Singer: Michelle "Songbird" Gordon
Location: Miami
Genre: Reggae, R&B and Gospel
Influences: Reggae, W. Houston & M. Carey
Biography:
Inspired by vocal legends, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, veteran reggae artist Michelle 'Songbird' Gordon combines classic soul, RnB, gospel and reggae to create her own signature style.
Michelle began singing from the young age of four in Kingston, Jamaica, to the simple rhythm of congo drums and tambourine. Moving to Miami, Florida with her mother, two sisters, and four brothers at the age of seven, Michelle's life was continuously blessed/influenced with music. An artist herself, her mother recorded several singles with reggae singer/producer Barry Biggs, and she inspired and encouraged Michelle. School choir gave Michelle more opportunities for vocal training, music lessons, and performing. She participated in singing competitions and talent shows, and won several awards.
Blessed with the power of a lead singer and the harmonious finesse of a background vocalist, Michelle Gordon's repertoire is impressive. She's opened shows for reggae music's top artists, Skeita Davis, Shabba Ranks, Jimmy Cliff, Coco Tea, Lady Saw and Kashief Lindo. She toured with Michael "Grammy" Rose (of Black Uhuru) as one of his background singers. Michelle performed background vocals on Marcia Griffith's album, Shining Time (released in 2005), and Pressure's album, Coming Back to You (released in 2009).
Michelle's first solo recording, "All The Man That I Need," was produced by Percy Chin from Jah Life Time Records. She went on to record with producer Willie Lindo for Heavy Beat Records and recorded several hit single and a duet with Jimmy Riley entitled "Private Number." She's a two-time Reggae Soca Music Award Nominee Artist for Best Reggae Female Vocalist. Recording with some of reggae's top producers, Percy Chin (Jah Life Records), Joe Fraser Records (Ras I Records), Eno Stafford (Epistar Productions), Heavy Beat Records, and Sly & Robbie, Michelle has earned the right to stand amongst reggae music's legends.
Released on the Meditations Record label, Michelle's debut solo album "Lioness", features 13 tracks that demonstrate her powerful vocal range, melodic talent, and skills writing conscious lyrics. Title track, "Lioness," celebrates the righteous path of the spiritually strong woman. "I'm in You," calls upon everyone to live in universal acceptance and love, seeing ourselves in others.
Michelle Michelle, Gordon's second album, was produced by Anthony Gordon for the Ras-I Productions Label. A revelatory collection of music, Michelle draws on the influences of roots, dancehall, lovers and urban reggae, with roots inspired "Jah Is Always Around" and "Father Help Me," and British styled lovers reggae, "Your Love In Me" and "Hurry Home Baby". Soul inspiring and conscious, Michelle Michelle appeals to an international audience.
A truly evolutionary artist, Michelle's music pays tribute to some of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, continuing their inspired work. In her songs today, Michelle blends musical styles and genres, relating to people worldwide. Songbird holds nothing back in her single for Rimshot Productions, "I Just Want to Love You". Cradled by a lover's rock reggae riddim, with a true R&B sultry soulful feel, Michelle's passionate voice carries listeners deep into the heart of the music. Look for her new video, "I Just Want to Love You," to follow shortly.
Another new single, produced by Fitzroy Francis for the Mightyful13 label, entitled "Essence Of Love" debuted mid Sept. 2012 where it quickly moved up the charts attaining #1 status on the well respected Foundation Radio NY Reggae Top 30 Chart. While planning to follow up her #1 hit with the Mightyful 13 label.
In June 2014, She released the single "A Woman Called Moses" produced by Fitzroy Francis, Dennis Stone & Tuviel Levi for Mightyful13 Records. The song is dedicated to the memory of Harriet Tubman and all the women who have devoted their lives to the cause of freedom all over the world.
In October 2014, She released the new tune "All I Need".
Michelle "Songbird" Gordon is also back in the studio working on her upcoming third solo album with the Gold Record winning team at BigUp Entertainment/Vybetribe Productions. No doubt, the "Songbird's" best work is yet to come. More Musical Blessings!
