Jordan Ward

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Jordan Ward
Born
Jordan Alexander Ward

(1995-03-25) 25 March 1995 (age 29)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Website jordanward.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. In 2023, Ward released his debut studio album, Forward. Ward was nominated in 2024 for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist at the 55th NAACP Image Awards.

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Early life

Jordan Ward was born on 25 March 1995[ citation needed ] and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. [2] From a young age, he exhibited a strong passion for the arts, particularly dance and music. [3] [4] [5]

Career

Dancing Career

Jordan studied dance, including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, throughout his teens. [4] Before venturing into music, Jordan Ward established himself as a dancer, training and performing with various dance companies and in numerous stage productions. [4] After graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a backup dancer, touring with artists including Justin Bieber, Becky G, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé. [1] [6]

Music career

Ward began writing and recording his songs in 2017. [1] His background in dance significantly influenced his musical style, allowing him to incorporate it into his performances. [7] [8] In 2017, Jordan Ward released his debut project, A Peak at the Summit. [1] [9] Following this, he released several singles, including "Mustard" featuring 6LACK. [10] [11]

In October 2021, he released an EP titled Remain Calm. [12] Ward released his debut album, Forward, in March 2023 under Interscope Records. [13] The album, which was executive produced by Lido, features collaborations with Joyce Wrice, Ryan Trey, Gwen Bunn, and Joony. [14] Upon its release, Forward charted on the US Billboard R&B Chart in its debut week.[ citation needed ] Rolling Stone included Forward in its list of The 100 Best Albums of 2023. [15] In August 2023, he released a deluxe edition to the album, titled Moreward(Forward). [16] [17]

In the fourth quarter of 2023, he toured throughout Europe. [18] Ward was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. [19] [20] Ward performed at the 2024 BET Experience festival, held at the Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024. [21] Ward also performed at the Music at the Intersection Festival in St. Louis. [22] In April 2024, he released the single "Player Two" from the soundtrack for Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. [23]

Musical style and influences

Ward's music is inspired by funk, alternative rock, and hip hop. [24]

Discography

EPs and Albums

Singles

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Awards and nominations

YearEventCategoryResultRef
2023 NAACP Image Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist Nominated [20]

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