{"id":807,"date":"2026-04-03T06:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/?p=807"},"modified":"2026-04-03T07:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:24:09","slug":"andre-ward-releases-soulful-new-single-still-featuring-janice-dempsey-out-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/article\/andre-ward-releases-soulful-new-single-still-featuring-janice-dempsey-out-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Andre Ward Releases Soulful New Single \u201cStill\u201d Featuring Janice Dempsey \u2014 Out Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Andr\u00e9 Ward<\/a>, one of contemporary jazz\u2019s most consistent chart\u2011toppers, makes a powerful return with his new single \u201cStill<\/em><\/a>,\u201d a smooth, emotionally rich collaboration featuring the velvet\u2011toned vocals of Janice Dempsey<\/a>. The track immediately reaffirms Ward\u2019s place as a leading voice in modern instrumental music, blending sophistication with soul in a way only he can.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the opening bars, \u201cStill\u201d showcases Ward\u2019s signature lyrical saxophone style \u2014 the same expressive sound that has earned him global acclaim and repeated placements on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. His phrasing is warm, fluid, and deeply emotive, setting the tone for a track built on connection and enduring affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the New Release<\/strong> \u2014 Janice Dempsey\u2019s contribution elevates the single even further. Her smooth, commanding vocal delivery creates a seamless dialogue with Ward\u2019s horn, resulting in a performance that feels intimate yet expansive. The chemistry between the two artists is undeniable, each line echoing the song\u2019s themes of consistency and lasting love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Musically, \u201cStill\u201d strikes a perfect balance between old\u2011school soul sensibilities and modern production. The mid\u2011tempo groove is polished but never sterile, allowing the warmth of the sax and vocals to shine through. It\u2019s a track equally suited for quiet evenings, curated playlists, and high\u2011rotation radio play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ward describes the creative process as one rooted in emotion: \u201cWorking on \u2018Still\u2019 was about capturing a feeling that lasts,\u201d he explains. \u201cJanice brought an incredible energy to the track that perfectly complemented the story I wanted to tell through the horn.\u201d His intention is clear \u2014 every note feels purposeful, every phrase crafted to resonate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a standalone single, \u201cStill\u201d highlights Ward\u2019s continued evolution as an artist. His blend of R&B, funk, and traditional jazz remains as seamless as ever, reaffirming why he\u2019s considered a defining figure in the \u201curban\u2011jazz\u201d movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Artist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Andr\u00e9 Ward is a world\u2011renowned saxophonist whose innovative \u201curban\u2011jazz\u201d style has helped reshape the contemporary jazz landscape. A veteran performer, he has shared stages with legendary artists and built a reputation for making the saxophone truly \u201csing,\u201d a quality that has made him a staple in the smooth jazz community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With multiple chart\u2011topping releases and a global fan base, Ward continues to push the boundaries of instrumental music. His ability to blend genres while maintaining emotional clarity sets him apart as one of the most expressive saxophonists of his generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Thoughts<\/strong> \u2014 \u201cStill\u201d is a standout release \u2014 warm, soulful, and beautifully crafted. Andre Ward and Janice Dempsey deliver a performance that feels timeless, offering listeners a reminder of how powerful simplicity and sincerity can be. It\u2019s a track that lingers long after it ends, and one that reinforces Ward\u2019s position as a leading voice in contemporary jazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen below<\/strong> and connect with artist <\/strong>on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andr\u00e9 Ward, one of contemporary jazz\u2019s most consistent chart\u2011toppers, makes a powerful return with his new single \u201cStill,\u201d a smooth, emotionally rich collaboration featuring the velvet\u2011toned vocals of Janice Dempsey. The track immediately reaffirms Ward\u2019s place as a leading voice in modern instrumental music, blending sophistication with soul in a way only he can. From […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","googlesitekit_rrm_CAowks-iDA:productID":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"1","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","show_comment_section":"1","number_popup_post":"3","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-715","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Archodia Spotlight Featured Article ","disable_ad":"0","override_template":"0","sponsored_post":"1","sponsored_post_name":"#Musicspotlight","sponsored_post_url":"https:\/\/my.archodia.com\/forms\/quote\/febc3b4fd8b1263f71029412383b9685?styled=1&with_logo=1","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"1","sponsored_post_logo":"800"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":"9"},"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":{"paragraph_limit":"2","enable_premium_post":"0","enable_free_post":"0","override_paragraph_limit":"0","enable_preview_post":"0","enable_preview_video":"0"},"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0","override_view_counter":"0","override_share_counter":"0","override_like_counter":"0","override_dislike_counter":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,2,9,23],"tags":[131,126,130,132],"class_list":["post-807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spotlight","category-music","category-jazz","category-rnb","tag-andre-ward","tag-blues","tag-deh-tyme-ent","tag-janice-dempsey"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/andre-ward.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgVQ2M-d1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=807"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":823,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions\/823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archodia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}