Jords

2026 Step Up Awardee


A charismatic performer, Jords blends a passion for melody with an ability to truly express himself.
— Clash Magazine

A London-born rapper, songwriter and creative director, Jords became the first UK hip hop artist to release an album for Motown UK.

Now fully independent, he has previously collaborated with the likes of Wretch 32, Dotty, Jordan Mackampa and Jordan Rakei. A co-founder of the Almost A Conversation podcast, he also received widespread recognition for his film Dirt In The Diamond which was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival and nominated for a MOBO.