Joseph Matthew; The New ‘ Face’ Redefining Afro-gospel
The
name Joseph Matthew will definitely strike a note when mentioned if you
are a patron of gospel music. The Uk based Ghanaian-born afro-gospel
singer has
perceptibly become a force to reckon with in the
Ghanaian gospel music scene. If you have ever hearkened and danced to
songs like; Not Alone, My Story, Nyame Ye, and Hallelujah, you might
have fallen in love with Joseph’s adeptness of fusing the contemporary
genre with the neoteric afrobeat, rap, and the urban highlife vibe. His
ingenuity has proven that the young chap is indeed redefining afro
gospel music.
Noted as one of the faces of Afro-gospel music
worldwide, his talent has earned him some love both locally and
internationally. The 2020 Emerging Music Award International Artiste of
the Year has been tipped by many music aficionados to be one of the
budding gospel singers the world must keep an eye on.
Joseph
Matthew has announced a new music release anytime soon. He shared on his
social media pages and unveiled ” The NAME” as the title for his new
song.
Born Joseph Matthew, the
singer is a UK-based Ghanaian Afro gospel artist with a distinctive
contemporary sound. A mixture of Ghanaian high-life, contemporary Afro
beats, and Rap. He is currently working on his hit debut album (Solid
Rock).
Born into a Christian musical family Joseph quickly learned
to play various musical instruments from a tender age and sang in the
church choir which was led and directed by his father. Joseph went on to
play in the church band where he had the opportunity to develop his
skills further and realized his vocal gifts.
In his early teenage
years, Joseph had developed into a unique rapper, a singer-songwriter
who gained the attention of many. As a result, He has performed and
worked alongside many artists from different genres including hip hop,
RnB, Afro beats, reggae, and gospel due to the versatility of his style.
Joseph caught the attention and was featured in a local Magazine in
2007 after a captivating performance at Stratford Rex London.
In
2009 Joseph felt a profound call on his life back into gospel music and
the church and has since been a key member of his church choir. He is
currently recording his long-awaited gospel album (Solid Rock)
