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Jordan Ward

Jordan Ward

Raised in St. Louis, Jordan Ward has quickly emerged as one of R&B's rising stars. Developing an affinity for music and dance at a very early age, Jordan polished his skill set after first trying his hand as a choir member before transitioning into musical theatre. His influences include a diverse roster of music luminaries ranging from Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and more. After first experimenting with rap, Ward later focused on singing and dancing. By 18, he moved to Los Angeles and joined Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour in 2016. Ward's precocious dance abilities earned him gigs as a dancer for Janet Jackson and Beyonce, as he appeared in the singer's Homecoming documentary for her epic Coachella performance. In 2017, Ward began his musical quest after releasing his EP, A Peak at the Summit. It wasn't until 2019 that Ward's breakthrough became the talk of R&B. His project Valley Hopefuls, was propelled by his single "Okok (Hibachi)" and "Sandiego," which was produced by singer Arin Ray and music producer heavyweight No ID. In 2021, he released his EP, Remain Calm which featured his popular single, "Lil' Baby Crush". His 2023 debut album, FORWARD, introduced his most successful songs to date including "WHITE CROCS" and "FAMJAM4000", which he went on to perform on NPR’s Tiny Desk. The album was also recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Best Albums of 2023”. Now, Ward's silky croons and elevated songwriting abilities are at peak form as he prepares for his highly anticipated sophomore album, BACKWARD.

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About 
Jordan Ward

Raised in St. Louis, Jordan Ward has quickly emerged as one of R&B's rising stars. Developing an affinity for music and dance at a very early age, Jordan polished his skill set after first trying his hand as a choir member before transitioning into musical theatre. His influences include a diverse roster of music luminaries ranging from Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and more. After first experimenting with rap, Ward later focused on singing and dancing. By 18, he moved to Los Angeles and joined Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour in 2016. Ward's precocious dance abilities earned him gigs as a dancer for Janet Jackson and Beyonce, as he appeared in the singer's Homecoming documentary for her epic Coachella performance. In 2017, Ward began his musical quest after releasing his EP, A Peak at the Summit. It wasn't until 2019 that Ward's breakthrough became the talk of R&B. His project Valley Hopefuls, was propelled by his single "Okok (Hibachi)" and "Sandiego," which was produced by singer Arin Ray and music producer heavyweight No ID. In 2021, he released his EP, Remain Calm which featured his popular single, "Lil' Baby Crush". His 2023 debut album, FORWARD, introduced his most successful songs to date including "WHITE CROCS" and "FAMJAM4000", which he went on to perform on NPR’s Tiny Desk. The album was also recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Best Albums of 2023”. Now, Ward's silky croons and elevated songwriting abilities are at peak form as he prepares for his highly anticipated sophomore album, BACKWARD.

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