YOLANDE NOBLE
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YOLANDE NOBLE

Toronto, Ontario, Canada | SELF

Toronto, Ontario, Canada | SELF
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Don't tell me how to - First released Single

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Bold, Sassy, and Sweet, are just a few words that describe Yolande Noble. Her tell it as it is mentality, fused with clever lyrical antics, will leave listeners haughty for more. Heavily influenced by a collage of genres, Yolande's style conforms to none. Mixing melodic melodies and gritty rap verses, never fails to compliment her diplomatic personality. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, to Guyanese parents, Yolande is the youngest of eight siblings. Drawn to a variety of arts at a young age Yolande was singing and competing at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Dancing Ballet, for the Royal Ontario School of Ballet, and Tap Dancing her way to stardom. Performing in school choirs, and plays since age 8, Yolande had no intention of making her past times exclusive hobbies. Writing and performing were active agents in solidifying her future ambitions. At 17 Yolande and a teenage friend formed a duet. The two recorded in studio throughout high school, and performed wherever opportunity knocked. It was at the age of 17 that Yolande found a love for rapping witty, and controversial lines, as it allowed her freedom to express her feisty, raw traits. After completing high school, Yolande was torn between academics and wanting to explore and pursue her music passion full-time. Since most of her siblings had completed University, it was not up for debate. Yolande would enroll in a four year Degree driven program at Ryerson University studying Radio and Television Arts. Although school had harsh time restraints on her ability to heavily focus on music, Yolande was determined to get through school, while still chasing her artistic ambitions as an artist. In 2003 Yolande auditioned at the Phoenix Concert Hall for the HoneyJam, an all female showcase in Toronto. After writing the song just a few weeks before the audition, and rehearsing it day after day in her bedroom she decided to just go for it. A few days later the call came in that she had earned her spot to perform. College radio interviews, and air play of her song, encouraged Yolande to continue writing and performing. However the stress of exams and projects made her music dreams seem distant and unattainable. During this time Yolande was working with a part-time music producer, who had earned a gold plaque, for work done on a movie soundtrack in the United States. During this time Yolande would record unreleased works, while still pursuing her Bachelor Degree. Landing jobs at Rogers Television, and CTV, Yolande began to venture into Television production on a deeper scale. All the while keeping her love for songwriting and performing near and dear to her heart. After graduating from Ryerson University,Yolande still had an urge, and passion for being a music artist. With the blessings from her mother, and support of family, and friends, Yolande decided to find one of the biggest most esteemed recording studio's in the city with hopes of connecting with people that could help push her music career goals. Yolande set her eyes on Cherrybeach Sound. This multi-million dollar recording studio has worked with artists Timberland, Drake, Rhianna, and Keri Hilson. Yolande went through a short but grueling interview with the owner of the studio, about why she wanted to pursue music and a live audition, proving vocal ability, it was a green light. The studio owner agreed to have her record, however the song had to be produced from scratch. TripleAProduction was invited onto the project and produced Yolande's First Dance Single 'Don't Tell Me How To' at Cherrybeach Sound. Released on-line August 2011. Yolande Noble foresees a a bright future, as she journey's full force forward into her music career.