Novel

Alonzo Mario Stevenson (born September 3, 1981), known by his stage name Novel, is an American hip-hop/soul artist based in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of William Stevenson and the grandson of soul pioneer Solomon Burke.

Novel has collaborated with artists such as Lauryn Hill and Talib Kweli, and worked with other musicians including Royce Da 5'9', Joss Stone, David Guetta, India.Arie, Tweet, Stacie Orrico and Smokey Robinson, among others. He has received over five Grammy nominations and one win.

Biography Alonzo Mario Stevenson was born in Los Angeles, California, son of singer William Stevenson, Melanie Burke, a background singer for Chaka Khan. Stevenson, also the grandson of soul music pioneer Solomon Burke, grew up with his mother in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and North Carolina, sometimes staying in shelters because they had no money. A friend of Stevenson's in Philadelphia nicknamed him “Novel“ because he always carried a notebook. After running away from home at age 14, Novel returned to California where his father set up a recording studio for him. He released a single, “Peach“, on Rawkus Records in 2003. The video for the song features Smokey Robinson, a longtime family friend and Novel's godfather. Vibe called the song's melody “infectious“ and Novel's vocals “seductive“, but Novel almost didn't release the single because he “felt it was bubble gum“. He signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records in 2007 and released an EP, I Am... (Future Black President), the following year. Novel wrote and featured on the David Guetta song, “Missing You", from Guetta's 2009 album One Love. The song peaked at number 85 on the French singles chart. Novel and rapper Joell Ortiz released a collaborative album, Defying the Predictable, in 2010.

Discography

Albums and EPs He Can't (2002, EP, with Kool G Rap) I Am (Future Black President) The EP (2008, Rowdy/Capitol) Calligraphy (TBA/2012, Lost Poets Music) Under Water Overwhelmed (2012) Black In America (2016) Unreligious (2016) Goodbye August (2016) Dedication (2017) Introverted Dreamer (2018) Somewhere off in the quiet corner (2019) The Quarantine Files (2020) The Joys of Misery (2021) Libations (2022) Alone for the Holidays (2022)

Mixtapes Chapter One (2008) 808's and Mixtapes (2009) Suspended Animation (2009) Defying the Predictable (with Joell Ortiz) (2010) Legato Blues Summer (2010) Grant Me Serenity (2011) Red Wine & Ambien (2012) Red Wine & Ambien II (2014)

