R&B
Singer/songwriter Noel Gourdin is a fan of powerful music with potent messages.
Influenced by iconic voices like Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and Johnny Taylor,
Gourdin has learned a thing or two about crafting songs that speak to the
heart, mind and soul. His rich buttery
smooth alto, flavored with a gritty and bluesy undercurrent and punctuated by
agile gospel riffs, make him instantly recognizable. Gourdin's ability to drive home a song was
quickly evidenced when he exploded onto the scene in 2008. His unforgettable
and soulfully charged hit “The River,” managed to hold the #1 slot at Urban AC
Radio for 15 consecutive weeks. On
February 18, 2014, Noel Gourdin made his Shanachie Entertainment/Top Notch
Music debut with City Heart, Southern Soul, which the young and charming
musician says harnesses the true essence of soul music, while at the same time
expands its boundaries.
The album title
City Heart, Southern Soul speaks directly to Noel Gourdin’s roots. Born in
Brockton, MA and having spent numerous summers with his family in Pachuta,
Mississippi, Gourdin is the perfect amalgamation of city fire and southern
heat. His debut After My Time came in
2008 featuring his gospel tinged hit single “The River.” Fresh: The Definition
was released in showcasing a refreshing blend of live instrumentation, organic
production, and lyrical content as heard on the Top 10 Urban AC single,
“Beautiful.”
With the release of
City Heart, Southern Soul, Noel Gourdin continues to assert himself as one of
the most promising voices of his generation, making music that promises to
stand the test of time. Noel confides that he hope his music will be known for
its quality. He adds, “It’s really important for me to be respectful and have
music that can speak to the masses, from a two year old to your Great
GrandMAMA! Musical integrity is extremely important to me, for when I leave the
industry my musical legacy is what I want to be remembered for…Timeless, Real
and Soulful, music.”
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