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Jay-Z‘s Song Cry was (and is) a powerful record, and I think that’s due in part to the fact that it was coming from a man who’d once spit, “Me give my heart to a woman? Not for nothing, never.” Novel, on the other hand, seems like a guy who’s in touch with his emotions, and so unreleased cut Song Cry II (making its online premiere at DJBooth.net!) is a very different animal. That’s not a bad thing—on the contrary, it’s probably the best thing: Novel’s, crowd-pleasing, falsetto-laced vocals and soulful, sampled beat (which, unfortunately, is the reason why this record won’t be on his LP’s tracklist), make SCII a truly original riff on Hova’s classic, as well as a great listen in its own right. At the end of the day, Novel may not have needed to make this song cry, but, as far as listeners are concerned, it’s a damned good thing he did. In regard to The Audiobiography, Novel’s tipped us off that the LP’s June release may be pushed back due to label difficulties; keep your fingers crossed, and be sure to grab a copy of his latest single, Makes You Happy (out now on iTunes).
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Man I LOVE when Novel drops a smash in the booth. Always impressing me more and more, this is ryder music right here. Love the chorus and the 'smoothness' of the song.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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The beat is nice and Novel's voice is so smooth! This is a banger!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Novel is a genuinely good vocalist, and I love the soul he brings to his tracks. The beat is nice and the melody is def somethin I can vibe to. Hopefully his album doesnt get pushed back too far, I've been waitin for it!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I agree with everything that everyone has said so far. He is a great vocalist and this is smooth as hell. Nice track.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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this is a pretty smooth track but too soft for my taste
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Im always up for such kind of songs - smooth/catchy
I love the soulful vocals on here, and his voice is real smooth... all goood vibrations ... |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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The production is smooth as usual. Novel came so hard with it on here. SO SOULFUL MAN! This remake of sorts reminds me of when Lyfe did a cover of 2pac's "Keep Your Head Up"
Great joint! |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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great lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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People already know how I feel about Novel. The diversity and range of talent that this man brings to the table makes most artists look like bystanders. Go out and support his new single - Makes You Happy.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Great track. I have to agree with others in pointing out the Soulful (so VERY soulful) vibe on this track. Novel can sound like a contemporary emcee when he wants and the next minute he's got me thinking I'm listening to a classic Chi-Lites tune...talk about versatility!
Great track, nice lyrics, sweet sample and definitely a nice "sequel" of sorts to the Hova classic. In rotation (with the lights dimmed...) |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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this is real classic sounding. the production is somethin u expect for like Al Green or somethin.
yeah this song is nice is smooth. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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he made the mad world remix... what else can i say
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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can..sing..anything
with anyone, anywhere, anytime just can't stop enjoying him up next: Jamaican ballad with celine dion on the moon in 1995(time travel son, Novel's got it) |
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this is really smooth, relaxing listening to this production and his vocals on it
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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I like Novel. The booth is filled with summer jams today
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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very soulful i did not know much about him but that why i love thi site it makes you want to check out more from these artist if they have hits and this is a hit this would be a classic if jay spit a new verse to this def a banger tho
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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soon as this joint come on i start vibing, i looove it
grown music |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Hot! But I fear the label is gonna drop him sooner or later. Simply cause they full of shit and don't know what real music is. Nobody can tell me different, I see what crap is out there in the mainstream. And the problem is the public gets used to crap and can't appreciate good music anymore.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Good track, diggin the soul in it
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2009 |
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Sweet song! Novel got some smooth tracks.
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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just ok for me but this kid has talent, in that he can rap and sing
i liked him 10 times better rapping on that djbooth exclusive Soul Survivor track! |
| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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I tell you what needs to happen!! Novel, Musiq Soulchild and Anthony hamilton collab. Its time, lets stop bs fellas. Make that shit happen,
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2009 |
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Classic... To bad album getting pushed back... DAMN!
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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it's aite.. might hear this in a sad scene in some movie lol
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 34 |
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Yeah,I'm with NovelFan, I can't believe they pushed that release date back. Good thing he's coming out with hot shit like this to hold us over til then. Great track! Felt like I was listening to Al Green or Curtis Mayfield or something.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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I wasn't crazy for the overall song. I think I expected better from the high ratings I saw. But he has a wonderful voice, he sounds soulful, sexy and passionate!
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2009 |
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Smooth song Novel...
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