Jordan MS, a multifaceted artist who has dedicated his heart and soul to music, thanks to his inspired artistic vision and creativity, emerges with his releases as one of the most surprising and intriguing acts of the contemporary music panorama. From producing beats and writing lyrics to designing cover art and directing music videos, Jordan sets solid bases for a successful music career, yet, he decided to end his journey in music with an outstanding release.
With the release of his latest album, The End of Time, Jordan MS is bidding farewell to his career as an artist, but his legacy will live on through the hundreds of songs that showcase his genre-defying sound and unique artistic vision.
One of the standout tracks from his brilliant discography, “Pisces,” perfectly encapsulates his talent, with its captivating beats, refined synth arrangements, and Jordan’s warm, dynamic rap delivery. As he reflects on his journey, Jordan MS opens up about his inspirations, creative process, and the next chapter of his life in this exclusive interview.
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Hi Jordan, thank you so much for being with us today! Your latest release is a true masterpiece and we are thrilled to know more about your artistic journey. What inspired you to start writing music in 2018? Was there a particular moment or artist that sparked your journey?
I started making songs with my friends in 2018 as a bit of a joke, a bit of a fun activity, and somewhere along the line I just became obsessed with making beats and creating songs. I just thought it was so fun and cool to be making songs and having them online like a real artist.
You’ve taken on nearly every aspect of your music, from beats to cover art. What drove you to learn and master so many skills?
Wanting full creative control ha. I’ve got the vision of how I want things to be as I’m working on them, and I feel like I’m the one who can best make the outcome match what’s in my head. To be fair though I never wanted to continue being a vocalist. Back in 2019/2020 I tried to transition to just making beats because recording vocals was always the most strenuous part of the process and I didn’t like how my voice sounded, but it’s so hard to find people who are serious about collabing and I didn’t want my beats to go to waste. So, I just kept doing the vocals. Also, studio time is expensive. If I kept going to the studio for all these songs I would be broke right now lol. So, I had to do it myself.
How did you discover your unique sound, blending genres in such an intriguing way? Was it a deliberate process or something that evolved naturally?
What I make is largely a reflection of what I listen to. I also specifically pride myself on having a diverse catalog. So, it was both a natural and deliberate effort.
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Your song “Pisces” from your 2023 album Astrology II is incredibly captivating, with its intricate beats and your standout rap style. Can you walk us through the creative process behind this track?
I needed a Pisces track for the album’s astrology theme. Pisces is a water sign, so I needed a track that sounds like waves in the sea and also spacey. The drums and synths are actually all loops. I put them together how I saw fit, and that’s it.
When creating your beats and writing lyrics, do you start with a particular idea, emotion, or melody? How do these elements come together?
For the beat, I almost always start with the chords. I’ll either get a loop or make a chord progression myself. Then I’ll build around it with the drums, bass, and melody.
For the lyrics, I’ll typically be inspired by the beat, as it will remind me of a certain topic, then I’ll just write about that. For example, my song “Gibran”. The strings reminded me of Peach’s Castle from Super Mario 64, and the narrative of how Mario is always trying to get Princess Peach back, hence my lyrics. Another example: the beat for “Aries” reminded me of rising magma levels in a volcano, so I used it for a fire sign.
The synths choice in your tracks are incredibly refined. Do you have a specific approach to sound design that helps you achieve this level of sophistication?
No, not really. I use loops, stock plugins, and free VSTs. With stock plugins and cheap VSTs, you can either go the video game or spacey route with your sound. For loops, I just add a melody or chords to help make it my own.
With The End of Time marking the conclusion of your career as an artist, how does this album reflect your journey over the years? What themes or messages are you hoping listeners take away from The End of Time?
These are just leftover songs that didn’t make it on any previous space projects ha. That’s why it’s so short. Just a simple fun album.
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Your work demonstrates a strong artistic vision. How do you balance all the different roles you take on, from songwriting to video directing?
It’s a lot but fueled by passion and the pride I feel when I look at my Spotify page and see the releases on there. I wear a lot of hats with this music stuff, but the vision for each song comes naturally, as well as most of the work. It just takes a lot of time. That’s the big thing because even in most of the songs I released this year, the beat was made years ago. It just took a lot of time to get to them.
Looking back, what are you most proud of in your career, and what would you tell your younger self who started this journey in 2018?
Most proud of…the fact that I actually got through all those beats I made in 2019/2020 and was able to make songs with them. I always had the vision; I didn’t know it would actually get done though. A specific moment though? Maybe when I got my ‘This is Jordan MS’ playlist on Spotify. It felt like such a great milestone, like a lifetime achievement award or something haha that so many professional artists I look up to have, and now I have one too.
Message to my younger self? Keep doing what you’re doing, but don’t buy a feature from a certain couple artists, if you know you know haha.
Now that your career as an artist is winding down, do you have plans to explore other creative avenues, or is this truly the end of your artistic pursuits?
I’ve been making music, but now I’d like to focus on playing music. Pick up an instrument, maybe start a band or something. This won’t be nearly as much of a priority though.
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Jordan, it was such a pleasure having you with us today, is there anything else you would like to say to our readers and your fans? What do you hope your music and artistic legacy will mean to the fans and listeners you’ve inspired?
Big thank you to anyone who has ever listened to a song of mine. I could have had zero listeners this whole time and I still would have done it all, but knowing that someone else is also listening to your work is a tremendous feeling. During this journey I was not bound by a label, creative directors, or even pressure from fans, so I hope my music continues to offer something a bit different, a bit fresh, and certainly authentic. Thank you.
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