Album Notes

www.joyike.com
www.myspace.com/joyike
(Hey, you can get this on iTunes!)


Performing is still fairly new to Joy. She hasn't been writing since she could hold a pen, and her life as a musician is only three years young. The Pittsburgh-grown, Nigerian musician has a style that is very confused about itself. Her sound is a mix of neo-soul, jazz, pop, and indie and has often been compared to artists such as, Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones, Fiona Apple, as well as newcomers Corinne Bailey Rae and Amy Winehouse.

In 2007 Joy Ike was voted 2nd for "Best Solo Artists" by the Pittsburgh City Paper and noted as "one of the artists [who] will ultimately be responsible for placing Pittsburgh's music scene firmly on the map," by Allhiphop.com.

Joy Ike's music has often been recognized for its lyrical depth- addressing social issues and universal subject matters of love, loneliness, and the search for God. "I'm hoping to say what most people are thinking but nobody will admit."

Aside from her serious attitude about the world and her music, her awkward sense of humor and the occasional bad note are the less intense, more comical shortcomings of a 24-year-old who claims she's trying to save the world.




Community Through Music

by Wrecked for the Ordinary
Ike’s lyrics not only connect to her listeners but they inspire, challenge, and motivate her listeners to push through life’s toughest spots one day at a time. Read it all: http://www.wreckedfortheordinary.com/category.asp?category=arts&filename=voices-in-culture-joy-ike




Like Freshly Brewed Coffee

by The Parenthesis Project
Although Joy Ike may not be looking to pursue the Presidency anytime soon, Ike’s latest release, Good Morning, is running a good race. Ike’s soulful voice is like jazz cream in freshly brewed coffee; waking one up with aromas you can’t see but sense coming... whole review: http://theparenthesisproject.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/we-like-ike/#more-79




You haven’t heard of Joy Ike yet, but you will...

by Soul-Audio
She’s just what the industry is looking for: an artist who can take small ideas and limited resources, and spread them out to make something that sounds unique, even without the pretentious production design. Read the whole story: http://www.soul-audio.com/album-reviews/07-14-2008/joy-ike/




Neo-soul singer starts anew with 'Good Morning'

by Pittsburgh Post Gazette
"...sounding very much like a neo-soul contender in the vein of Corrine Bailey Rae or Norah Jones." more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08178/892627-42.stm




From "Get to Know Joy Ike" Review

by Allhiphop.com
Joy Ike is one of the artists that will ultimately be responsible for placing Pittsburgh’s music scene firmly on the map. Her compelling voice and alluring sense of excitement has placed her at the zenith of the local music scene, and the time has come for her to elevate to the next level. Full review: http://allhiphop.com/stories/alternatives/archive/2007/11/25/18923966.aspx