Noel Pagan, known mononymously as Noel, is an American freestyle music artist of Puerto Rican descent who gained prominence in the late 1980s. His signature sound combines Latin influences with the contemporary synth-driven pop of the era, resulting in a distinctive style within the freestyle genre. Noel is best known for his hit single "Silent Morning", which reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987 and remains a significant work in freestyle music history. His influence on the genre is notable, with his unique sound becoming a defining element of late 1980s and early 1990s freestyle.