Behind The Groove With Noel Gourdin
Noel Gourdin may be a new jack on the scene, but he is an old soul when it comes to music. The Brockton, Massachusetts born-and-bred singer has deep roots in the South, and he pays homage to this on his debut single, "The River." King of Comedy turned syndicated morning show host, Steve Harvey, took a strong liking to the song and that's when the fun started for Gourdin. Christened as "Steve Harvey's Big Find" mere months ago, "The River" received national airplay, was featured in the film Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins and finally became a hit after first debuting some time in 2007. Far from an overnight success, Noel has been trying to make his mark for a while now and with his debut album After My Time hitting stores next Tuesday, his time is now.
I recently had an opportunity to chat with Noel about his newfound success, the goodness he has in store for us on his CD, and his plans for a long future in the recording industry. With a clever mix of soul and R&B on his new disc, I expect to hear good music coming from this talented young man for years to come.
*Music from After My Time played during interview: "The River" and "One Love"
Remember a time when you could turn on the radio and actually hear real singing at any time of day on most stations? Sadly, those days are gone thanks to corporate greed and general public apathy. But thankfully there are still true artists who exist to bring good music back to the forefront by any means necessary. One such artist who is trying to bring singing back is Calvin Richardson. He has returned to the music scene after a five-year break with a new album and a new outlook but with the same soulful sound you remember.
The name Hilary Mwelwa may not be familiar to most soul music fans. Unless, that is, they're aware that she is the "Hil" in the duo Hil St. Soul--and arguably the "Soul" as well. Hilary serves as the face and voice of the project that has its roots in England but has captivated fans of urban adult contemporary music stateside and beyond.
