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Novel - Suspended Animation

Novel
Artist:Novel
Title:Suspended Animation
Featuring:Ced Hughes
Producer: Novel
Album:Suspended Animation Mixtape
Label:Unsigned
Twitter:@IamNovel
Website:Novel's Website

Average Rating:   43210   4.8
Total Ratings:       17

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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JayCL
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JayCL
Total Ratings: 735
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8044
Rating:  54321
No comments tonight, just a rating.

RIP, Mike.
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Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

Lazynes
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Total Ratings: 50
Rating:  54321
good song, novel is one of the futures in the industry.
someone sign him already.


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  54321
The production on this is smooth and Novel showcases his versatility. Amazing song!


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

~$~ Da ShiZnitS~$~
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~$~ Da ShiZnitS~$~
Total Ratings: 138
Rating:  54321
Great song. :( soooooo sad


Posted on Jun 25, 2009    

Guest
Rating:  54321
       
RIP MJ


Posted on Jun 26, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  54321
.....

[Resume Playin "Fallin"]


Posted on Jun 26, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  43211
A very good song. Everything's perfect here. MJ RIP


Posted on Jun 27, 2009    

matttownsfront
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Total Ratings: 45
Rating:  54321
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 27, 2009    

mistamonday
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mistamonday
Total Ratings: 55
Rating:  54321
GREEEEEAT


Posted on Jun 28, 2009    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 576
Rating:  43211
job done


Posted on Jun 28, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  43211
someone better scoop novel up quick, he's incredible
never disappoints


Posted on Jun 29, 2009    

lifelover
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
this @*#$! is DOPE!!!!, after hearing this, I had to check out some more of this kids @*#$!... I think he can be a major influence in the music business.


Posted on Jun 29, 2009    

baller317
Rating:  54321
Posted on Jun 29, 2009    

Nickel Bleu
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Total Ratings: 23
Rating:  54321
wow! this is amazing!


Posted on Jul 04, 2009    

EZ_1985
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EZ_1985
Total Ratings: 12
hmmmmm, beautifully layered track.


Posted on Jul 06, 2009    

sharprc
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Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  54321
This is great


Posted on Aug 20, 2009    

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