Gene Noble

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Gene Noble
Born Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Origin Long Island, New York, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Vocalist, Writer
Years active2004–present

Gene Noble (Born James Eugene Roston III) is an American singer and songwriter, based in New York and Los Angeles. He is best known for the 2016 song "Only Love" which received airplay on radio stations around the world. He has written songs for artists such as Jason Derulo, Chris Brown, Faith Evans, Usher, CeeLo Green, Jay Z, Alicia Keys, John Legend and Diddy. [2] [3]

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Early life and career

Roston grew up traveling with his father, who served in the US military and traveled to wherever in the world he was stationed. His father died in an attempt to rescue another man in 1986 when Roston was aged four. He later moved to Long Island, New York with his mother and brother. [4] A year later, he began playing the piano and writing poetry. Inspired by singer Prince and R&B musician D’Angelo, Noble decided to pursue a career as a musical artist. [5]

On March 4, 2014, Roston released his debut EP, Rebirth of Gene, which was described by Noisey as "Everything from his lofty vocals to the electro production." [6] He released a cover of the 2013 song "Say Something" by A Great Big World. [7]

In 2015, he released the song "Trust". [8] He previously released another song, titled "Money Over Bullshit". [9]

On October 6, 2017, he released the single "Never Know". [2]

In 2017, he released the song "Stolen Moments", which features LaChardon. It would be included on his debut studio album The Cost. [10] The song, as described by Roston, is about "the story of two people who can't officially be together because they are in other situations but it doesn't prevent them from finding time for each other." [11]

In 2019 he appeared with Sting and Shaggy on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. His vocal contributions were featured prominently on the last track: a mashup of Shape of My Heart and Lucid Dreams. [12]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Rebirth of Gene
  • Released: March 4, 2014
  • Label: FEG
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYear
"Trust"2015
"For Granted"
(featuring Keisha Renee)		2016
"Never Know"2017
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Digital
[13]
"Goin Up"
(Tyran Brown featuring Gene Noble)		2015—Book of Tyran
"Only Love"
(Shaggy featuring Pitbull and Gene Noble)		20Non-album single
"You Know I Do"
(Ffurious featuring Gene Noble)		2017—

Guest appearances

TitleYearAlbum
"One Day in Heaven"
(John Regan featuring Skyzoo & Gene Noble)		2010Sorry I'm Late
"Glow"
(Jake Miller featuring Gene Noble)		2013The Road Less Traveled
"Dynasty"
(Emilio Rojas featuring Gene Noble)		2014Zero Fucks Given, Vol. One
"Buy My Love"
(Emilio Rojas featuring Gene Noble)		2015L.I.F.E.
"Y.W.M.O."
(Wolfgang Gartner featuring Gene Noble)		201610 Ways to Steal Home Plate
"Shame (My Name)"
(Frzy featuring Gene Noble)		God King Slave
"For You"
(Frank Simmons III featuring Gene Noble)		2017Blacksuite

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Exclusive: Gene Noble 'Never Know' (Video Premiere)". The Hype Magazine. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Gene Noble is the music industry's secret weapon". Rolling Out. December 8, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Pen's Rhythm Nation: Gene Noble and The Rebirth of Gene". de la Pen. February 11, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Gene Noble". Audible Treats. November 30, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Listen to Gene Noble's "Aware"". Noisey. February 24, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ "SoulTracks Instant Classic: Gene Noble asks us to "Say Something"". SoulTracks – Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews. January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Put Your 'Trust' In Gene Noble". SoulBounce. June 4, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Premiere: Gene Noble 'Money Over Bullshit'". Vibe. April 13, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
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  11. ↑ "Gene Noble Releases New Single 'Stolen Moments' [Exclusive Premiere] – Rated R&B". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Sting And Shaggy: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
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