Looks Like Spree Wilson & Novel Are On Their “King Shit” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 12/21/11 | Filed under Downloads, Novel, Spree Wilson

It's been quite some time since we've heard from singer/rapper Spree Wilson. In fact, I'm pretty sure the last time was around the April release of his album "The Never Ending Now." But out of what seems to be nowhere Spree has released a new track for the masses titled "King Shit." And I have to admit that Spree definitely chose the right track to mark his return with. Listen and download...

You’re Just Gonna Have to Watch Novel’s “Stubborn” Video a Few Times

Novel, whose "Grant Me Serenity" project is still very much a must listen for those who haven't, re-emerges with new visuals for "Stubborn". A story of two sides focusing on overcoming,moving on and being reborn by letting go of the past, "Stubborn" is off his upcoming project "Caligraphy".

Joell Ortiz’ Verse On Novel’s “Body Down Pt. 2” Is About As Real As It Gets (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 08/22/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Joell Ortiz, Novel

Rapper Joell Ortiz and singer/songwriter Novel have teamed up yet again for "Body Down Pt. 2" a song that serves as somewhat of a sequel to Novel's "Grant Me Serenity" track "Body Down." "Body Down Pt. 2" sticks with the production from the original song and still features English singer Jack Peñate on the chorus, but also consists of two very intense verses from Joell Ortiz. Listen and download...

Bun B & Tech N9ne Jump Onboard Novel & Joell Ortiz’ “Night Train Remix” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 07/26/11 | Filed under Downloads, Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Tech N9ne, Novel

Months after the release of their bluesy tune "Night Train," Joell Ortiz and Novel have released a remix of the song which features fellow rappers Tech N9ne and Bun B. The remix to this working man's (or woman's) anthem sticks to the same production but includes added verse's from Tech N9ne and Bun B with Ortiz passing on a new verse. Listen and download...

Novel’s “Grant Me Serenity” is Way Better Than You Think (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 06/21/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Mixtapes, Novel

A few days ago Novel dropped his new album "Grant Me Serenity" out of nowhere, and even though he's both one of my favorite artists working I just didn't have time to check it out...until last night. Goddamn this album is good. I know I'm swearing a lot today, but goddamn. And since I'm sure there are some folks out there who may have also let "Serenity" pass them now let's all catch the fuck up.

Novel Gets Deeply Personal on “Sunset Unlimited” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 04/19/11 | Filed under Downloads, Novel

Over the past two years we’ve heard singer/rapper/producer/int’l man of luxury Novel write songs about every topic you could imagine, from singing the 'Legatto Blues" to riding the "Night Train", but I don’t think we’ve ever heard him as fearlessly open as on newly released Sunset Unlimited. Sunset Unlimited is an unflinching look at the waves of depression that sometimes threaten to drown Novel. Listen and download...

Novel & Tweet Just “Can’t Live Without You” (Premiere Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 11/08/10 | Filed under Downloads, Novel, Tweet

Novel's done it again with "Can't Live Without You". The beat's exactly what you'd want from a mellowed out joint like this, Novel hits his falsetto perfectly, and none other than Tweet (yeah, that Tweet) joins him for some impeccably placed soul lyrics. Go ahead and front like you're hard, but I know you're going to be playing this one in your car while you're driving around and wondering if you should break up with your girl.

Joell Ortiz & Novel Ride the “Night Train” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 10/27/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Joell Ortiz, Novel

I can hear them now. "Wha, why do you post so much Joell Ortiz? I've sent you ten tracks and I'm way better than that dude." No you're not, shut up. As he's proved time and time again, the Bodega bomber simply has one of the best flows in the game right now, and so when he links up with his "Defying the Predictable" comrade Novel for a new, predictably dope joint called "Night Train" it's getting throw up for the enjoyment of RefinedHype nation. Listen and download...

Is Novel’s “Legato Blues Summer” the Mixtape of the Year? (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/24/10 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, Novel

Novel, the L.A. based producer/singer/rapper hip-hop heads may know best for his work with Joell Ortiz ("Defying the Predictable") dropped a new mixtape today, "Legato Blues Summer", and if you like good music, there's no way you won't like this. (Shout out to me for the double negative.) In addition to the man himself, 'Legato Blues" features work from Smokey Robinson (yep, that Smokey Robinson), Robin Thicke, Chrisette Michele and many more. Listen and download...

Novel, Joell Ortiz & Colin Munroe Are “Walking on Air” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 08/12/10 | Filed under Downloads, Joell Ortiz, Novel, Colin Munroe

The latest leak off "Calligraphy" is the synth-esque, super smooth "Walking on Air", featuring some rhyme work from the Brooklyn Bodega banger Joell Ortiz and a hook from Colin Munroe, who continues his ascent to the least likely hip-hop hook man ever. I'm not saying this is Novel's most strip-club ready song, but it's up there. Consider that a recommendation strip club DJs. Listen and download...