Noel Pagan is an American singer known for his contributions to the freestyle and dance music genres in the 1980s and 1990s. Born in New York City, Pagan began his musical career as a member of the Latin Rascals, a DJ and production duo known for their remixes and edits of popular songs. In 1982, Pagan released his debut solo album titled "The Question" under the label Tommy Boy Records. The album featured the hit single "Silent Morning," which became a freestyle classic and established Pagan as a prominent figure in the genre. "Silent Morning" still receives radio airplay and is often performed in live concerts and DJ sets. Pagan's smooth vocals and catchy melodies helped him gain a dedicated fan base and led to collaborations with other freestyle artists, such as George Lamond and TKA.
Noel
Noel Pagan (also known simply as Noel) is a Puerto Rican freestyle music singer born in the Bronx, New York. His debut single, “Silent Morning”, became his first Top 10 hit on the dance singles chart and peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.
Noel’s 1987 debut single “Silent Morning” reached #47 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second single, “Like a Child”, peaked at #67 in 1988, but it became his first number-one single on the dance chart. Also in 1988, Noel released his self-titled debut album, which peaked at #126 on the Billboard 200. He topped the dance charts again later that year with “Out of Time”.
In 1990, Noel worked with Tony Moran on his project Concept of One, with Noel being the featured vocalist. The single was released as “The Question” by Concept of One featuring Noel, and received heavy airplay in clubs and on dance stations, and hit the dance charts.
1993 saw the release of Noel’s second album, Hearts on Fire, released by Mercury Records. It represented a change in style for Noel, leaning more on pop than dance/freestyle. In this album, which differed from the previous Claus came to record a cover of the song “Donna” by Ritchie Valens. It was not a success, and Noel was dropped from the label.
In the 1990s, “Silent Morning” was included in many compilations of freestyle hits.
Noel continues to perform and record music. In 2000, Noel was invited to participate in the festival Freestyle Reunion with various artists in the genre. In 2001, Noel teamed up with trance producer Ford for the single “Will I Find True Love”.
In 2007, he released the single “I Feel Alive”.
Noel
There are multiple artists named Noel: 1. Noel Miller is a member of the American comedy hip-hop duo, Tiny Meat Gang. 2. Noel Pagan, a Cuban-American born New Yorker, hit the ground running with the release of his knockdown dragout smash dance single, "Silent Morning," released in the first half of 1987. We had to wait until September of 1988 for his first album to be released in its entirety. Another hit to come off was "Like A Child," while songs like "Change," and "City Streets," among others, further demonstrated Noel's writing skills and vocal talent. In 1990, Noel cameo'd on "How Could You Have The Heart," by fellow Freestyle artists Girls Club, as well as releasing the maxisingle "The Question," a collaboration with Tony Moran, which proved to be another powerful megahit for him. One of those songs that as soon as you hear it, you've got no choice but to hit the dance floor. If one puts it together, this 1990 tune could almost be a continuation of the story told in "Silent Morning." When 1993 rolled around, "The Questionm" was re-released on a project which included several artists, the end result being the album "Concept Of One." However, Noel found his musical heart in a different place at this point, and decided to experiment with "pop-rock. ' The album entitled "Hearts On Fire," continued to showcase his maturing writing ability, and proved further vocal range for the deep-voiced artist. One of the songs was even featured in an episode of "Baywatch." Despite the quality of this album, it wasn't accepted very well by the general public, as many of them couldn't get the "freestyle artist," label out of their head when it came to Noel. September, 2001 brought us Noel's new one, a collaboration with producer FORD. "Will I Find True Love." Going for "trance / tribal," now, Noel is currently working on an album with the likes of Eddie Arroyo and Eddie Baez. 3. Leonid Malkov a D&B producer professionally known as Noel emerging from the town of Vladivostok, Russia. Releasing on labels including Ram, Fokuz, ProgRAM, Critical, Citrus, Syndrome, Demand, IM:Ltd, Peer Pressure, Addictive Behaviour.
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Freestyle Friday: “Silent Morning”
“Silent Morning” is the debut – and most famous – single of singer Noel Pagan, from his self-titled debut album, released in 1987.
