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Jordan Ward
Born
Jordan Alexander Ward

(1995-03-25) 25 March 1995 (age 29)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
CitizenshipUnited States
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels
Websitejordanward.world

Jordan Alexander Ward (born March 25, 1995), known professionally as Jordan Ward, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer.[1] He began his career as a dancer before transitioning to music. Ward launched his professional music career in 2017 with the release of his debut single, "Tapas."[2] He gained recognition in 2022 with his single "Lil Baby Crush," Ward received nominations in 2024 for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist at the 55th NAACP Image Awards.

In 2023, Ward released his second studio album, FORWARD, which achieved commercial success.[3][4]

Early life

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Jordan Ward was born on 25 March 1995 and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. From a young age, he exhibited a strong passion for the arts, particularly dance and music.[5][6][7]

Career

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Dancing Career

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Jordan studied dance, including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, throughout his teens. Before venturing into music, Jordan Ward established himself as a talented dancer.[6] He trained and performed with various dance companies and in numerous stage productions. He eventually worked as a professional dancer, performing with popular artists and on significant platforms.[8] Right out of high school, he moved to Los Angeles, where he found work as a backup dancer, touring with Justin Bieber, Becky G, and others.[9]

Music career

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Ward's transition from dance to music was marked by his desire to explore new creative outlets. He began writing and recording his songs in 2017.[9] His background in dance significantly influenced his musical style, allowing him to incorporate it into his performances.[10][11] In 2017, Jordan Ward released his debut project, A Peak at the Summit. The project garnered attention. Following this, he released several singles and EPs, including MUSTARD featuring 6LACK establishing his presence in the music industry.[12][13][14] he released FORWARD a RnB album, and performed at the 55th NAACP Image Awards, where he was also nominated for the award for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist.[15] Earlier, on September 12, 2023, he took the stage during his TEURWARD European Tour.[16] Jordan Ward also performed at the 2024 BET Experience festival, held at the Crypto.com Arena alongside Sexy Red, Cardi B, and Davido, on June 28, 2024.[17] Ward also performed at the Music at the Intersection Festival in St. Louis.[18]

FORWARD Album: 2022–23

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After releasing his EP Remain Calm,[19]Ward released his second album, FORWARD, in 2023 under Interscope Records. The album features 14 tracks, including collaborations with Joyce Wrice, Lido, Ryan Trey, Gwen Bunn, and Joony. Upon its release, FORWARD charted on the US Billboard R&B Chart in its debut week.[9][20] Rolling Stone included FORWARD in its list of The 100 Best Albums of 2023.[21]

Musical style and influences

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Jordan Ward's music blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, characterized by smooth vocals,and introspective lyrics.[22]

Discography

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EPs and Albums

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  • A Peak at the Summit (2017)
  • Valley Hopefuls (2019)
  • Remain Calm (2021)[23]
  • FORWARD (2023)
  • JRNY (2024)[24]

Singles

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  • LalaLand
  • Lil Baby Crush
  • Okok (hibachi)
  • MUSTARD featuring 6LACK
  • White Crocs featuring Ryan Trey
  • Waiting In Vain[25]

Tours

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Headlining[26]

  • 2EURWARD (2024) (EU)
  • WESTWARD (2024)
  • TEURWARD (2023)[16] (EU)

Supporting

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Category Result Ref
2023 NAACP Image Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist Nominated [27][15]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Kevin C. (2021-12-08). "After dancing with the stars, St. Louis native Jordan Ward makes music of his own". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ Barlas, Jon (2023-03-13). "Jordan Ward Interview: 'I just want the music to speak for itself'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  3. ^ Griffin, Marc (2023-04-12). "Jordan Ward's 'FORWARD' Is Best Understood When Going Backward". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  4. ^ "5 Minutes with Jordan Ward: The St. Louis R&B star on his deluxe album, 'moreward(FORWARD)'". hungermag.com. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  5. ^ "Who Is Jordan Ward? Meet The 'White Crocs' Singer". UPROXX. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  6. ^ a b "Ward Is in His Jordan Year". Office Magazine. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  7. ^ Nixon, Khari (August 28, 2023). "Jordan Ward's Wings Have Spread". spin.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Jordan Ward". www.abconcerts.be. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  9. ^ a b c Lee, Cydney (2023-03-13). "Meet Jordan Ward, The Dancer-Turned-Musician Bringing a New Wave to Hip-Hop". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  10. ^ ""We're Not Even At Chapter One Of The Story" – An MM Exclusive With Jordan Ward". Mixtape Madness. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  11. ^ "JORDAN WARD [@JORDANWARD] ON HIS DANCE BACKGROUND, BEING ON TOUR AND HIS ALBUM FORWARD - GUAP". guap.co. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  12. ^ "JORDAN WARD IS HEADING TO THE MOVIES WITH "PLAYER TWO" SONG FEATURED IN "DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD" FILM – Press Releases – Universal Music Canada". www.universalmusic.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  13. ^ "Jordan Ward Taps 6LACK For New Track 'MUSTARD'". Mixtape Madness. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  14. ^ "2024 NAACP Image Awards: Jordan Ward's Collaborative Brilliance: 5 Unforgettable Features with Fellow Artists". BET. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  15. ^ a b "Nominees Announced for the 55th NAACP Image Awards | NAACP". naacp.org. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  16. ^ a b Schube, Will (2023-09-12). "Jordan Ward Announces European Tour". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  17. ^ Lamarre, Carl (2024-06-29). "Cardi B, Gunna, Sexyy Red & Davido Light Up L.A. for 2024 BET Experience Concert Series". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  18. ^ Brown, Preezy (2024-09-24). "7 Best Moments From Music At The Intersection Festival 2024". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  19. ^ Folk, Antwane (2021-10-29). "Jordan Ward Releases New EP 'Remain Calm'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  20. ^ Armstrong, Sam (2023-03-05). "R&B Standout Jordan Ward Releases Debut Album 'FORWARD'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  21. ^ Stone, Rolling (2023-11-30). "The 100 Best Albums of 2023". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  22. ^ "Jordan Ward (Interscope)". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  23. ^ Bolden, Janeé (2021-10-08). "We Got A Lil Baby Crush: R&B Newcomer Jordan Ward Releases His New EP 'Remain Calm'". Bossip. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  24. ^ Samuels, Keithan (2024-10-08). "Jordan Ward and Joony Take a Quick 'JRNY' on New EP: Stream". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  25. ^ Horvath, Zachary (2024-02-19). "Jordan Ward Beautifully Covers Bob Marley & The Wailers' "Waiting In Vain" For Spotify Singles". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  26. ^ Frazier, Kevin. "Jordan Ward [REVIEW]". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  27. ^ 2024 NAACP Image Awards: 5 Unforgettable Jordan Ward Features With Fellow Artists - 55th NAACP Image Awards | BET. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-10-14 – via www.bet.com.
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