Kourdell Young is a singer-songwriter, artist, professional dancer, and choreographer. He sat down and chatted with this journalist after his “Emerging Artist Showcase” at Joanne Trattoria in New York.
Performing at Joanne Trattoria
On performing at Joanne Trattoria in the Upper West Side, Kourdell exclaimed, “It felt amazing. I am so thankful to have this space, and to do this in a cozy environment with supportive people, where everyone is so nice. It was just beautiful tonight.”
Joanne Trattoria is an Italian-American restaurant and entertainment hub owned by Joe Germanotta, Lady Gaga’s father.
Music and songwriting inspirations
Regarding his music and songwriting inspirations, he shared, “I feel that music is a language, and it’s a universal language.”
“What inspires me to do music is to just speak a language, and it’s a language of love to everybody, across the world,” he added.
The digital age
On being an artist in the digital age, Kourdell said, “It is intimidating on one side because everything is so fast, while on the other side, it is so convenient and easier to get yourself out there and to be seen. So, I think there are pros and cons to it.”
Future plans
On his future plans, he remarked, “I am going to keep doing what I am doing. I want to make it big. I want to sing for the stars, and for everyone across the world. I want to keep spreading love through my voice.”
Advice for young and emerging artists
“Pray, meditate and just believe in your timing. You can’t compare yourself to the greats because even the greats all had different timelines and different stories.”
Dream duet choice in music: Rihanna
Kourdell listed Rihanna as his dream duet choice in music. “Rihanna is my favorite; she’s my girl. I love her,” he said.
Success
Regarding his definition of the word success, Kourdell said, “Success means freedom.”
Message for his fans
For his fans and supporters, he said, “Thank you so much, you guys are my whole heart. I cannot wait to make you guys proud and happy.”
“Thank you for sticking with me. I am going to make you as proud as I can,” he concluded.
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