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Noel Gourdin - Beautiful
Artist: Noel Gourdin
Producer: Marcus "DL" Siskind and Ryan Toby
Album: Fresh: The Definition
Label: Mass Appeal Ent./eOne
When it comes to disrespecting women, modern pop culture offers a colloquialism for every occasion – with many of the catchiest, most colorful specimens popularized by urban music. Along with your usual female dogs and gardening implements, term like “jump-off,” “baby mama” and “chicken head” (not positive about that last one) have become ubiquitous in conversation… but does that make using them right? Noel Gourdin thinks not; on his latest single the crooner who brought us The River (way) back in 2008 resolves to quit making excuses and start calling his girl what she really is: Beautiful. Over Marcus “DL” Siskind and Ryan Toby‘s smooth-and-classy soul backdrop, the recent eOne signee gives guys a lesson on treating a woman like she deserves to be treated – and reminds ladies who may have forgotten how it feels. In the process, he delivers all the vocal fireworks an R&B-lover could ask for, lacing the beat with understated melisma and pristine harmonies. Like what you’re hearing? There’s plenty more where this came from on Noel Gourdin’s forthcoming full-length, Fresh: The Definition, scheduled to hit stores April 12.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on February 28, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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I keep it short and sweet on Sunday evening...
Its been a long time since I heard anything new from Noel, but he is back (and in the Booth for the first time in 2.5 years) and what an entrance. This should do very well at Urban AC. Its wonderful to hear true R&B music. 
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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My favorite of the night. The beat is a monster, and Noel hangs his lyrics with the production in such a great way. Solid track!
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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I hated the River, it was way overrated and boring. This is more up to my speed. Big ups to Noel for this one.
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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Noel Gourdin is one of the most underrated artists, so to say "The River" was overrated is beyond me. ANYWAYS, I'm glad to hear something brand new from Noel and glad to hear he has another album coming out. This has a completely different vibe from his sound 3 years ago, but it's still in the same vein, content-wise. Why? Because you can hear the sincerity. It reminds me of something Musiq Soulchild would have put out. R&B like this is what's getting me excited for the genre again. Ryan Toby, the City High/Sister Act 2 Alumni behind the boards too? You can't go wrong with that. Support the guy, 'cuz I want to hear more of this type of stuff on the radio...
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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good one. talent speaks for itself.
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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I'm not going to buck the trend of positivity here. This could have easily been cheesy, but the talent and sincerity behind the record force you to take notice. Good to hear someone making beautiful music.
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
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First time listener of Noel Gourdin....What a nice soothing track....i like...keep them coming Noel
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 02, 2011 |
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I love it! I played it for young women in my class as I talked about having a positive self image.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
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