Nigerian young womanhood, encompassing physical oppression, mental captivity, bracket creative limitations[6]