Production and writing TitleArtistLabelYearContribution Stand to the Side feat. Novel Talib Kweli MCA 2002 writer/& Feature Peach Remix feat. G Unit, LLoyd Banks Novel Rawkus 2002 writer/producer Purify Me India.Arie Motown 2005 writer Bossy Kelis LaFace/Zomba 2005 writer Sick & Tired Monica Motown 2005 writer/ co-producer Roll with Me Sammie Rowdy/Universal 2006 producer/writer Slow Sammie Rowdy/Universal 2006 producer/writer Addiction Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Frustrated Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Baby Girl Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Brush Em Off feat. Novel Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Dream You Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Easy to Love You Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Wait Stacie Orrico EMI/Virgin 2006 Producer/Writer Tell You Something Alicia Keys J Records 2007 Writer What We're Gonna Do Joss Stone Emi/Virgin 2007 Writer/ Co-Producer Music feat. Lauryn Hill Joss Stone & Lauryn Hill Emi/Virgin 2007 Writer/Co-Producer Whatever It Takes Leona Lewis SONYBMG UK 2007 Producer/Writer Myself feat. Novel Leona Lewis SONYBMG UK 2007 Writer Back Down Sugababes Island UK 2007 Producer/Writer With You Tweet Bugsby Group 2007 Producer/Writer Anymore Tweet Bugsby Group 2007 Producer/Writer Alright, Soundtrack & Score Knivez Out Sony Pictures 2008 Producer/Writer I Can't Be Without You Nikki Flores Epic/Sony 2008 Producer/Writer Love feat. Novel Nikki Flores Epic/Sony 2008 Producer/Writer Call Me feat. Novel Joell Ortiz E1 Music 2009 Producer/Writer We Don't Believe You feat. Novel Joell Ortiz E1 Music 2010 Writer Raindrops feat. Novel Slaughterhouse E1 Music 2009 Writer Missing You Feat. Novel David Guetta & Novel Virgin Fra (EMI) 2009 Writer Therapy India Arie UMG 2009 Writer Broken Leona Lewis Sony BMG UK 2009 Writer Eyes For You Esmee Denters Justin Timberlake Tennman 2009 Producer/Writer Hero David Guetta Virgin Fra (EMI) 2010 Writer Coming Home Lemar Epic Sony BMG 2010 Producer/Writer Trust Him Fantasia J Records 2010 Producer/Writer Ms. Orleans feat. Kid Rock Trombone Shorty Jazz 2011 Writer Walk with Me feat. Novel Lecrae Reach 2012 Writer/ Feature Under Water, Overwhelmed EP Novel Unsigned/Lost Poets 2012-2013 Writer/ Co-Producer The Woman You Love feat. Busta Rhymes Ashanti Unknown 2012/2013 Writer BlackStreet Teddy Riley N/A 2013/2014 Writer Detox Album/Untitled feat. Novel Dr. Dre Interscope Unknown Writer If I Die Tonight feat. Novel Lecrae Reach 2013 WriterFire & Brimstone Trombone Shorty Jazz 2014 WriterNothing Is Impossible Smokie Norful Motown Gospel 2014 Writer/ Co-ProducerHe Loves Me Smokie Norful Motown Gospel 2014 Writer/ Co-Producer Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj) David Guetta unknown 2015 Vocalist/Sample Re-imagine for Film and Commercial versions onlyMade In America The Game The Documentary 2 2015 co-WriterJoy (NBA Theme Song) Coby Odonis Sony 2015 co-Writer/ Co-ProducerLifes Pretty Sweet (Georgia Tourism Theme) Novel unknown 2016 co-Writer/ ProducerCan't Keep Me Caged (Netflix Commercial) Novel Lost Poet Indie 2016 Writer/ ProducerKey To The Streets feat. Migos (Remix) YFN LUCCI T.I.G. 2016co-Writer/ProducerNo Dope On Sundays (feat. Pusha T) Cyhi Da Prynce Sony 2017 co-Writer/ Co-ProducerGet Yo Money Cyhi Da Prynce Sony 2017 co-Writer/ Co-ProducerDon't Know Why (feat. Jagged Edge) Cyhi Da Prynce Sony 2017 co-Writer/ Co-ProducerLeave With You (feat. Novel) Dallas Austin Rowdy 2017-2018 co-Writer/Vocal ProducerNot A Rich Man (feat. Royce da 5′9″) Summer Of 96 Unknown 2017 Writer/ProducerSunflower Seeds (feat. Novel) PRhyme N/A 2018 co-Writer/PerformerMisunderstood (feat. Novel) Father Figures Movie Soundtrack/ Film Score 2018 Producer/Writer/PerformerRed Light (feat. Dej Loaf) Jacquees 4275 2018 Co-WriterBossy Ocean's 8 Movie Scene Film Score 2018 WriterHell Fire (RetroValley) HBO Trailer unsigned 2019 Producer/Co-writer/PerformerMonster feat. Afro BET TV Synch Cop Watch: Reality Docu Series 2019 Artist/Writer/Singer/producerCan't Keep Me Caged BET TV Synch Cop Watch: Reality Docu Series 2019 Artist/Writer/Singer/producerThe Old Groove Griselda - Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher Shady Records 2020 Featured Artist/Writer/Rapper/SingerCan't Keep Me Caged Netflix Trailer/Commercial 13Th Documentary 2021 Artist/Writer/Singer/producerA Sickness Netflix Film Score Monster 2021 Artist/Writer/SingerRise STARZ Power II: Book Of Ghost Season 1 Finale 2021 Artist/Writer/rapper/ProducerWild Chapter Conway The Machine feat. T.I. God Don't Make Mistakes Shady Records 2021-2022 Featured Artist/Rapper/Singer