ZZ Ward

ZZ Ward is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for blending blues grit with hip-hop influences, establishing an authentic voice in contemporary music. After releasing her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Til the Casket Drops’ in October 2012, ZZ Ward quickly established her signature blend of blues grit and hip-hop influences, earning comparisons from The New York Times to artists like Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. Prior to her debut album, Ward signed with Hollywood Records and released her ‘Criminal’ EP in 2012, alongside the ‘Eleven Roses’ mixtape in 2011, which featured her interpretations of tracks by hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar and Wiz Khalifa. ‘Til the Casket Drops’ included singles ‘Put the Gun Down’ and ‘365 Days,’ and featured collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums.

In May 2024, Ward signed with Sun Records, marking a new phase in her career. This partnership quickly yielded new material, including the EP ‘Where Did All the Love Go?’ released in 2024, and the EP ‘Mother’ in October 2024, which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Blues Album Chart. Ward also released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Liberation,’ in March 2025, which peaked at number five on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, further solidifying her impact in the music industry.