R&B singer/songwriter Noel Gourdin, remarkably known for his 2008 song “The River,” is making fresh moves in his music career with a new record deal and album.
The Brockton, MA native recently signed a new record deal with Shanachie Entertainment.
“As we heard on his breakthrough hit ‘The River,’ Noel Gourdin brings a very special combination of classic soul feeling combined with a more contemporary urban sensibility in both his singing and his songwriting,” General Manager of Shanachie Entertainment Randall Grass said. “In short he is the kind of quality singer/songwriter that so many R & B fans have been looking for.”
He will make his label debut with his upcoming “City Heart, Southern Soul” album, where the artist expects to capture the true essence of soul while staying true to his city and southern roots.
“This album is a reflection of all the great soul artists of the past that inspired me to make retro-relevant records,” Gourdin said. “I strived to stay true to the organic and authentic feel that I’ve always wanted my music to encompass.”
The album will include songs like his lead single, “Heaven Knows,” UK chart-topper “FOXXXY” and “Don’t You Wanna,” which was featured on VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta.”
“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,” he said. “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.”
“City Heart, Southern Soul” is set to release January 28.
