‘Gabi is the type of artist you go to bat for.’ – Vaughn L.
Swedish 27-year-old, born and raised in Gothenburg, indie recording artist Gabriella ‘Gabi’ Goldman, is positioned to become the secular R&B act of her generation.
After taking vocal lessons from a coach for a decade or so, Goldman realized that she had a talent that she needed to share with the world. Her voice reminds me of powerhouses SZA and Raye.
On May 30, Goldman, a Brilliant Minds nominee, just released her last single, Nostalgia, which was written by herself and James Newman and produced by Stuart Crichton, from her debut EP For Myself, which was released on Redvolution Music. Memorable moments in her life are woven together melodiously. She taps into her cerebral to explore issues related to mental health and self-awareness. The newly launched heart-wrenching yet spellbinding track paints a dismal picture of someone trying to release the loss of love. Daily drunk texting intermixed with massive amounts of uncertainty about what the future holds on a relationship front. The singer-songwriter effortlessly executed the lyrics with extreme vulnerability while showcasing her sultry, soulful vocal acrobatics. Dive deeper into her soundtrack. Other dynamic tracks include: 2 Hard 2, Body Heat, and standout Few Good Friends.
Professionally packaged, she is an ingenue with a credible acting resume and an insatiable desire to entertain. With amazing visuals, a silky sound, and an undeniable exotic beauty, coupled with a strong sense of style, it’s only a matter of time that she will become a household name. After all, Hollywood has a newfound infatuation with multi-hyphenates that they can further build out their brands.
This fall, Gabi Goldman will be moving to Hollywood for an acting class.
GABI GOLDMAN Q+A
Have you faced any difficulties as an independent recording artist with their own label? Can you share a few of your most memorable moments during your journey? Any major accomplishments or losses?
That’s not an easy question to answer. It’s really tough, I’m not gonna lie. I began at a young age. At 16, my manager at the time started arranging meetings and sessions in Stockholm during the weekends (i’m from gothenburg), and later on trips to LA, meeting record labels, A&Rs etc. I never in a million years thought I’d go independent after that, but that was the natural result after that experience. I’m beyond grateful for that, not only for learning and doing it myself but also for the knowledge I now possess. I’ve cried myself to sleep endless nights, feeling panicked and alone, but then I’m just as happy when I get booked for huge shows and events and get the attention and recognition I always longed for. It is true that it goes both ways. I’m proud.
What is your goal with this cinematic body of work now that your debut EP For Myself has been completed with Nostalgia? Tour? Do you have any plans to shoot a video? Have any songs been used in films or TV shows?
Yes, my visual team and I did a project alongside my EP. We created one-minute clips for every song, which tells a story throughout the whole EP. I have not yet posted the last clip for Nostalgia, I am still holding onto that one for a little longer. A teaser can be found on my Instagram here.
If you had the chance to collaborate with any artist in the world, who would you choose and why?
I think I and 070 Shake could do something cool. Or the weekend, KWN even. I love Raye, but we might be too close in sound. If Amy Winehouse was alive, she would be HER! I apologize for my ADHD… This one was too challenging.
Brilliant Minds nominated you, and you became a finalist for Brilliant Sounds. Can you remember where you were or what you were doing when you were informed of this honor? What was your initial reaction to this? Who was the initial person you contacted?
Yes, it’s funny you asked. During the day of the job, I was in the bathroom at my sales advisory job and felt extremely glamorous! I couldn’t call anyone, but I was jumping up and down while texting my family in our group chat. Don’t give up your day job 😉
Would you like to share anything we haven’t discussed? What advice do you have for aspiring artists? Community involvement? Do you have any current causes or organizations that you’re donating your name or likeness to?
Don’t be too hard on yourself (I tell myself that every day). Don’t be what people expect you to be. Don’t listen to people telling you that you’re too much, too little, or too everywhere. You’re you, and that’s okay. Life is too short. Do what you want, someone will understand and believe in it.
