This hazy groove track turns vulnerable as Jordan Ward teases his next evolution with upcoming album BACKWARD. With a smooth, genre-blending collaboration featuring Sailorr, St. Louis-born creative ushers in his next chapter Smokin Potna. A swirl of warmth and candor, “Smokin Potna” transforms an easy smoke session into a moment of soulful confession. The production hums with Ward’s signature fusion of R&B, funk, and alt-rhythms, creating a dreamlike backdrop where truth and temptation coexist. Together, Ward and Sailorr deliver an effortless exchange that’s cool, intimate, and emotionally precise.
The single builds on Ward’s reputation as one of R&B’s most forward-thinking voices. The track arrives with an official music video and the announcement of Ward’s highly anticipated sophomore album, due January 30, 2025. Produced alongside longtime collaborators under the ARTium banner, Ward’s upcoming record traces the cycles of reflection, reconnection, and renewal. With “Smokin Potna,” Jordan Ward continues to craft his own narrative that’s unhurried, unfiltered, and unmistakably human. Watch the official video and connect with Jordan Ward on INSTAGRAM, X, YOUTUBE, and TIKTOK. Pre-save “BACKWARD” today!
