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THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Alan Ward
Milwaukee-born rapper and songwriter Alan Ward joins The Jeremiah Show New Year's Eve for a candid conversation about craft, identity, and what it really means to build a career the hard way—fully independent, one record at a time.
He’s been called a torchbearer of the golden era of rap, transporting listeners back to the glory days of backpack rap. He’s known for combining modern hip-hop with old-school heart, sharing self-discovery, independence, and perseverance in his powerful lyrical rhymes. He explains how he hears “words as music” and why honest storytelling still matters in an algorithm-driven era.
From growing up in Milwaukee’s sharply divided neighborhoods to his new life in Baltimore, Ward reflects on artistic integrity and the discipline of staying true to himself by avoiding shortcuts in the industry.
The episode closes, premiering Alan Ward’s latest single, “Great Time” featuring 4 The Brotherhood—a new chapter in his evolving sound.
“Rappers like Alan Ward are carrying the torch for Milwaukee, even from outside of the city” — Radio Milwaukee.
ALAN WARD’S WEBSITE - https://www.itsjusdez.com/
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Chapters
00:00 Introducing Alan Ward
05:20 The Power of Words and Storytelling
16:36 Artist Integrity and Authenticity
22:19 Family and Music
27:45 Home: A Place or Mindset?
38:46 Inspiration from Hip-Hop Legends
40:20 The Significance of Mixtapes
46:44 Building an Authentic Brand
54:38 The Reality of Self-Belief
56:19 Future Aspirations and New Music
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