Jordan Ward confirmed as much as NPR headquarters radiating with a heat vitality that felt acquainted, like linking up together with your favourite cousins on the cookout. In spite of everything, the immense quantity of creativity and synergy displayed by Ward and his bandmates throughout this Tiny Desk efficiency is indicative of pure fellowship.
The St. Louis-bred singer-songwriter began his skilled profession as a backup dancer for stars like Justin Bieber and Becky G. Since carving out his lane in music, Ward has been steadily on the rise and dropped his stellar debut album, FORWARD, earlier this yr. He is an effervescent presence in R&B, and this Tiny Desk live performance traverses an array of his most beloved musical moments, directed by producer Lido on classic synths and backed by PG County’s personal Alex Vaughn on vocals.
Ward opened his six-song set with a dreamy soundscape earlier than diving into his 2021 track “Lil Child Crush.” And when Lido cued the unmistakable synth traces from “WHITE CROCS,” they turned up the vitality in a Tiny Desk association of the already traditional tune. Closing out the present on a candy word, Ward serenaded the viewers with a bossa nova-infused association of “CHERIMOYA,” and you may’t assist however marvel how a lot expertise can exist in a single individual.
SET LIST
- “Lil Child Crush”
- “MUSTARD”
- “FLIGHTS”
- “WHITE CROCS”
- “FAMJAM4000”
- “CHERIMOYA”
MUSICIANS
- Jordan Ward: lead vocals
- Alex Vaughn: vocals
- Lido: synth, music route
- Myles Martin: drums
- Jermaine Paul: bass, results
- Caleb Buchanan: guitar, bass
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producers: Bobby Carter, Ashley Pointer
- Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
- Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
- Inventive Director: Bob Boilen
- Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Body, Maia Stern, Elizabeth Gillis
- Audio Assistant: Neil Tevault
- Photographer: Estefania Mitre
- Tiny Desk Crew: Suraya Mohamed, Hazel Cills
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
- Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
