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4.4 ( 33 total votes )
Novel - F*ck With My Mind
Artist: Novel
Producer: Dallas Austin
Album: The Audiobiography
Label: Unsigned
Unfortunately for Novel‘s many fans in the Booth (myself included), the label troubles alluded to in previous features have led to a split with Capitol, and his debut album has been pushed back yet again; currently, its drop date is TBA. Though that news is bound to leave quite a few readers disappointed, there’s no better way to deal with the blues than putting on some good music, and this track is just that—in fact, I’ll go so far as to say that this cut, making its online premiere here in the Booth, is some of the Novel’s best work to date. Addressing a woman who’s done him wrong, he states that, though it breaks his heart to say goodbye, “I just can’t let you F*ck With My Mind.” The ATL singer/songwriter/rapper/producer delivers the soulful goods as few can, and Dallas Austin‘s production backs his poignant vocals with a fittingly melancholy mix of vintage organ tones and subdued percussion—if this record doesn’t tug at your heartstrings, well, I’m not sure what will. If you’re a fan of the multitalented up-and-comer, keep it locked to the Booth for further details on The Audiobiography‘s release status, as well as all the latest tunes.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 18, 2009
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Over a soul filled & hard hittin beat by Dallas, Novel lets it be known from the jump dat hes nuthin to f*ck with it ... :-)
[Resume Playin "Fallin"] |
| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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This is near-classic for me, 4.5: too bad people don't think this is marketable. This is beautiful music, Novel kills it wit his soul once again. I love the production from Dallas, the organ is gorgeous. The message is perfect for Novel, very uplifting. He's one of the best vocalists out right now, in my opinion.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11676 |
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MY.FAVORITE.NOVEL.SONG.EVER.PERIOD...
... and I've heard a lot more of this man's work that you! 
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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I thought my favorite was Mad World.
But my mind's mistaken me. This is "so beautiful it makes me cry" (Not Really cry ha) Smoooooootth!! But Definitely f-f-fresh!!! |
| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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 Wow. This dude keeps impressing me more and more. I wouldn't quite give this a "classic" status, but I'll give it a 4.5. His vocals are so nice and soulful and the production was great.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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Novel is a classic. I can't wait to see what his album is @onna sound like. I'm not as thrilled about this one as most of ya'll but this is still a nice track. The lyrics are what makes it really work. Can't let ya @*#$! wit my mind,
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 44 |
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If his voice had a little more grit in it I would have sworn this was Lyfe Jennings.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Not quite what I was hoping for...this song needed Novel to drop an 8 bar lyrical assault in the middle and it would've be an absolute classic. Mad World is still my favorite joint...This is pretty close to Sky Might Fall for me in terms of overall score. I think it's partially my fault for not having a heart open to str8 R&B at the moment.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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The production is so beautiful and Novel's vocals are consistent and are an enjoyable listen. Pure R&B. Classic this will be gettin played so much!
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 267 |
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I'm almost positive I've never heard a bad song from dude. This is awesome, just awesome
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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this song makes me wanna cry . cuhs this song iss like frill powerful & it makes me thinkk of a certain sumone .. (:
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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need album out
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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ive listened to alot of his songs! and i love them (:
i love this and mad world (: favorites! |
| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Real talent, real lyrics, real music. This is the #1 reason the auto-tune needs to go the way of disco.
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3212 |
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This isn't my type of song, I wouldn't listen to this all the time, but it's solid. Great music, soulful voice (he reminds me of Lyfe Jennings, even the type of song) and good atmosphere!
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 639 |
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He does sound like Lyfe but thats not a bad thing!!
OK song but this aint something i would listen to on the POD!! |
| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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I agree with Lewy.
But I'm not really feeling it @ all....1.5. |
| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2009 |
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Wow,this so TRUE, really feeling the lyrics!!!!This is definitely a summer jam!!!!!!!
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| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 117 |
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This is real music
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| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 68 |
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Smooooooooth!!!!!!!! Relaaaaaaaaxing!!!!!!!! d8o
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| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 365 |
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its always such grown folk music ..it f*cks with my mind ;)
i have yet to find a novel song that doesnt blow me away |
| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 242 |
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nice
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 92 |
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ohh man, I didn't think I'll ever have to put a classic rating anytime soon, but this is soooo going on my pod. His voice is soothing as hell, and that production blew me away!!! I can't explain this song, it's just a piece of art.
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| Posted on May 16, 2009 |
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Novel deserves everything that comes his way.
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| Posted on May 17, 2009 |
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yo im feelin this
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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dam, this is some good ish, its really smooth
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| Posted on May 18, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 173 |
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Love it
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Oh yeah. I'm feeling this. Definitely.
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| Posted on May 22, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 214 |
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This is Novel! His lyrics are thoughtful and deep as they can be. This really does seem like one of those that you can put in at any time and bring you back. Never get tired of hearing this one.
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| Posted on May 24, 2009 |
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This song is great. Novel is undoubtedly one of the greatest artist I've discovered on DJBooth
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| Posted on May 28, 2009 |
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His voice and style puts in the mind of D'Angelo and Bilal....two great artists.....I really like this song....:)
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 76 |
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the song is decent but its the soul and lyrics that hit home, i mean if you cant relate to this song then u aint out there living life, and lyfe jennings aint got nufin on dis!!
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