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Novel - Sunset Unlimited
Producer: Novel and Shoden1
Album: Calligraphy
Label: Unsigned
Over the past two years we’ve heard singer/rapper/producer/int’l man of luxury Novel write songs about Hood Chicks, consuming Caffeine and Cigarettes, riding the Night Train and just about every other topic you could imagine, but I don’t think we’ve ever heard him as fearlessly open as on newly released Sunset Unlimited. Making its worldwide premiere in the Booth, Sunset Unlimited is an unflinching look at the waves of depression that sometimes threaten to drown Novel, a condition he believes was passed down from his mother. Produced by the headliner himself and Shoden1, Sunset balances hard hitting percussion with deeply layered synths, making the beat simultaneously brighter and darker than you’d expect. (That’ll make sense once you listen, hopefully.) Vocally Novel’s penchant for R&B with undercut with blues girt is on full display as he takes listeners inside the more hidden depths of his mind and soul, balanced at times with notes of humor and optimism (who saw that Charlie Sheen reference coming?). While we’ve been waiting a long, long time for his oft-delayed album Calligraphy, if it contains more music like this I have a feeling our patience will be well rewarded.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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I loved it, you can't turn down some good Novel. I love the production, and the vocals added on it and made it better.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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Novel doing his thing...
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2011 |
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Novel makes quality music. I haven't heard one track where I've stared at my screen like wtf. His vocals are always on point as well as production.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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Nice production Novel's always consistant...
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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he always sounds so niice
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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Sounds kool, solid track...
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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Man, this is deep. Luckily for us, the listeners, Novel is capable of handling such a topic with grace, class, and maturity. He sings, we listen. Its what you do with truly talented artists.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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Novel is consistent in putting out good music and this one is case in point.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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I really like Novel. A while Back he did a mixtape with Joell Ortiz and its still in my rotation. Here he shows a different, more versatile sound than he did on the mixtape. His soulful voice is a nice addition to the beat, which has a lot of heart and a more serious tone.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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This song most def. has a mellow feel to it, and surprisingly doesnt get annoying after listening to it a second time.
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2011 |
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there is not much that can brighten my day straight away- a novel track can,
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
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Someone give this man a deal.
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| Posted on Apr 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2011 |
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This guy needs to get signed, everything he does is just hip-hop/rnb in it's purest form to me
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2011 |
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novel never fails, first play through and i was gonna give it 3stars but felt i needed to hear this one again before i rate
30 seconds into my second play, easy RnB banger |
| Posted on Apr 27, 2011 |
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Still not a big fan of Novel, but he keeps making good music.
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 03, 2011 |
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Damn you sh##ty, f##kin dirty underwear rockin record labels! Give Novel the deal he wants, you'll get your money back 10 fold ya money hungry, fat, sweaty, mustard on your tie scums!
But on a serious note, man that shit was deep. Makes me feel guitly to smile when I hear this song, but I smile for the appreciation for an artist like Novel. Best artist the world has never seen... (IMO of course) |
| Posted on Jul 30, 2011 |
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