Novel Enters “State of Loneliness” on New Mixtape Leak (Listen/Download)

If you were hoping for some new Novel records to soundtrack the summer, brace yourself for some great news. Ready? OK: the ATL singer/songwriter/rapper/producer/bottle opener/Phillips-head screwdriver/scissors/nail file/tweezers... uh, what was I talking about again? Oh, right: the impossibly versatile ATLien is set to drop a brand new street album, Legato Blues Summer, before the season is out and, judging by inaugural leak "State of Loneliness," it's going to be one very dope project.

As usual, Novel takes charge on both sides of the boards and, as usual, he excels in both roles: after a spectacularly soulful introductory fake-out, the track launches into a more mournful, piano driven groove (heavily featuring my favorite obscure percussion instrument, the flexatone), over which the artist delivers some of the most cathartic vocals we've heard from him to date. So, basically, it's really good, but it's liable to leave anyone who's recently ended a relationship in tears - you've been warned.

With that disclaimer, though, Novel- fans are invited to stream and download the track below. If you're digging it, keep it locked for the latest on Legato Blues Summer, as well as the artist's forthcoming studio album, Caligraphy.

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