Noel Gourdin

R&B Artist

Hailing from Brockton, MA, Billboard chart-topping R&B Singer-Songwriter Noel Gourdin draws inspiration from legendary hometown fighters such as the undefeated Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Fortified with a tenacious resilience instilled by his family roots, Gourdin has overcome a battle with depression with renewed determination to bring the world healing through timeless music. Best known for his Billboard #1 Adult R&B hit, “The River,” Gourdin’s nearly two-decade career in music has taken him around the globe from the big stage to the big screen. Following the release of his latest single, “Lovin’ Up (You) feat. Regi Myrix,” the R&B/Soul heavyweight is preparing for another melodic victory to satiate his international fan base.
Fueled after a vindicating chance encounter to collaborate in the studio with iconic Multi-platinum Artist/Producer Dr. Dre, Gourdin secured a knock-out in 2004 after Grammy award-winning Super Producer KayGee of Naughty By Nature punched his song “Family Reunion” into the opening credits of the hit motion picture, The Cookout. Subsequently, he was signed to a major recording deal with Sony Music, releasing his debut album After My Time in 2008. Laced with rich vocals and a contemporary classic feel, his single “The River” rose to the top of the Billboard charts and landed him another synch placement in the movie, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. Noel’s sophomore album Fresh: The Definition featured live instrumentation and the sounds of classic soul, producing his second Top 10 Urban AC chart-topping hit, “Beautiful.”
Forever influenced by soul music pioneers introduced by his Father, such as Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, Gourdin never veers far from his mastery of timeless soul. In 2012, Gourdin returned from a sold-out international tour throughout the UK, and recorded his third album project, City Heart, Southern Soul. Released in 2014, the Top Notch Music independently released album culminated in a collaborative mosaic of records with well-respected and underrated writers and producers. Album singles like “Foxxxy” and “Heaven Knows” amassed heavy rotation on UK radio landing him in the Top 10 of UK’s urban radio soul charts. His single "Don't You Wanna" became another fan favorite after being featured on VH1's hit series Love and Hip Hop – Atlanta. Gourdin recently critical acclaim and heavy rotation for his Brian Culbertson collaboration “You’re My Music,” from Culbertson’s album Dreams. Recognized for his success in crafting synchronized musical hits, Gourdin was tapped to write and produce the title track for the Baz Brother’s film, Love N Success.
Noel Gourdin’s indisputable scorecard for penning modern soul in the vein of timeless classics has cemented his position in R&B history. With an undefeated determination to rise to the challenge of possessing an intrinsic musical gift, Gourdin continues to deliver ageless love songs that conquer the boundaries of time!
Noels' EP "Back To Basics" is on the way soon so stay tuned !!