MAJID JORDAN

Biography

Majid Jordan is a Canadian R&B duo formed in 2011 by vocalist Majid Al Maskati, born October 22, 1990, in Bahrain, and producer Jordan Ullman, born September 8, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario. They met at Majid's birthday party in Toronto while both attending the University of Toronto, where they bonded over music and began producing tracks in Jordan's dorm room, releasing their first single 'Hold Tight' anonymously on SoundCloud just days later. Working from dorms and Jordan's parents' basement, they dropped their debut EP Afterhours under the pseudonym Good People, which caught the attention of Noah '40' Shebib, leading to their signing with OVO Sound, Drake's label imprint under Warner Records.[1][2][3]

Their career breakthrough came in 2013 when they co-produced and featured on Drake's hit 'Hold On, We're Going Home' from Nothing Was the Same, which charted globally and earned multiple award nominations and wins. They released their OVO debut EP A Place Like This in 2014, followed by their self-titled full-length album Majid Jordan in 2016, featuring 'My Love' with Drake. Their sound blends smooth R&B vocals with atmospheric production, drawing from Toronto's music scene, and they announced their first North American tour that year.[1][2][4]

Majid Jordan has earned accolades including Much Music Video Awards wins for 'Forever,' 'My Love' (with Drake), and 'Every Step Every Way,' alongside nominations at iHeartRadio, Billboard, Juno, and Soul Train Awards. Their legacy includes elevating OVO Sound's R&B roster and influencing the atmospheric, emotive style in modern R&B through collaborations with major artists.[1][2]

Fun Facts

• They produced their first single 'Hold Tight' in just one day after meeting at Majid's birthday party and posted it anonymously on SoundCloud.[1][2]
• Majid Jordan initially released music under the pseudonym 'Good People' before signing with OVO Sound.[1][5]
• Both members were University of Toronto students—Majid studying business/economics—when they converted a dorm into their first recording studio.[3][6]
• Majid received a Rolex from his grandfather, who worked 45 years for the Bahrain government, as a retirement gift passed down to him.[7]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Noah '40' Shebib - Discovered and signed them to OVO Sound after being impressed by their Afterhours EP (Afterhours EP) [2011-2013]

Key Collaborators

• Drake - Co-produced and featured on major hits; label affiliation via OVO Sound ('Hold On, We're Going Home' (Nothing Was the Same, 2013), 'My Love' (Majid Jordan, 2016), co-wrote 'Mine' (Beyoncé, 2013)) [2013-2016]
• Beyoncé - Co-wrote track via Drake/OVO connection ('Mine' (Beyoncé, 2013)) [2013]
• PartyNextDoor - Featured on track ('One I Want') [2018]
• Khalid - Featured on track ('Caught Up') [2019]

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia