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4.3 ( 26 total votes )
Novel - Video Games
Artist: Novel
Producer: Justin Parker, RoboPop
Album: Red Wine & Ambien
Label: Unsigned
Hipster rock/pop phenom Lana Del Rey’s popular hit Video Games has inspired Freestyle Series alum Novel to release his own masculine rendition of the waltzy track, premiering right here right now at The DJBooth. Off his forthcoming free LP, Red Wine & Ambien, the singer/producer/songwriter employs his chameleon-esque vocals to embrace a more rock-sensitive approach to the original production by Justin Parker and RoboPop. While Novel’s talents cover the entire musical spectrums - singing, rapping, songwriting, production and Lord knows what else - this particular remake showcases his artistry in a way that would make him a prize pick in genre’s outside of Hip-Hop. Embracing the melody and message of the original Video Games, Novel’s version is made even more intriguing as he lays out his desires of a simple relationship with someone who doesn’t want the same. If you can’t get with this smooth ballad then I’d suggest a glass of Merlot and something to ease your mind mind; no one should be able to resist a cover like this one. Keep checking back for updates on the release of Red Wine & Ambien – you can trust us not to play games when it comes to good music.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on March 12, 2012
Listen to More: Novel , Downloads, R&B/Pop, Alternative Written by Sigmund'sDope
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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 Novel warned me this morning that this new effort, a flipped cover, might not be understood/appreciated by everyone. My thoughts? As long as it has his trademark cathartic, emotional vocals, people will find plenty to enjoy.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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Oftentimes, you can hear artist struggle against beats used by others from different genres but not this. Definitely not this. Novel owned this production and transcribed his message to the beat as if it was his own. This worked supremely well for him and just shows his range as an true artist.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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Novel's voice is killin em on this track. I love the whole sound and feel of this track. Excellent work and an extra star for Video Game lovers and the women that stand by them on those late game nights...Smooth Track. BANGER!
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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Amazing. Finally a version of the song I can listen to without degrading my manhood...
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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Yeah this is great. Novel's voice is top notch, no one can deny that.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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Definitely one of the best covers I've heard, Novel is great on this one.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNN !
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2012 |
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It's a shame that Novel is still an unsigned artist with a plenty of talent written all over him.
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Wow, this blew me away. Novel's vocals are amazing as usual and he just matches the beat perfectly. The song speaks for itself it doesn't really need any introduction, breakdown or review. It's all there once you hit play.
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| Posted on Feb 29, 2012 |
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Novel is always dope. Always.
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| Posted on Feb 29, 2012 |
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interesting!Re-do!!nice
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Yerp, Novel has a great year ahead of him, be hard to top last year though, at 'em Novel!
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| Posted on Feb 29, 2012 |
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WOW....Lana is my fav new artist, but this version left me speechless. I have to agree with DJBooth, its a very masculine version. I like it as long as they don't mess with "Born To Die"....I will download this though!
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| Posted on Feb 29, 2012 |
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Damn this dude just leaks constant talent!
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| Posted on Mar 04, 2012 |
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What is this world coming too how is that song number 1 i mean are you serious american idol sounds better then this and there is no beat might as well be an accapella song for the people that like this song something is wrong with you.... Yeah I said it :)
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| Posted on Mar 05, 2012 |
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This track blew me away. Better than the original.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2012 |
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I felt this. This shit like a good video game.
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Soooo dope
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| Posted on May 19, 2012 |
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I'm totally addicted to this! Just simply amazing!
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2012 |
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