MICHELLE "SONGBIRD" GORDON - DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Albums:
.2000 - Lioness
.2002 - Michelle Michelle
2) Singles:
[Partial]
.1993 - All The Man That I Need - [Jah Life Time Records]
.1995 - Lover's Trap - (Heavy Beat Records)
.1995 - Private Number (Michelle Gordon & Jimmy Riley) - [Heavy Beat Records]
.1996 - Think Twice - [Aquarious Recording]
.1997 - Exhale Shoop Shoop - [VP Records]
.1997 - Exhale Shoop Shoop - [VP Records]
.2008 - Rise Up - [Chad Supreme Records]
.2008 -
.2009 - Your Love In Me - [Chad Supreme Records]
.2009 - In Your Eyes - (Heavy Beat Records)
.2012 - I Just Want To Love You - [Michelle Gordon]
.2012 - Essence Of Life - [Mightyful13 Records/VP Records]
.2013 - No Way - [Michelle Gordon Label]
.2014 - A Woman Called Moses - [Mightyful13/VP Records]
.2014 - All I Need - [Michelle Gordon]
3) Collaborations & Guest appearances:
[Partial]
.1997 - Private Number (M. Gordon & J. Riley) - [From the Compilation "Big People Music Vol. 3" - (Charm Records)]
.2007 - Exhale Shoop Shoop - [From the Compilation "Full Attention Riddim" - (Joe Frasier)]
.2008 - Rise Up - [(From the Compilation "Reggae Time" - [Chad Supreme Records]
.2009 - Your Love In Me - [From the Compilation "Hard Time Rock" - (Chad Supreme Records)]
.2009 - New Love - [From the Compilation "Nice & Ruff" - (Heavy Beat Records)]
.2009 - Must've Been Love - [From the Compilation "Nice & Ruff 2" - (Heavy Beat Records)]
.2009 - In Your Eyes - [From the Compilation "Reggae Hits Of The Century" - (Heavy Beat)]
.2010 - You Are The One - [From the Compilation "Rough Situation" - (Chad Supreme Records)]
.2012 - Try Again - [From the Compilation "Tuff Vibes Vol. 1" - (Jobeshill Records)]
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Michelle "Songbird" Gordon - Discography:
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1) Albums:
.2000 - Lioness
(Original Press):
Tracks:
1) The Journey. 2) Roll Call. 3) Lioness. 4) Don't Judge Me. 5) Throw Down Babylon. 6) Can't Do Without You. 7) Marching To Zion. 8) Nuff Praises. 9) I'm In You. 10) Spiritual Healing. 11) Sing For Joy. 12) Never Gonna. 13) Throw Down Babylon [Remix Featuring Drums N Unity].
[Label: Meditation Records (Cd: 2000), Tp Records (Digital: 2006)]
Buy Album at Amazon - Itunes - Emusic
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.2002 - Michelle Michelle
(Original Press):
Tracks:
1) Your Love In Me. 2) Home Girl [Feat. Fiona]. 3) Michelle Michelle. 4) Out Of Season. 5) Jah Is Always Around. 6) Hurry Home Baby. 7) You Are The One. 8) All Over You. 9) Who Am I. 10) Take My Love. 11) Get It Right (Feat. Ryan]. 12) Heaven. 13) Feel Like A Woman. 14) Father Help Me. 15) Jah Is Always Around Pt. 2 [Feat. Honorebel].
[Label: Ras-I (Cd: 2002)]
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2) Singles:
[Partial]
.2012 - I Just Want To Love You
(Original Press):
Song: I Just Want To Love You
Format: Digital Single
Label: Michelle Gordon
Buy Single at Amazon - Itunes
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.2012 - Essence Of Life - (on the Riddim "Essence Of Life")
(Original Press):
Song: Essence of Life
Format: Digital Single produced by Fitzroy Francis
Label: Mightyful13 Records/VPal Records
Buy Single at Amazon - Itunes - Junodownload
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.2013 - No Way
(Original Press):
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Song: No Way
Format: Digital Single
Label: Michelle Gordon
Buy Single at iTunes
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.2014 - A Woman Called Moses
(Original Press):
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Song: A Woman Called Moses
Format: Digital Single produced by F. Francis/Dennis Stone/Tuviel Levi for Mightyful13 Records
Label: Mightyful13 / VP Records
Buy Single at iTunes - GooglePlay
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.2014 - All I Need
(Original Press):
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Song: All I Need
Format: Digital Single
Label: Michelle Gordon
Buy Single at CdBaby
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Michelle "Songbird" Gordon - Contact:
Myspace
Michelle Bookings info:
Shae Bullock, Absoultely Royal
Email: jahshea@aol.com
U.S.A. Phone: +1561 704 3873
Michelle 'Songbird' Gordon "A Woman Called Moses" - 2014
Michelle 'Songbird' Gordon "No Way"
Michelle 'Songbird' Gordon "Essence Of Life" - (Music Video)
Michelle 'Songbird' Gordon "New Love"
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In This Page..... Michelle "Songbird" Gordon
Photos courtesy of Dreadstone/Bigup Entertainment
Biography courtesy of Dreadstone/Bigup Entertainment
Discography by Weststar
Special thanks to Fitzroy Francis
I would like to thank you for the information you've provided so far and the support.
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Great voice range as usual, Michelle. Continue the good work.
ReplyDeleteYayy, great job Michelle, glad to see that you are back on the scene! Reach for the stars, all the best! - Maxine
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