J. Hoard is an NYC artist with gospel roots that inspired 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 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.