Josh Blakk is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and producer renowned for his soulful voice and the sound he calls High Soul. With a singular blend of traditional Ghanaian Highlife and Soul music, Josh has carved his place in contemporary African music. His evocative voice and distinctive style have earned him recognition at home in Ghana and on stages across Europe.
Josh's musical journey is marked by a return to live music as it was meant to be played. His artistry draws from the rich tapestry of Ghanaian Highlife, the depth and warmth of Soul, and a refusal to dilute either. With a magnetic stage presence and a repertoire that spans English, Twi and the languages between them, he continues to captivate audiences from Accra to Hamburg.
Beyond his vocal prowess, Josh is celebrated for his commitment to live, room-recorded music — a discipline that has set him apart in an era of studio gloss. His 2025 album Catch-22 earned over 500,000 organic streams. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards have nominated him in three categories. Apple Music named him Up Next Ghana. He has performed at Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, and at the residences of the German, Dutch and Israeli Ambassadors in Accra.
As an Accra-based Ghanaian artist, Josh's contribution to the music industry reaches beyond borders — pushing Highlife into new territory while staying rooted in its origins. With each release, he continues to reimagine HighLife for the now, from the past, for the future. His latest EP, HighLife Sunday Service (Live), out May 1, 2026, captures him in his most natural form: live, in a room in Accra, with The Blakknoters band.
