Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Story of a Boy’ Singer-Songwriter JORDY
2023 is definitely going to be JORDY's year, and his instantly iconic new single "Story of a Boy" is just the beginning.
The track interpolates Nine Days 2000 hit "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" (recently featured in the multiversal masterpiece Everything Everywhere All at Once), with JORDY transforming the narrative into a queer love song of hope and yearning. It feels fully modern, yet nostalgic, channeling JORDY's signature honesty and creativity into the song he wishes he could have listened to on the radio as a kid.
"Story of a Boy" will also be featured on JORDY's upcoming sophomore album, BOY, which drops on April 21, and it can't come soon enough. With his music being streamed over 100 million times—and counting—he's fast becoming a fan-favorite artist. If you consider yourself to be among them, keep scrolling to discover everything he shared with us as our latest Man Crush Monday.
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Name: Jordan "JORDY" Shulman
Hometown: Los Angeles, California (by way of Chicago)
Birthday: March 11
Fun Facts:
1. JORDY's biggest guilty pleasure is staying in.
"I can be such a homebody. I would much rather cook a yummy meal and paint or watch my favorite show than go out. Of course, I have my moments, but if I can be in sweatpants and not be on a crowded dance floor, then I am a happy man."
-JORDY
2. Before he goes to any restaurant, he always does a deep dive into the menu.
"No question. I must know what I am ordering hours prior."
-JORDY
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3. He recently binge-watched The Sex Lives of College Girls, and he's obsessed.
"It's hilarious, heartwarming, relatable and everything I needed to feel like I was in college again. It was very nostalgic watching for me."
-JORDY
4. His family is Jewish, and he has fond memories of all of the special meals eaten around Jewish holidays.
"My dad makes the best potato latkes and my mom's matzo ball soup is heavenly."
-JORDY
5. He doesn't consider himself much of a collector, but he does have a lot of hats.
"I like throwing one on in the morning if I don't feel like doing my hair, and it's nice to have options!"
-JORDY
6. He looks up to a number of inspirations in various areas of his life.
"I feel like my parents are so driven, which is the reason I decided to chase my dream, but then I have musical inspirations like FLETCHER, Julia Michaels and Troye Sivan. I think that looking up to others and learning from them can be the best way to progress and move forward with your goals."
-JORDY
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7. He loves rainy days.
"For some reason, it feels like I have more permission to be comfy and cozy. Drinking coffee while listening to morning rain is one of my favorite activities."
-JORDY
8. As a kid, he watched That's So Raven religiously—and he still does.
"It makes me laugh so hard, and I just love how Raven and her friends always owned exactly who they are. It made them so lovable and relatable, and inspired me to stop caring about what others thought of me when I was younger. Keep your circle small with the ones who really know and love you close."
-JORDY
9. He's more than a little obsessed with kimchi.
"I eat it with literally everything. It's so delicious and good for you, too! Buy some kimchi!"
-JORDY
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10. Recently, he hasn't taken "Toast" by UPSAHL off repeat.
"It's the final track off of her recent EP, and I am quite literally obsessed. The production, lyrics, her vocals, everything. It's a banger."
-JORDY
11. Fans probably already know this, but above all, JORDY is a huge people person.
"I love to hug and connect and be vulnerable together. I will overshare to the max, and am always wearing my heart on my sleeve. If you come to a show, you'll feel that energy from me always."
-JORDY
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