Aged 21, Novel is a writer, producer, singer, rapper and a couple of other things too I think. Born in California, raised in Philadelphia, Atlanta and North Carolina, this gifted artist has a unique sound of music plus a pretty impressive resume. He's worked with the likes of India Arie, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Tweet, Kelis, Stacie Orrico, Joss Stone, Monica, Robin Thicke and too many more to mention. He is currently working on his current album The Audiobiography alongside producer Dallas Austin. You can check out his myspace for more music and info: http://www.myspace.com/novelmyspace.
Solo and Hit em wit the Shottie aren't only two of the best songs by Novel, but 2 of the best I've heard in a while

Novel - Solo

Novel feat. Joel Ortiz - Hit em with the Shottie (Dedicated to Sean Bell)