Blending his cultural heritage of Jamaica with the Hip Hop sounds of Maryland and the West Coast, Lyricool makes inspired music for the soul. Intelligently crafted with infectious beats and that laid back lyrical flow that courses through his Caribbean blood, the rapper is a veteran of the freestyle battles that add so much credibility to his name.

Growing up with a father who created his own Reggae tracks as he DJed on sound systems at basement parties, Lyricool was always destined to follow the groove. A classic story teller inspired by the lyrical masters such as Bob Marley, Jay-Z, Eminem and Redman, his style is for people who are fans of intricate word play, double entendres, who love a bit of rude boy swagger, and who are less focused on a chorus but more on the journey.  

Really starting to follow his musical dreams in 2008, he has established himself as an energetic, dynamic and fluid performer. Paying his dues in bars, clubs and venues gave him the confidence to start making his own music but with Lyricool these things take time. Meticulously learning his craft, it was not until 2014 that he dropped his first polished release.

Most artists go for a single or a small EP to announce themselves on the world stage. Not this Maryland native son. Trusting in his talent and believing in himself, he released the 10-track album titled ‘Love Me Today, Hate Me Tomorrow’. A statement that his melodic smooth vibes could stand alongside hard-hitting raw truths, it was a seminal moment in the life of the young artist.

Determined to release a second album he realized that good things don’t come easy, and eight years later he is ready to catch the wave once again. A full studio album in his pocket and dropping at the top of 2023, he is sending advanced messages about its content with his August release ‘Stranger Things’. Inspired by the TV series, he flips the narrative and makes it about meeting a stranger for the first time. 

Appearing at PurpleFest on August 28th in Cumberland, MD, he is once again delivering his brand of love, heartbreak and laughter inside of a horror film back to the world. Like a fine wine, maturity and depth of flavor only develop as the years march on. For Lyricool, that historical journey is now taking him to a world unimagined. Join him on his ride to the future and move to the sound of a different drum. 



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