ZZ Ward has roots in rural Oregon, but her accomplishments have led her far beyond that. She burst onto the scene in early 2012 with an eclectic mix-tape, โEleven Roses,โ setting the tone for her unique blues-meets-hip-hop artistry. ZZโs debut album โTil The Casket Drops,โ featuring guests Kendrick Lamar, Fitz (of Fitz and the Tantrums), and Freddie Gibbs, further solidified her musical artistry and songwriting prowess.
Live, ZZโs smoky vocals and deliberate, varied arrangements make her one not to miss. ZZ has performed at such summer festivals as Sasquatch, Firefly, Wakarusa, Summerfest, Bumbershoot, Life Is Beautiful, and Voodoo Music Fest, singing alongside the likes of The Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, and Vampire Weekend. An eclectic and innovative performer, ZZ’s mix of back-porch blues and gritty hip-hop beats has been resonating with both fans and critics alike.
Appearances on โGood Morning America,โ โThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno,โ โConan,โ โLast Call with Carson Dalyโ and VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live,โ keep ZZ in the public eye. Her songs have been featured on such hit TV shows as โNashville,โ โThe Voice,โ ABC Family’s โPretty Little Liars,โ and MTV’s โAwkward.โ