Milwaukee-born pop/rap artist Fordo (@fordomusic) bursts onto the scene with his highly anticipated debut album 2001. The project consists of a dynamic collection of tracks that masterfully fuse early 2000s nostalgia with fresh, heartfelt storytelling. Blending catchy pop hooks, rhythmic hip-hop, soulful R&B, and dance elements, Fordo crafts an authentic sound that balances raw vulnerability with confident energy. This album undoubtedly marks Fordo as a powerful emerging voice in today’s music landscape.
Named after his birth year, 2001, the album pays homage to the music era that shaped him while capturing the highs and lows of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. “I walk the line between my own vulnerability and confidence, always drawing from real-life experiences,” Fordo says. “Being born in 2001, that era shaped me and it shows in the music I make.”
The standout single “Nobody’s Watching,” produced alongside acclaimed Victor Thell, has become an anthem for authenticity in a world obsessed with appearances. Its initial teaser clip organically racked up over 1.5 million views on TikTok – demonstrating that listeners are hungry for music that encourages genuine self-expression and connection.
Fordo shares that the whole project is meant to feel like a timeline. “It’s like flipping through chapters of growing up, figuring things out, falling in love, messing up, and learning from it,” he shares. “It’s the most complete version of myself I’ve put into music so far.”
With a sound that blends pop, rap, R&B, and dance, Fordo’s 2001 offers listeners a full emotional spectrum. Furthermore, his lyrics invite fans to embrace vulnerability without losing confidence, creating a safe space to feel seen and understood.
Fordo sums it up best: “Fordo is for the people who miss when music made you feel something. For those done asking permission to be themselves, and for anyone ready to have fun again.”
