Iamjardmusic

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Background information
Birth name	Joshua Ard
Born	February 4th, 1988 (age 32) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	* Hip hop * southern hip hop * conscious hip hop
Occupation(s)	* Composer * Songwriter * record producer
Instruments	Vocals, Piano
Years active	2005–present
Labels	* Multi Alumini * Interscope * TRMG Publishing * VCM * BMG * Cinematic * Def Jam * Nature Sounds * RBC
Associated acts	* French Montana * Mase * Ace Hood * Murs * 2 Chainz * Jack Harlow * Nicki Minaj * Snoop Dogg * Bun B * Lil Wayne * Big Krit * Rick Ross * Rico Love * Dej Loaf * Giggs
Website	solo.to/iamjardmusic

Joshua Ard (born February 4th, 1988), known professionally as J. Ard Music (formerly Yvngtech), is an American producer, songwriter, media personality, creative director, videographer, photographer, audio engineer, and composer . Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana , he initially gained recognition for being one of the writers, composers, and co-producers for Cool & Dre, Murs, French Montana, Lil Wayne, Mase, Ace Hood and most recently 2Chainz, Jack Harlow, Giggs, and Dej Loaf. The producer was an intern for Interscope Records before signing with Vanity Castle Management in later years then finally going fully independent and creating TRMG Music And Sound Design alongside his now business partner Nino(Allen Ramsey).

At age fifteen, J. Ard received his first real piece of equipment, MPC 2500, where he made his first beat. During that time, Cash Money was the hottest label in New Orleans and Mannie Fresh was behind all of the beats. Drawn to Mannie’s use of horns and kango drums, J. Ard reminisced of the New Orleans’ sound. Among the many others who inspired him - Ski Beatz, Biggie, Rocafella, and No Limit, Mannie Fresh was one of J. Ard’s biggest influences. Although beatmaking was his first drive, freestyling became his passion which later transitioned to his composer and songwriting process.

After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, his family decided to relocate. Both, his mom and and younger brother, decided not to move to Texas with other family members; instead, stay in Louisiana and start over in Monroe. The catastrophe of Katrina left J. Ard with ill-feelings towards making music again. 2008 brought on more setbacks when J. Ard was imprisoned for armed robbery which carried a seven-year sentence. Fortunately, J. Ard only had to do three years and three years probation. J. Ard's older brother ignited the fire for him to get back to the music. He started his own label and needed tracks for some upcoming projects. J. Ard made a track and from there, his passion was restarted. Since then, J. Ard has made tracks for Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop artists’. His sound has been described as Southern Soul and Hip hop mixed with a pinch of trap street music.

Early Life.

J. Ard Music was born Joshua Jamel Ard in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended West Monroe High School, where he studied art and music. He graduated second in his class. While in high school, he was a member of several art clubs.

Artistry.

J. Ard's musical training began in elementary school up through junior high school playing the piano, and having the ability to play music by ear which helped him out tremendously as an artist. While talking about how he started producing music, J. Ard said: "Make music that makes sense" He has cited UGK, Outkast, 8Ball & MJG, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., David Banner and CeeLo Green as his influences.