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4.5 ( 46 total votes )
No matter how much I try to fight it, I just can’t resist an r&b song laced with an otherworldly, mystical violin harmony that has me forgetting I’m on earth. With that said, please excuse the bias, but Novel’s latest release, Take Over, is absolutely phenomenal. Written, produced, and (obviously) performed by the man himself, Novel’s beautifully-crafted, string-filled backdrop (thanks in part to Ashanti “The Mad Violinist” Floyd) to his own seductive (yes, I said seductive) vocals makes this song more than deserving of a spot in anyone’s rotation. The song’s symphonic vibe behind Novel’s soulful beckoning may not be for everyone, and the last minute and a half could have worked better shaved to thirty seconds, but ultimately Take Over is, at its core, brilliant. There’s always a reason why an artist becomes a Booth favorite, and this is one of them. Like his previous solo offering Caffeine and Cigarettes, Take Over is off Novel’s currently shelved Audiobiography album, which we can currently only hope eventually sees the light of day.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on March 15, 2010
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 I'm diggin the (violin?) in the beginning, this man is talented he made this whole song by himself? This is definately going on a CD for the bedroom ASAP haha
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I said it on Twitter earlier today after I got the chance to listen to this bad boy all the way through and I'll say it again... Babies will be created tonight. Again, let me reiterate: children will be conceived this evening."
Novel is a supreme talent. The world needs musical talent like his. 4.5 
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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This beat alone is amazing, but "I'm taking over this room"...Priceless
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I've got so much respect and praise for this song that I don't even know where to start. First, the fact that he produced it (violin is great!) is incredible. And his pure vocals over it are simply amazing. I gotta give this a 5-star classic rating. Damnnn! Oh and what DJ Z said will definitely be true haha.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Damn
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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My Jaw is sore now
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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This song is the reason I come to DJBooth every night. I want a song to take me somewhere, and I feel like the place Novel takes us is beautiful. His production is intricate and jungle-like, and his vocals really make you "feel". I really wish he gets the success he deserves. I'm gonna let this song sink in for a while...
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Yessur
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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dam this sh!t is crazy. im feeling the violin especially the beginning and end. haha this definitely baby making music
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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@*#$!, Novel is amazing period.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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OOOWeeee! I am Loving this track right hurr! OMG....Thats what I'm talkin bout right here...Produced and written, and sang...Supremely talented right here people!!! Cant wait to see a visual!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Amazing, Novel really bringz everythin' hez got in this thrill ride of love, I salute u..
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Sorry ya'll, I'm not feeling the violin here and I personally feel Novel has done better.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I've got my finger on the trigger but...I so rarely go five stars...but...fu** it. Five stars .The vocals were the icing on the cake, but I defy you to find me another track with the caliber of production we get here. The violins (and maybe cello?) are incredible. Just incredible. If you're not looking to be feeding a baby in nine months, you're gonna want to keep this one out of the bedroom.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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novel over the last few months has rapidly become one of my artists AND producers, the creativity of the man is astounding. i have so much respect for him cos he produces all his own stuff. his vocals are so smooth and like matthew kyle mentioned- seductive. just incredible
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Phew,now all we need is a female collabo and i'll give it that xtra star
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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how is he still unsigned he has hits
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Never I've heard before such a simple but captivating composition. Love those violins drifting over bongo fills.
This is a talent exhibition, that not many artists are able to do: this talks straight to you, without going for the long and dictionary words. And that's why I'm not able to find enough words of praise for this. |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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Novels next Hit
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I love it very dark and sexy. The production makes me want to call a shorty
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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sweet!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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You know a song is a classic when you hear it for the first time and it gives you chills. Dangit Novel "take over this room" and the game please
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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I think we have an early sleeper pick for next year's Best of the Booth!
Novel just might be the most complete-rounded artist in this industry. CAPITOL MESSED UP BY DROPPING HIM! (or did he "drop the label"?) |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2010 |
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This is a true pandora box playlist hit, once you put this song on, you getting somethin somethin started lol...He's extremely talented and another person doomed to be overlooked because his lyrics are concrete, poetic but sultry (yes I said sultry) instead of the trojan rubber like most of today's R&B singers.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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Wow. I have never heard anything like this. It took me a couple of listens to warm up to the Violin laced intro, but once I did it's hard to argue Novel's immense talent as an Artist.
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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I think i need a few more listens but as it stands i love the violin and his vocals and this is definitely a banger but i feel like its missing an indescribable something that it needed to lift it to classic status... either way, very good stuff
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| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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........... Novel is immortal, this man comes out with things that defies genre, piano, violin, cello and a bass violin??
Epic!! Why the hell is that damn album not coming out yet?? |
| Posted on Mar 13, 2010 |
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some record lable snap this dude up this boys got vocals
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 14, 2010 |
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Loving the violin, this is quality music
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| Posted on Mar 15, 2010 |
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OMG!. 1ST CMMNT 3VA MAD3 ND iM GLAD iTS 2 DiS SNG. . . SUMB0DY N33DS 2 SiGN HYM QUIKK BCUZ HYS V0CALS ND UNiQU3N3SS iS AMAZiN AS AN ARTiST!! i CN LiST3N 2 DiS ALL DAY. . . . N0V3L i
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| Posted on Mar 16, 2010 |
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LMAO @ DJ Z. THIS SONG IS DOPE! LOVE THE PRODUCTION AND HIS VOICE IS SWEET! ^_^
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2010 |
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For 5 minutes and 43 seconds I got to hear what real smooth, quality music sounded like just now. Thanks once again Novel. Why'd his LP have to get shelved?
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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Novel; I love the strings on this joint. Keep it up, you can never go wrong with the strings and wood winds.
Hats Off! PBi |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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I forgot to rate the track.
I give it 4 stars PBi |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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this is one of THE BEST R&B songs I have ever heard...great production, great alto sound. I respect this artist right here.
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2010 |
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this is classic LOVE MAKING MUSIC!!!
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2010 |
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no comment needed
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2010 |
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That my friend, is how u make a good track!
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| Posted on Mar 24, 2010 |
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its different...dyammmm... luv the violin.. sexii
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2010 |
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This song is incredible! I haven't posted anything in a while, life as been moving at the speed of well, life. Either way, I still love the booth and now realize I love this song as well!
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2010 |
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Absolutely flawless. True R&B, and the epitome of a love making song. This dude is a true artist, and you can tell he takes his craft seriously. This song definitely takes you on a journey. I'll be playing this for that lucky chica, haha.
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| Posted on Apr 12, 2010 |
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novel so smoove wit it
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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incredible track, over 5 minutes long but felt like it wasnt long enough, i could listen to this all day
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| Posted on May 24, 2010 |
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love this ! Some parts of the violin makes me think of an erhu. Amazing beat.
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| Posted on May 29, 2010 |
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WOW this is beeeaauuutiful
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2010 |
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Damn!! Pure Classic
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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Retro Classic: I can't believe I found a song/artist that brings me flashbacks of D'Angelo's music in his prime.
(who was recently seen preforming in Sweden, google it, two days ago after being gone for 12 years. If he drops any new music, DJbooth.net please get on this one!) I have to thank Nathan's booth profile for this referral. I haven't found a music resource like this since The Source in it's glory days (before it imploded, it's not the same, this website is much better.) when it was the truth. I'll have to make sure I'm both sober AND have a condom on when I play this with a chick, damn. |
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