Joey G is the performance name of Joseph George, a rap and hip hop artist born in London on 29 April 1973. He grows up in Nigeria before moving to England to study, and later settles in Abergele, North Wales.

Background

He studies Banking, Insurance and Finance at Bangor University in North Wales before turning to music. His entry into the music industry begins with a CD made as a one-off project to raise money for missions, but he later decides to continue as a business while intending to dedicate a substantial part of his earnings to missionary work.

Musical influences and style

Joey G names a broad set of early influences, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kurtis Blow, M.C. Hammer, L.L. Cool J, Shalamar, New Edition, Bobby Brown and Cameo. After becoming a Christian, he is influenced by acts including DC Talk, Grits, Cross Movement, Priesthood, T-bone, Tunnel Rats, New Breed, GreenJade, Pettidee and Jahaziel. He starts writing songs as a hobby after being inspired mainly by DC Talk.

Releases and activity

He has three EPs and two albums. His first album is Time for Revival, and his second album is Breakthru - The Next Level. His music appears on CD Baby and iTunes. He uses his music to communicate the Christian gospel in pubs, clubs, schools, assemblies, workshops, festivals, churches, fun-days, evangelistic outreaches, missions, television and radio.

Performance and reach

Joey G performs on four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. His album also reaches Europe, North America, Africa and Latin America.

Personal life

He is married to Sian.