Larry Joe - Let You Know Music Video - www.larryjoelive.com

'Let You Know' is the first single released from Larry's debut album, Crazy Life.  Crazy Life was recorded in a single cell in the Douglas Correctional Centre and was released on 13th December 2010; the same day that Larry was released from prison.

On World Aids Day in 2008, Larry Joe was performing at a government function in Douglas and met Aron Turest-Swartz, there with FreshlyGround, the well-known multi-award winning South African band that he co-founded in 2002. Impressed by Larry's outstanding voice and the songs he had written behind bars, Aron approached Larry and the prison authorities and offered to work with him to develop his skills and produce a solo album.  

Since handing himself in to the authorities in February 2008, Larry has composed over 40 original songs in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Spanish and Portuguese, collaborating with fellow inmates, as well as one of the wardens, who have helped him translate his songs. With the invaluable support and co-operation of the officials at the facility, Larry and Aron have been able to record an album in highly unusual and challenging circumstances.

Larry Joe is a living testimony of someone who has undergone a truly remarkable inner transformation with music being at the very core of this process. 

For more information and to follow this story, visit www.larryjoelive.com

D.O.P: Ebrahim Hajee (www.ebrahimhajee.com)
Editor: Luke Younge (www.lucidpictures.co.za)

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[SwaartBaard]

Big day tomorrow! Being released from Douglas Prison and your debut album album 'Crazy Life' is released! Wishing you all the best in your career ahead. Where can one get a copy of the album??

[larryjoelive]

@SwaartBaard

if u would like to order a copy of Crazy Life, please write to larryjoe@qctmusic.com and we will send you the order form and instructions of how to have it mailed directly to you!!!

Thanx :)

[tanzross]

Hij was bij mij op school; Twickel! egt cool!!

[xbestmemories]

He was today at my school twickel x

[dragon21102]

hey larry joe,

you have came to our school in the netherlands and there i heared you for the first time. you told your story and inspired me a lot. you opened my eyes that there is still hope, that we can still help people in this world.

i hope i can see you perform again soon in the netherlands and keep up the good work.

by the way, im the boy that asked you the questian how your gang members respond to your music career. ( 22 nov 2011: 16.00 dutch time )

[RayBan4]

That´s so GREAT , Larry !!! ´ been in prison myself for 4 and a half years. What you have created ( and hopefuly will create ) is just awsome,.... wish you all the best. Greatings from Germany

[Leolize82]

i love this song ...

[blacher14]

There's something about South African prisons...

[mumpump]

Hey Larry, just heard you on BBC world service, love your story, you're a really inspiring dude and you got a great voice. All the best, hope you hit the stars mate!!

[roadrunneruntd]

WOO larry went to my aunts house :DD too bad i am in england :(

[grimwolf800]

Larry came to my school one day and i have to say he is one of the most inspirational people i've ever seen

[Shihaampie]

I was privileged enough to hear Larry perform live yesterday at the opening of the Green Point Eco Park in Cape Town. What a fantastic performance Larry - you are an inspiration to us all. Never give up!