J. Hoard is an NYC artist with gospel roots that birthed his tremendous love of all genres. His eclecticism yielded songwriting collaborations on Black Coffee’s Grammy-winning "Subconsciously" album and Chance the Rapper’s multiple Grammy-winning “Coloring Book” album. J. Hoard’s musical versatility is also demonstrated on albums by Brasstracks, Kassa Overall, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cultura Profetica, José James and Endea Owens. From hip hop to Hammerstein, onstage is where J. Hoard shines best. In one performance his jazz harmony informed, gospel raised, rock influenced, classically instructed - sincerely one of a kind- voice makes clear J.’s intent to connect to the audience and ensure whatever story is sung sounds tailor made. “J. Hoard, an exuberantly gifted young vocalist and songwriter who treats affirmation as an art form, has lately been leaving bread crumbs all over the New York City scene, collaborating with artists in jazz, rock, soul and electronic music.” - G. Russonello New York Times