Quick Facts
Biography
Joyner Lucas (born August 17, 1988), is an American rapper from Worcester, Massachusetts currently signed to Atlantic Records. He garnered widespread exposure and critical praise after the release of his single "Ross Capicchioni" in 2015. In 2017, he released his fourth mixtape (and first on a major label), 508-507-2209.
Early life
Joyner Lucas was born on August 17, 1988 and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He became interested in music after listening to artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and Method Man. At the age of 7, he began creating rhymes and, by 10 years old, he recorded his first track at a local studio. He attended South High Community School in Worcester.
Career
He signed to Atlantic Records on September 21, 2016. Joyner gained national attention when he appeared on the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher. He was the first artist to be moved from the web platform of the show to the televised syndication.
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat | ||
| Listen 2 Me (as Future Joyner) |
| — |
| Low Frequency Oscillators |
| — |
| Along Came Joyner |
| — |
| 508-507-2209 |
| 7 |
Collaborative mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Workprint: The Greatest Mixtape of All Time (as Future Joyner) |
|
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "F*ck Your Feelings" | 2014 | Non-album singles |
| "Finally Home" (featuring Trae tha Truth) | ||
| "Intervention" | ||
| "Ross Capicchioni" | 2015 | Along Came Joyner |
| "Half Nigga" | ||
| "I'm Sorry" | 2016 | 508-507-2209 |
| "Happy Birthday" | non-album singles | |
| "Say Hello to Adele" | ||
| "Ultrasound" | 2017 | 508-507-2209 |
| "Just Like You" | ||
| "Winter Blues" |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Sriracha" (Tech N9ne featuring Logic and Joyner Lucas) | 2016 | The Storm |