Jords

This was the perfect time for my old friend Jordan Edwards-Wilks and me to catch up after 12 years. We went to school together and sat next to each other in Religious Studies, where he used to copy my work. I didn't know he could rap, sing or even play an instrument at the time. I just remember him being very intelligent, funny and always up for having a good time. I guess this was one of his best-kept secrets. But over the years, I have watched him — from afar — blossom into his stage name Jords and establish himself as an artist who is vulnerable with his words and sound. In this episode, the Croydon rapper and songwriter thanks British rapper Cadet for his success so far and talks about why meeting Wretch 32 made him get his hair locked, the nuances of the Black music scene, dealing with jealousy in his career, and the new album on the way. Jords won't tell me the name of the album — despite making a few guesses — but has shown me the song list. And I must say, I think we are in for a treat. Follow Jords on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to his music on Spotify and Apple Music.  Check out his organisation called Pickni Uniforms. Listen to his podcast Almost A Conversation on Spotify and Apple. Follow Yolanthe on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Black Prose on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.  Subscribe to the Black Prose Podcast newsletter on Substack. Produced by New Strange. Artwork by Matt Munday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices