Alan Ward-"Bucket"-SINGLE

Alan Ward plays on themes of humility and big picture thinking in his latest single “Bucket” and dedicated a live performance of it to the victims of the October shootings that took place at Bowie State University and Morgan State University a week prior- an appropriate tribute as he uprooted himself from his home in Milwaukee and settled in Baltimore, MD where these two schools are located. He performs with a single mic around the BSU campus in an Unfinished Legacy ‘Milwaukee’ shirt and vibes out to the groove of a somber-toned yet warm and smooth production from Stoic (Mick Jenkins- “Smoke Break-Dance,” “Guapanese”). This chill anthem gives sound to the season of fall and the familiar feelings associated with it during the approach of the end of yet another year. Ward’s nonchalant bravado and impressive word play portrays the mellowed out cool-kid persona that comes with owning the life that you live. He creatively describes the gray area of staying in your lane to get further while playing your part socially as one of life’s simplicities of a young person with lots to do and much to prove. Give this track a listen, Milwaukee, and remember… “All Love. Peace. Put the guns down. Let’s party up!”- Ward

/Naomi-Re’a CW