WOW, I wasn’t to sure about how I felt about Novel channeling the Right Reverend Al Green himself, but at the end of the day, he didn’t sound too bad.

However, Joell Ortiz is the one to watch with this joint that’ll be taken off his next album Free Agent, which is due April 20th. Joell has been that I’ve been watching out for — he just has a fresh yet classic all around sound, from his music, voice and the way that he raps. You can see on this joint what I mean — he makes it look effortless and natural, and I like that a lot.

Novel does yet ANOTHER guest turn w/ Joell (where is now-shelved album though!?) — the two did a mixtape which I was just never able to get around to listening to, but the two of them together plus director Rik Cordero is a good look!

Rik is excellent at telling these stories vividly and believably — and when old girl came in at the end, I felt for Joell Ortiz. I been there my brother, and I can relate to this video/storyline indeed!

Novel, one of my favorite artists with an unreleased album, has a new video out, which according to his tweet, he paid for himself. He is possibly also a free agent? Maybe he’s been released from Capitol Records, since his album was constantly delayed?

His leading lady in this video is radio host Angela Yee, who can be heard on Sirius/XM radio. Looking good! The song itself is a simple affair, showcasing his plaintive yet heartfelt vocals and also his skills on the keys.

Outside of his own solo endeavors, Novel has also been in the lab with Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake & his new artist, Esmee Denters. Support good music — let Novel know what you think of his new video.

For the dirty version of the video, hit up OnSmash.