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Novel - I Am ft. Talib Kweli & Spree Wilson


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Place a bunch of new hip-hop songs in a hat, close your eyes, and pick one.  Chances are good that you’ve selected a song about money, cars, b*tches or something that includes a dance; rarely will you find a jam that sounds like pure poetry.  In an interview with DJ Booth, singer/rapper/producer Novel described himself as a well-rounded artist and promised that his upcoming debut, The Audiobiography, would be anything but the norm.  On his new song, I Am, Novel uses his sharp rhymes, complemented by fellow lyrically-nimble MCs Talib Kweli and Spree Wilson, to craft a truly poetic jam.  Interpolating a classic rock sample on the beat, I Am should make for an oft-cited page of Novel’s Audiobiography; look for the complete version in the third quarter of ‘08.

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jesavail02
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I like the hook minus that squeaky voice repeating "I am" through out the whole song. They should of left that out; otherwise, this would be a tight song.

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Da Bo$$
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this is a cool track

Posted on Apr 28, 2008

Mike Dreams
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MAN! This is hip hop! First of all, I love sample beats and they really did this well. This is super uplifting. Novel is awesome. This is my first time hearing him and it's a great debut for my ears. Talib and Spree came with it as well. This is a classic in my eyes. I would like to hear a remix with Reks or someone like that on it. This is DOPE!

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Burmy
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Right on, michaelhannah! I hope WOW!! will at least say she respects DIS when she rates.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

AK
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OK when it started of I though it sucked.. but this is actually nice.. hmmm.. it's still playing.. nah.. It's just OK.. nothing great

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

MuzzieBoi
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You're asking for the impossible, Burmy.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

THEDRZADVOCATE
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yea this is pure hi hop poetry in motion i like novels flow and how they sampled this beat suits all 3 rappers on here perfectly..i duno about you but I Am convinced on this one..

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

that1kid13
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Novel had better songs.. like Solo & Fighters.. but this is interesting, it grabs my attention, im just debating on whether i will listen more than once.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Teaspoon179
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I LOVE the beat and the message but its a little slow for my taste but I suppose thats his style, overall good song

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

lildee102690
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yea dis song is def. dope.. Talib Kweli's verse is good in my opinion..

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Dj Astro
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HHAHAHA DIS IS DA @*#$!!!! Dis is wat a song should sound like. luv da song, Luv ma Boi Talib Kweli, he stay bringin da Fire. The I Am voice in da background is annoyin at first but it grows on u, but no points lost due to dat voice tho.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

donjonjon
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i see where this song's goin, but i swear it's been done and done and redone, kinda like songs bout money, hoes, cars n clothes haha

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

dat319boi
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oh @*#$!. thats what im talkin bout. true music. true hip-hop. this is real. this defines what the industry should be about. it's artist and songs like this that keep hip-hop and rap from fallin off. Sickness. i'd like to hear a remix with Lupe or Common

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Cocotaso
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This one is boring... I lost interest after the 2nd verse.. However, Talib adds a nice touch.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

BuBbLe KuSh
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Not really feeling it.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

djblaze
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This track is SICK right here. Great smooth beat...Really sick lyrics from both artists! This is a great Track! Definitely a 4-star Banger!

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

DJ Z
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When I spoke with Novel a few weeks ago, he explained to me that the final version of this record will also include BEN FOLDS. Novel is the truth when it comes to a well-rounded artist. Look out!
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Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Djpussy monster
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i didnt like none of them rappers on this one
!! didnt really get to me like i guess it was suppose to !!

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Bodyshock
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Nice flow. Could use a different beat.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

Kayleb101
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Nahh i dont know who you are lol,
But you change the beat your basically changin the whole song on this one...
But its sendin the good message.. great vide.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

DJ Mike E.
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Great idea...but the track just isn't something i would listent o over and over again...the chorus needs work as well

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

HipHop_Fiend
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This is OK. It's the same thing as Kanye West's "Everything I Am" and I like Kanye's much better.

Posted on Apr 29, 2008

londons finest
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this is aight, Talib Kweli rips this ish up though man!

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

Hockeysmvp222
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The voice in the background is gay as @*#$! other than that, good song

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

PattyPatty85
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I really like the background voice repeating I am! The music is good...I'm feeling this!!

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

corrupt
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Nice.. and I'm really looking forward to hearing the Ben Folds track.

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

WOW!!
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O_M_GOSH WE HAVE A SHOCKER: i actually real-e like DIS!!...but M. Burmy how am i supposed 2 respect songz??anyway, so i guess me rate-n DIS high wuznt impossible. WOW!! I SUPRISE MYSELF! O, and i dont even like Talib @ all but he wuz gud in DIS!

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

luvhiphop
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michaelhannah and me are on the same page... It's A feel good song.
lovehiphop!

Posted on Apr 30, 2008

tyates
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true hiphop- 5/5

Posted on May 01, 2008

stedrolln34
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very refreshing to hear a song with a good beat and hook that is about something other than cars, money and b*tches

Posted on May 01, 2008

BDF44
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The message is very good on this one! Kanye's influence is all over this one! Talib is the man! I Am Feelin this! Beat is subpar, but its still a good song!

Posted on May 01, 2008

YungChino
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Really feeling this song

Posted on May 05, 2008

wutang4ever
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i would give it 4 out of 5 but im given it 5 cuz to many low rating this is a good song mangs

Posted on May 12, 2008

lil klip
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its good its crap that it didnt make the top ten

Posted on May 12, 2008

Barbo
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Kweli's the best, enough said.

Posted on May 12, 2008

Kundeezy
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can't hate the boys got talent

Posted on May 13, 2008

Mr Clean
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Refreshing

Posted on May 18, 2008

Schmooves favorite
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tHIS IS COOL. Mellow and in rotation. No....I like this.****

Posted on May 19, 2008

Sir Uneek
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I really like this song, the beat, the hook, the lyrics. It's all good yo

Posted on May 20, 2008

senraku
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Nice Ben Folds sample for the background... good stuff :)

Posted on Jan 29, 2009

ZoeZane
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I like music with an encouraging message. I'm waiting on the cd to see what the rest of his music is like.

Posted on Oct 03, 2009

ripjustindavis2009
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knick knock novel

Posted on Oct 14, 2009

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