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NOEL OSBORNE

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Noel Osborne -Soul, Alternative, Rock, Reggae and Hip Hop Artist - Godfather of Calgary's Hip Hop Scene

Noel Osborne currently makes his home between Los Angeles and Miami, but continues to be a driving force in the Canadian Music Scene, having recently linked up with the Canadian group, Bran Van 3000 as a featured artist on their album, ROSE.

He has collaborated with many music artists including Max-A- Million, Jay Crawford (AKA Jay-Ross),Fred Rector, Terry Steele, Reggie Turner and the Williams Brothers of EMI Records and many other up-and-coming producers in the L.A. scene.

Noel was featured and starred in many TV Commercials. He hosted and produced a trendy cutting edge cable show called “the Thursday Edition”. A cult following soon formed, leading Noel to host many syndicated television shows, including “the Movie Show” produced by Larry Day. Larry soon saw something special in Noel and developed a TV pilot for him called “Rock N’ Reel.” In the underground Canadian Hip Hop scene he was nominated for an ARIA Award for best R&B Rap Single of the Year. His single gained popularity and momentum as it was heard throughout many Canadian cities on radio and in nightclubs. He also worked on and appeared in music videos with Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, the Offspring, and many others. Noel also starred in TV commercials for Miller Genuine Draft (Ireland), Benson and Hedges (UK), and Albertson’s Supermarkets. Noel was also fortunate enough to work on the television programs “Malcolm and Eddie" (UPN Network), and The Young and the Restless.

Montreal’s James Di Salvio, the ringleader of Bran Van 3000 refers to Osborne in the credits as a “quantum producer” in recognition of his special ability to bring people together and make things happen. “Noel is a great person, wonderful artist and a risk-taker. He is a big part of the record, not only for his contributions as a singer but for his introductions to a lot of different artists and industry people. He was our guardian angel on the project. When things got tough, he was always there offering lots of encouragement. I really respect Noel’s skill and unique talent".

Osborne is currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album, Intergalactic Love Affair, slated for release in fall 2008.

In addition, Noel and his music were recently featured in LA at a PLAYBOY fashion show at the famous Conga Room (Jennifer Lopez), and was Noel given the honor of being the only performer at the exclusive opening of AJ Japour Gallery in South Beach, Miami featuring the Premier Exhibition, "Art with A View" -21st Century Sculptural & 3-D Art & Salvador Dali Sculptures.