Independent since 2010 · Houston
Indie artists,
built from the ground up.
Music production, management, and promotion. Born to protect independent artists.
- 16 yrs
- independent
- 102K
- YouTube subscribers
- 2.6M+
- views, top video
- 4 continents
- artist reach
Who we are
Born to protect independent artists
The name began in Houston in 2010. New Orleans gave it meaning; a ward is a place of protection. Sixteen years later the standard is the same: protect the art, pay the artist, and build without compromise.
Read our storyJay Davis
Co-founder · aka Blaquestalyon
Shakara Weston
Co-founder
ImUsed.ai
The first ethical AI music platform.
Powered by 9th Ward Production & Promotions and the 144K Collective, ImUsed.ai protects, credits, and pays artists every time their creative DNA inspires a new track. Musical DNA Technology™ analyzes an artist's signature sound across 12+ dimensions, and Muses automatically earn a 10–20% royalty share plus co-producer credit on every commercial release.
Powered by 9th Ward Production & Promotions and the 144K Collective.
Musical DNA Technology™
Analyzes an artist's signature sound across 12+ dimensions — vocal patterns, harmonic preferences, and lyrical DNA.
10–20% royalty share
When a Muse's DNA inspires a track, they automatically earn an auditable share and full co-producer credit.
Public, verifiable ledger
PRO registration and public attribution built in. Ethical by design, compliant on every commercial release.
The roster
Artists we build with
Independent artists we produce, manage, and promote. Great music doesn't need a zip code.
On the screen
Most-watched videos
From the Blaquestalyon / 9th Ward channel — 102K subscribers and counting.
In the press
Work with 9th Ward
Artists, partners, and press — start here.