Growing up in the small, predominantly black rural community of Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia, Gary’s involvement in the local church choir, and as part of the gospel group Light of Day, helped develop his soulful voice. Influenced by velvet-voiced crooners Al Green and Marvin Gaye and universally admired vocalists like Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, Beals continues to create a sound all his own. Beal’s 2005 self-titled debut album, and follow-up release “The Rebirth of…”, earned him widespread praise, along with a Juno nomination for “Best R&B/Soul Recording,” and East Coast Music Award, and nominations for an Urban Music Award and a Canadian Radio Music Award.

 Despite his successes, Gary felt confined by traditional constructs of music written, recorded and performed for the masses, and wasn’t able to identify with stereotypical love songs (boy likes girl; boy pursues girl, or vice versa). Feeling like he had hidden parts of himself for so long, Gary felt like he had lost sight of who he was. Periods of healing and self discovery eventually led to self-love, growth, power and happiness.

 Now stronger than ever, Gary Beals introduces us to more refined and conscious version of himself. From track opener and lead single “Me For Me”, which tackles vulnerability in relationships to the confident and aggressive “Why Not” about Gary pursing a long interest.