Jordan Ward Presents: THE APARTMENT TOUR
Jordan Ward
with Nali
About Jordan Ward
Born and raised in St. Louis, Jordan Ward is rapidly emerging as one of music’s brightest new stars. His passion for music and dance began early—first as a choir member, then through musical theatre—laying the foundation for his unique blend of performance and soul. Influenced by an eclectic mix of legends including Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas, Ward channels a deep connection to the roots of soul and hip-hop through his sound and storytelling. After experimenting with rap in his teens, Ward shifted his focus to singing and dance, moving to Los Angeles at 18 to pursue a professional dance career. His natural talent and work ethic quickly earned him spots performing with major artists such as Justin Bieber, Becky G, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé—appearing in Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary for her iconic Coachella performance.
In 2017, Ward made his musical debut with the EP A Peak at the Summit, followed by the full-length Valley Hopefuls and the acclaimed EP Remain Calm, which featured the standout single “Lil Baby Crush.” His 2023 debut album FORWARD marked a defining moment, featuring fan favorites like “WHITE CROCS” and “FAMJAM4000,” and cementing his...
About Nali
Twenty-two-year-old singer Nali would prefer her music to do the talking. The Brooklyn, New Yorker puts her heart, soul, and life experience into lyrics recorded to lo-fi R&B and hip-hop beats. During the pandemic, songwriting replaced life events Nali missed out on, like proms and graduations. That music has since gotten a response, as these self-recorded songs gained traction on social media and, later, on traditional streaming platforms. Tracks including “4 U,” “Damn,” and Nali’s collaboration with Zahir, “Swan Song” have become standouts.
“This is very personal to me. I can’t write what I don’t feel,” Nali admits. Her upcoming single “Petty” expands her catalog with something upbeat and club-inspired, revealing a new side to her personality. Nali—short for Naliyah—was born and raised in East Flatbush. Her family, complete with a
Jamaican grandmother, matched the neighborhood’s historically Caribbean heritage. After dabbling in piano and cutting a song in her early years, Nali eventually rekindled with music. “Turning 18 was a big shift for me. That was a moment where I felt very on my own.” The first song Nali wrote and recorded herself was “POV.” The song lived up to its title—a frame of observation set to a hazy...
