Milwaukee-born rapper and songwriter Alan Ward joined 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 referred to as a torchbearer of the golden era of rap, transporting his 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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Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins 

Sound Designer - Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio

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