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Goapele Biography
Goapele is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on July 11, 1977 in Oakland, California, United States. Soul and R&B musician whose first nationally-released album called Even Closer It peaked at #24 according to the Billboards Charts for Top Independent Albums. The album she released in 2006, Change it All, placed at #32 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Album chart as well as 2nd in the Top Heatseekers chart.
She has appeared on famous shows like She has appeared on well known shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Soul Train, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Live!, Soul Train, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Goapele returned to Oakland after her time at Berklee College of Music, where she concentrated on writing and recording songs. In 2001, she self-released her debut album, Closer, which sold 5,000 copies. At the same time, she was building a devoted audience through her popular live performances in the San Francisco Bay Area. “Closer” peaked at #63 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
In 2002 she reworked Closer, adding five new songs. With the help of her family, she formed her own independent label, Skyblaze Recordings, to oversee her musical career. She released her first nationally distributed album, Even Closer, featuring the single “Closer,” through Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. “Closer” was also featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 movie Honey. In 2004, Columbia/SME Records picked up Skyblaze Recordings for worldwide distribution and rereleased the album with additional tracks. She co-wrote and co-produced the entire album, which is a mixture of neo-soul, trip hop, lieder, and jazz. She also toured North America with the band Spearhead. In 2004, Even Closer peaked at #24 on the Billboard Charts for Top Independent Albums.
The couple was an South African father and Jewish mother. Her name translates to “to move forward” in Setswana. There is a child called Bahia Osun Rodrigues and her husband Theo Rodrigues.
Name | Goapele |
First Name | Goapele |
Occupation | Soul Singer |
Birthday | July 11 |
Birth Year | 1977 |
Place of Birth | Oakland |
Home Town | California |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Full/Birth Name | |
Parents | Douglas Mohlabane, Noa Mohlabane |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Theo Rodrigues |
Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Goapele performed at rallies, demonstrations, and various political events around the world from Cuba to South Africa. On September 14, 2006, the California-based Ella Baker Center for Human Rights honored her with its first ever Human Rights Cultural Hero Award during the center’s 10th-anniversary celebration, which was titled “Tribute to a Dream.” The following statement was issued by the Center regarding the award:
Goapele Net Worth
Goapele is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Goapele's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She attended The Berklee College of Music before releasing her first self-released album of her own called Closer in 2001. Closer peaked at #63 on the Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.
The album was released by the singer Strong as Glass on October 21st the 21st of October, 2014. It was her most exciting and diverse project since the release her album in 2011. Break of Dawn.
Goapele Mohlabane (/ˈ ɡ w ɑː p ə l eɪ / ; born July 11, 1977), is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means to move forward in Setswana, a Southern African language.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Soul Singer |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Goapele and Theo Rodrigues have a daughter together, Bahia Osun (born May 2007).
On July 10, 2009, Skyblaze Recordings leaked the single “Milk & Honey” (produced by Bedrock), the first single from her third studio album of the same title. However, in August 2011, she announced that the album would be titled Break of Dawn. The album is being recorded at the Zoo, home of Goapele’s Oakland-based Skylight Studios and will feature production from Drumma Boy, Bedrock, Kanye West, Dan Electric, Mike Tiger, Bobby Ozuna (Raphael Saadiq, John Mayer, Erykah Badu), Malay (John Legend, Mary J. Blige), Jeff Bhasker (The Game, Kanye West, Ludacris, T.I), and other guest musicians. After many delays, the album was finally released on October 25, 2011.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Height | Unknown |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Her second album, Change It All, featuring the single “First Love” and the song “Love Me Right,” was released December 2005. The album featured production work from Jeff Bhasker, Mike Tiger, Amp Live, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, and Linda Perry. In 2006 the album peaked at #32 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Album Charts and #2 on the Top Heatseekers while the single “First Love” reached #18 on the Hot Adult R&B Airplay. Goapele appeared on Soul Train to promote the album in May 2006, in what turned out to be the show’s final new episode. She also appeared on The Orlando Jones Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, ABC View from The Bay and FOX Good Day Atlanta. Her first three releases have garnered praise from the likes of magazines such as Rolling Stone, Nylon, Interview, Marie Claire, Billboard, Essence, and Vibe. She has appeared on the covers of local Bay Area publications San Francisco Magazine, Diablo Magazine, East Bay Express, SF Bay Guardian, Mugshot Magazine, and City Flight, She was named the number-5 artist to watch in the July 2003 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, made the countdown on MTV’s Top 10 Artists to Watch, and collaborated with ALDO Shoes’ advertisement campaign in its fight against HIV/AIDS, which featured artists such as Avril Lavigne, Ludacris, Dave Navarro, Charlize Theron, Pink, Eve, Rosario Dawson, Eva Mendes, Bow Wow, Ziggy Marley, and Kelly Rowland.
In 2014, Goapele released Strong as Glass, her fifth studio album. The lead single was “Hey, Boy” featuring Snoop Dogg and the video was released September 10, 2014 on YouTube.
Who is Goapele Dating?
According to our records, Goapele married to Theo Rodrigues. As of December 1, 2023, Goapele’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Goapele. You may help us to build the dating records for Goapele!In celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa Goapele released the single “Victory” featuring South African emcee Hip Hop Pantsula, a prelude to her upcoming musical project Victory, which was released in Winter 2010 and feature an array of artists from the African continent as well as throughout the Diaspora. The leading track was recorded in English, Setswana, and Xhosa and tries to draw attention to the need for education and resources to combat Africa’s most crucial dilemmas. The album will also encompass philanthropy, political and social activism. Proceeds from the project will go to ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa) a non-profit organization working to combat HIV/AIDS, assist children orphaned by the disease, advance human and civil right, educate and empower youth and build bonds between the U.S. and South Africa through Arts & Culture.
Facts & Trivia
Goapele Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Goapele celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.
In 2014, Goapele signed with singer Eric Benét’s record label Jordan House and is in the process of recording new material for her new label.
What nationality is goapele?
American
What is goapele real name?
Goapele Mohlabane
What genre of music is goapele?
R&B/Soul
How old is goapele?
45 years (July 11, 1977)
When did Closer by Goapele come out?
2002
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