Joy Ike's music is an indie-infused mix of pop, jazz, and neo-soul, and has often
been compared to the likes of Fiona Apple, Corrinne Bailey Rae, and Norah Jones. The Pittsburgh-grown, Nigerian singer/songwriter has only been writing and
performing for 5 years but in that short amount of time has garnered much success in the independent music scene and has been voted “Best Solo Artist” by the
Pittsburgh City Paper for the last three years.
Now as a full-time artist, Joy Ike has had the privilege of opening for a handful of national recording acts including Kirsten Price, Serena Ryder, Tyrone
Wells, and Dwele. She has worked with several established organizations such as The Pittsburgh Public Theater, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, WYEP, The
Carnegie International Museum, and The August Wilson Center among a few.
With a background in publicity and a passion for music marketing and promotion, Joy also runs a website called
Grassrootsy, a bi-weekly blog helping
independent artists to better represent themselves and their music.
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. For more information please visit www.joyike.com.
[Joy Ike in the Media]
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