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Novel - Suspended Animation
Artist: Novel
Featuring: Ced Hughes
Producer: Novel
Album: Suspended Animation Mixtape
Label: Unsigned
At the risk of sounding really, really pretentious, I’m going to kick this one off with a reference to the most acclaimed book nobody’s read: James Joyce’s Ulysses (I made it 150 pages before my brain gave out). If Booth-acclaimed jack-of-all-trades Novel were a character from a novel, he might be Joyce’s Stephen Dedalus, a young, talented artist torn between questions of love, money and authenticity—to paraphrase a famous line, the music industry’s a nightmare from which he’s trying to wake up. Though label politics have left the ATL native feeling like he’s stuck in Suspended Animation, these frustrations only seem to have strengthened his artistic vision. The title track (and first official leak) off his forthcoming mixtape finds him mining his disillusionment with the game for inspiration, delivering rapped verses and a sung hook over his own densely-layered blend of fingerpicked guitar, synth arpeggios, and soulful backing vocals. Complete with an equally insightful guest verse by Virginia Beach rapper/producer Ced Hughes, this thought-provoking cut is sure to strike a chord with Booth readers—and if all the material on the Novel’s forthcoming mixtape (due out July 4th) is this strong, it’s a good bet that his story will soon take a turn for the better.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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BAM! another classic from Novel. This dude got real talent, the hook is nice and smooth, the verses he drop are both tight, and Ced Hughes dropped a dope verse too.
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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I'mso hurt right now, Michael Jackson with my hero as a small child as he was most of ours. The chopper with his body just flew over my home, 10 mins ago, which was the first time I have ever been in his physical presence. This is one of the most difficult losses of someone I didn't know in my life. Next to Pac, this is the worst. R.I.P. Time flys! When I hear this song, I will think of him. This may be my fav Novel song yet. God bless the Jacksons.
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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No comments tonight, just a rating.
RIP, Mike. 
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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good song, novel is one of the futures in the industry.
someone sign him already. |
| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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The production on this is smooth and Novel showcases his versatility. Amazing song!
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 138 |
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Great song. :( soooooo sad
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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RIP MJ
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| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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[Resume Playin "Fallin"] |
| Posted on Jun 26, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3217 |
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 A very good song. Everything's perfect here. MJ RIP
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2009 |
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this is what hiphop should be in the mainstream world
also comeon people y do you have to talk about mj on these comments |
| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 55 |
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GREEEEEAT
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2009 |
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job done
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 365 |
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someone better scoop novel up quick, he's incredible
never disappoints |
| Posted on Jun 29, 2009 |
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this shit is DOPE!!!!, after hearing this, I had to check out some more of this kids shit... I think he can be a major influence in the music business.
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2009 |
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wow! this is amazing!
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 12 |
hmmmmm, beautifully layered track.
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2009 |
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This is great
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2009 |
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