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Audiobiography lead single Makes You Happy, which earned praise for its radio-ready production and soulful vocals when it hit the Booth earlier this week, saw Novel narrowing his musical focus to deliver a crowd-pleasing R&B jam. His latest feature, however, is an entirely different animal; Hold On, a cut that didn’t make it onto the forthcoming album, finds the artist living up to his name on two fronts: by telling a story, and by presenting that story in a new and innovative way. Over his own driving, cleverly-sampled beat, Novel takes listeners on a whirlwind tour of African-American history, drawing parallels between the days of slavery, the civil rights movement, and our country’s current social, political, and economic climate. Though this record ended up on the cutting room floor, that should simply raise anticipation for the Novelties in store on The Audiobiography, which is scheduled to drop this June
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its been a minute since i personally was impressed by Novel, and im glad to hear this song because i like the production and the overall song is pretty good. 3.5 stars
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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lol, and this wasn't good enough for his album?!? This is better than 75% of what's out there now!
Production is a smart headbanger, on some Kanye West level; I can only imagine an orchestration with all those strings. His singing “Hold ooon” was like: “I’m a good rapper and I can pull off a hell of a falsetto, some JT shit”! If I was a rapper, I’d be jealous! :p This is not fair! ;) |
| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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The beat is hot and I like the voices in the background. As for Novel his lyrics are dope and has a great message. Mainly liking it for the dope production this is a banger!
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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DIDN'T MAKE THE ALBUM??? What? The way the production is set up to create a vibe that works with the flows on the song and the way that it ties into the message of the song is ingenious. Novel tells a great story, and I was very impressed by him once again. The hook is catchy and uplifting, so the joint is very hott... Can't wait to see what actually made the album.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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the storytelling is impressive ... & the hook is wierd but in a good way .... Coulda been better if the beat wasn't too busy or not too disorganized ... hence a left-out ....
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 334 |
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It was just okay to me...
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1624 |
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I am really starting to like Novel a lot. He can dominate a rap track AND r&b too, dude has got MADD talent. The production on this was just meaaaaannn, Hov could rip this! Novel did his thing though, this is a banger!
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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When Novel slid me this record on Wednesday morning, I immediately opened the attachment and took a listen. Initial thought: NOT MAKING THE ALBUM? WHAT?
Clearly, though, this decision speaks volumes on what this man is capable of musically. Support... please. 
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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In MY opinion, Novel is the most underated artist out of anyone.. His musical talent is INCREDIBLE!!! theres not a song I DONT like by him, but ALSO! Heres the part I dont get.. you can go play Novel somewhere hear like out town or something, and people will be like "CHANGE THAT MUSIC!", So heres my point, To like Novel's music, You've got to have some sense of REAL music appreciation in you.. This production is Crazyyyy, and Novel is the only person I think that could pull it off this good.. This is the 2nd Album im looking forward to this year more than any other besides Eminem.. The album is going to be EPICC!
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Way to get it in
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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catchy cool eat i got to admit that much, otherwise it sounds like one of thse track where you dont pay attention to the lyrics cuz the beat knocks too hard
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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This is some Original stuff which you have admire. I've recently been trackin' Novel and you have to say he is a good singer and a good rapper. His last 2 songs have been one of the best... HOW CAN THIS NOT BE INCLUDED IN HIS ALBUM
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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This bored, me. It's energetic but it didn't catch me, maybe the melody ain't that good to my ears. The beat is great btw! 2,5
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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feeling the production and love the message 3.5 for me
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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Wowwww I'm impressed. That sample is TOO hot. Production is crazy. Im really lovin the hook when hes singing too. Ill be bumpin this for a while.
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2009 |
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wtf? y didn't this make it to the album?? this is some nasty ish here. i m loving the beat, and his vocals and hook just blends in.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 332 |
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naw,just ok for me too..the beat is really boring as shyt..who cares what they spittN if the beat doesn't come correct
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 237 |
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Beat was alright, even if it was a good sample. His lyrics/flow were alright
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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appreciatin the production coz of the busi-ness. had to get 2nds den listen to hear the layers. vocals and lyrics are sharp... banga
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2009 |
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Why is this one not on his cd?? this is a definate banger dude is sick
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| Posted on Mar 09, 2009 |
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ever since hearing "mad world", i've been a novel fan since. dude has mad skill and this is solid all the way around.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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