DANIEL NIGRO: CRACKING THE CODE
The co-writer-producer of the moment, in his own words (12/11a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: St. Louis-native Jordan Ward is quickly emerging as one of music’s rising stars. With influences ranging from old-school funk, alternative rock and hip-hop, Ward’s debut album, FORWARD, elevates and expands the R&B genre and all its potential. Ward’s ascension from theater wunderkind to blossoming R&B contender has earned him spots on an array of lists like Rolling Stone’s “Best Albums of 2023 So Far,” Complex’s “Best Songs of 2023 (So Far)” and “20 R&B Artists to Watch in 2023,” and Okayplayer’s “Best Albums of 2023 So Far.” The 14-track album is executive produced by Lido, whose credits include Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and Halsey, among others.
ALBUM: FORWARD & moreward(FORWARD) Deluxe album
RELEASE DATE: 3/3
SINGLE: “WHITE CROCS”
LIVE: Direct support on 6LACK’s Since I Have a Lover Tour (10/19-11/24); wrapped headline TOURWARD Tour (5/5/-5/13); previous direct support for JID/Smino’s Luv Is 4EVER Tour (2/28-3/29) and Smino’s Louphoria Tour (4/19-4/29)
INTERNET: 1.7m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 11.5m+ global streams; 98k+ Instagram followers, 8.4m+ YouTube views, 35.1k+ subs, 546k+ views on “WHITE CROCS”; 46.9k+ TikTok followers, 672.3K likes; more
PRESS: Office Magazine, Teen Vogue, STLPR, Rolling Stone, Okayplayer, Complex, VIBE, Our Generation Music, more
BOOKING: Chris Jordan, Parker Glenn & Kevin Jergenson/UTA
PUBLISHING: Jordan Alex Ward Publishing (BMI)
MANAGEMENT: Eddie Sikazwe/Abstract Management