The history of “Silent Morning” is pretty compelling. Noel was discovered by “a man” (quotes mine) looking for singers. Never having written a song, and encouraged by this man to write what he was feeling, Noel created a song called “Spanish Morning.” After a few weeks of recording, “the man” disappeared. Noel was working as a bartender, and realized his boss had good contacts, like David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Noel decided to record his demo and handed it to his boss. Noel’s boss showed the song to the manager of a label, who suggested they change the lyrics. Noel rewrote the song, now called “Silent Morning,” released on the 4th and B’Way label.
Spin listed the recording of “Silent Morning” as the seventh of ten “Great Moments in Recording Studio History,” due to an alleged event in which “producer Aaron Hanson put a gun to Noel’s head and threatened to blow his head off if he didn’t sing the song Hanson’s way.”
A boss, a label executive, a man with contacts, a producer with a gun. That’s a lot of mysterious and dangerous men. Just sayin’.
The second single from his album, “Like a Child,” became his first number-one single on the dance chart. It’s a good song – not great, but similar enough to “Silent Morning” to be pretty enjoyable, especially his plaintive, “How could you lie to me?”
In 1990, Noel worked with Tony Moran on his project “Concept of One,” with Noel being the featured vocalist. The single was released as “The Question” by Concept of One featuring Noel, and received heavy airplay in clubs, on dance stations, and hit the dance charts. It’s not bad, but it’s a retread of his two earlier, better hits.
The first time I heard about “freestyle music” was when my friend Adrian mentioned it, referring to this song. Adrian was from Brooklyn, and deeply involved and interested in dance music (he still is). He’s one of those friends who was always introducing me to new music.
“Silent Morning” exploded like a bomb in my sleepy, wintry Maine campus in 1987 – at least, among my friends. I’m certain that the first time I noticed it, I was flipping through the newly-arrived 12-inch singles at WRBC, the Bates College radio station. I wonder why this particular 12-inch grabbed my attention?
But then there’s the song. This is the perfect example of the freestyle formula – spare production, simple percussion, a couple of synthesized flourishes, and a plaintive, melancholy vocal. It’s typical of the style, but it’s also an extraordinary example. Adrian heard it, and said, “Oh, that’s freestyle.”
That voice, that stare, that amazing hair. I can even look past the cigarette tucked behind his ear in the video. Noel’s goofy, endearing breakdancing on the Brooklyn rooftop is a direct result of freestyle’s roots as “breakdancing music.” He’s sweet, sexy, and a little dangerous – at least to 19-year-old me, tucked away in cold Maine liberal college campus. The song and the video were another reminder of the big urban world just there, waiting for us. Of course Adrian was also from the big city, directly experiencing the music scene there and reporting back to us. But Adrian was more Bates College than 4th and B’way, at least then.
Noel continues to perform and record music. If I read his Facebook profile correctly, he also seems to be an avid bodybuilder and anti-Obama gun enthusiast. Still handsome, though.
“Silent Morning” facts:
- Number 47 Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, November 14, 1987
- Number 6 Hot Dance Music/Club Play
- Number 7 Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales
Pagan's smooth vocals and catchy melodies helped him gain a dedicated fan base and led to collaborations with other freestyle artists, such as George Lamond and TKA. His music often combined elements of dance, R&B, and pop, showcasing his versatility as an artist. Although Pagan had success in the freestyle scene, he ventured into other genres and styles throughout his career.
He released albums and singles in the Latin pop and salsa genres, showcasing his Puerto Rican heritage and vocal range. Despite taking breaks from music at times, Pagan continues to perform at concerts and events, reminding fans of his talent and contributions to the music industry. His catchy melodies and smooth vocals have earned him a place in the hearts of freestyle and dance music enthusiasts worldwide. In conclusion, Noel Pagan is an American singer known for his contributions to the freestyle and dance music genres. With his hit single "Silent Morning" and collaborations with other artists, Pagan established himself as a prominent figure in the freestyle scene. His smooth vocals and catchy melodies continue to attract fans, and he remains an influential artist in the industry..
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