Jordan Ward: The must-see NPR 'Tiny Desk Concert' has arrived

Low-key and high-key? I heart the life out of Jordan Ward. Honestly. He always delivers with the fire tunes and seeing him continuing to glow up? Priceless. The new NPR Tiny Desk Concert? Oh yes.

It’s all types of must-see. The energy and fun? Super fire. Tap in.

Jordan Ward: The 'ZOOMIES' music video is nostalgic vintage vibes with a modern twist

Who wants to stay cooped up all summer, right? Turns out Midwest rap artist Jordan Ward is embracing his travels and capturing all of the moments - even if it’s not with the 4K Ultra HD cameras - at all. And what better way to embrace his quirky, unique and super signature sound than with this new ‘ZOOMIES’ music video?

Stunning. Fun. Must-see. You already know the vibes and the co-sign for Jordan Ward keeps growing stronger around these parts. Peep the details and keep scrolling to see J-Dub in his cinematic bag.

Today, Jordan Ward has blessed fans with an incredible visual for the standout track “ZOOMIES” off his recently released deluxe album moreward(FORWARD) via ARTium Recordings/Interscope Records. The music video, directed by Ward’s videographer Rae Blackman, finds the artist running amok and enjoying life during the American and London legs of his tour. Ward and his crew hit up various locations in a home movie-style video, such as fooling around one of the iconic London red telephone boxes to dancing amongst a crowd of people going about their day.

Ward’s new single “ZOOMIES” arrives after he unleashed moreward(FORWARD), the deluxe edition of his debut album FORWARD, which was released last March. The deluxe comes with an additional three tracks that supplement the raw creativity Jordan Ward displayed on FORWARD. “MUSTARD” featuring 6LACK led the way for the trio of tracks that also include the stellar collaboration with Easton Fitz titled “WEBBIE” and the summer-tinged banger “ZOOMIES.”

In addition to the three singles, Ward had several opportunities come his way all off the strength of FORWARD from his inaugural headlining tour TOURWARD, supporting JID and Smino’s LuvIs4Ever Tour, performing at J Cole’s sold-out Dreamville Festival, and opening for 6LACK’s Since I Have A Lover Tour in the U.S., from Oct. 19 to Nov. 24.

Jordan Ward was recently named a 2023 Complex Artist To Watch and received spotlights in Office Magazine and Teen Vogue. Recently, SPIN Magazine featured the St. Louis native, calling him “an obvious candidate for near-immediate stardom” while FUSE highlighted him on their Mind Massage series, where he took viewers on “a sound journey using some of his favorite items such as a Kombucha, Incense, Rolling Papers and more.” If that weren’t enough adulation, Jordan Ward has also landed on the radar of some A-list artists such as Tyler, The Creator, J.Cole, and No I.D, who have all given their coveted co-signs.

Jordan Ward: It's all in the 'FAMJAM4000' with city vibes in full effect

It’s all about audio perfection when it comes to Jordan Ward but there’s something extra special about what he’s delivering courtesy of his ‘FAMJAM4000’ anthem. It’s endless fun and now there’s a music video to fully bring his thoughts full circle.

From driving around to showing out in St. Louis, it’s all eyes on Jordan. Peep the details and keep scrolling to see the music video.

On the heels of his buzzing debut album, FORWARD, R&B standout Jordan Ward unleashes the funk-influenced banger, “FAMJAM4000.” The song, named one of Rolling Stone’s “Songs You Need to Know,” evokes that classic 1970s R&B sound but adds a fresh contemporary feel courtesy of the track’s top-tier producers, Lido, Nascent, and Zach Ezzy. The carefree vibe translates to the song’s music video, featuring Jordan reveling in his Black boy joy in his hometown of St. Louis.

Keeping the momentum going, Jordan Ward also proudly announces his first headlining tour, The FORWARD Tour. The trek begins May 3 in Atlanta and includes shows in some of the biggest music markets, including Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and his native St. Louis. Fans will also have many more chances to catch Jordan on the road this spring. He’s currently supporting JID and Smino on their Luv Is 4Ever Tour, which wraps March 29. Days later, he'll take the stage at the legendary Dreamville Festival in North Carolina (April 2) on an all-star lineup featuring J. Cole, Drake, Summer Walker, Burna Boy and more.

