Biography
As a vocalist who occasionally steps into rap, Ollie Gabriel seeks to inspire and encourage audiences through a thoughtful, affirmative fusion of pop and R&B. His 2016 single “Running Man” became an anthem that resonated widely across Europe, while three years afterward he gained national visibility in his home country by appearing on the televised songwriting contest Songland.
He first touched the piano and began composing at eight years old, absorbing classic soul discs that filled his southwest Louisiana home and gradually embracing an expansive array of styles. During his mid-teens he started producing beats and performing hooks for area rap acts. He kept developing his craft throughout college and a stint in the army. A pivotal opportunity arrived in 2016 when “Running Man” appeared throughout Europe and registered on charts in Germany and Switzerland, opening doors to worldwide performances and placements on series such as Grey’s Anatomy. His profile rose further in 2019 after he presented a song to the Songland panel of Ester Dean, John Legend, Ryan Tedder, and Shane McAnally; the collaborative result, “Something New,” evoked classic mid-’60s soul ballads and received a commercial release.
He first touched the piano and began composing at eight years old, absorbing classic soul discs that filled his southwest Louisiana home and gradually embracing an expansive array of styles. During his mid-teens he started producing beats and performing hooks for area rap acts. He kept developing his craft throughout college and a stint in the army. A pivotal opportunity arrived in 2016 when “Running Man” appeared throughout Europe and registered on charts in Germany and Switzerland, opening doors to worldwide performances and placements on series such as Grey’s Anatomy. His profile rose further in 2019 after he presented a song to the Songland panel of Ester Dean, John Legend, Ryan Tedder, and Shane McAnally; the collaborative result, “Something New,” evoked classic mid-’60s soul ballads and received a commercial release.
Singles