The new announcements cap a milestone week for Jordan Ward and FORWARD, which has earned widespread acclaim. Okayplayer celebrated the album’s “refreshing” sound and highlighted Jordan’s “knack for unique sounds is also showcased on this well-produced compilation,” while Vibe praised, “the newcomer asserts himself as a force to reckon with.” Billboard called the album cut “PRICETAG/BEVERLYWOOD” the “Freshest Find” of the week as the No. 1 most exciting track among the newest R&B and hip-hop releases.

FORWARD delivers on the promise that has made Jordan Ward one of the most encouraging and anticipated breakthrough acts of 2023. Drawing influences ranging from old-school funk, alternative rock and hip-hop, FORWARD sees Jordan Ward elevate and expand the genre and all its potential. Album highlights include the Joony collaboration “IDC,” hailed as an “utterly relatable funky anthem,” “WHITE CROCS,” with rising rapper and fellow St. Louis native Ryan Trey and the flirtatious “CHERIMOYA,” which Complex spotlighted and acclaimed, “Bringing words to life through music is a special talent, which is why you should be paying attention to Ward.” The 14-track album is executive produced by Lido, whose credits include collaborations with Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Chance the Rapper, Ella Mai, Halsey, Smino and more.

Jordan Ward sets the tone right with Ryan Trey in his 'White Crocs' music video

Sometimes when a song hits as hard as Jordan Ward’s ‘White Crocs,’ it’s only right to come through with a much-needed music video.

The anthem slaps and with the vintage white and black cinematic approach, you can’t help but watch nearly three minutes of freshness. Get comfy and tap in. Details below and the video is a little further down.

R&B breakout star Jordan Ward ups the ante in 2023 with the dual announcement of new single, “WHITE CROCS,” with rising rapper Ryan Trey, and his debut album, FORWARD, arriving March 3. The new track also comes with its official music video, which reunites Jordan Ward with director Brent Campanelli after their previous work on Jordan’s “IDC” music video last year. In the new collab, Jordan and Ryan Trey are in a vintage black-and-white aesthetic and trade thoughts on balancing a relationship while satisfying a partner’s expensive tastes.

With “WHITE CROCS,” Jordan Ward adds to the momentum that will only increase in the lead-up to his debut album, FORWARD, on March 3. The album title holds layers of significance for the singer, both as an artistic triumph and a personal moment of reflection.  “FORWARD, not only pushing our sound and creativity, but pushing to evolve and break cycles” Jordan says of his album’s name. “FOR WARD, a dedication to my family and our future. FOUR-WARD, my fourth project, but also a FOREWORD in my story being the debut album!” Pre-order the anticipated debut album, FORWARD, HERE. To support the album, Jordan will join JID and Smino’s Luv is 4Ever Tour for select dates beginning Feb. 26 in Silver Spring, Maryland and running through March 29 in Nashville.

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 “WHITE CROCS” and FORWARD build on the rising arc of Jordan Ward’s career and profile that has only increased with each successive release. The singer-songwriter’s prior single, “IDC,” with Joony, landed him a spot on Billboard’s Fresh Picks of the Week, with a shoutout to the “smooth, lo-fi track.” His most recent EP, Remain Calm, produced millions of streams and put the St. Louis native’s versatility on full display, swapping from rap bars on “Steph” to the R&B gem “Couscous.” Storied publications took notice, with Billboard highlighting the latter track as “a deliciously layered deep cut,” while HotNewHipHop praised the EP overall as a “short but very sweet” effort. Additionally, his 2019 project, Valley Hopefuls, continues to resonate, with the single “Okok (Hibachi)” earning tens of millions of streams and “Sandiego,” produced by the legendary No ID. Now, with more than 25 million streams and counting, Ward's silky croons and elevated songwriting pen are sharper than ever and ready to launch him to even greater heights in the R&B realm.