Skills to spare! Really cool rhyme schemes! Love it!

one of the best songs i have heard in a long time

ain't even gonna cap vibing TF out this been hitting TF outta blunt it's my homies blunt

Substantial Collaborations 2014

Nieve - Big Dream Kid 
Produced by DJ Chika aka Inherit
Released by Goontrax (2013) 

Keep Running

Leehahn - Shoulders of Giants (ft Substantial, Steph the Sapphic Songstress)

Lyrics Video: 
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Celebrating and remembering the Giants of my life who have inspired and helped me to the person I am today.  (Isaiah 41:10) 
Thanks to Substantial and Steph the Sapphic Songstress for lifting up the track with their talent. Such a blessing for me to work with you. 

Lyrics by Substantial - http://substantialmusic.wordpress.com 
Chorus by Steph the Sapphic Songstress - http://sapphicsoul.com 
Music Produced by Leehahn 
Mixed & Mastered by Leehahn

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Verse 1
I stand tall 'cause I'm on the shoulders of giants
Stand alone like a calm soul in a riot
Studying the ways of the bold & defiant
Who never chose to be silent 
Played the role of a lion
Feeding those totally reliant
On their wealth of wit instead of gold or some diamonds
In a world known to be cold and it's violent
I'm marching with Martin overthrowing tyrants
Music up loud 'til it's roarin' like sirens
Now they say my music is known for inspiring
Maybe that Jun's with me and the spirit of Miles and Marley
Or Parker's lyrical style that haunts me
Plus I'm studying Nas, Com & Jill
So I can make music it's hard not to feel
Like Stevie 
No wonder we call that the real.
Believe me.
I'm as strong as foundation built
Beneath me 

Hook
If I have reached,
What seems to be the highest peak (It was on your shoulders)
Though I was weak
You showed just how far I could see (And the journey's not over)

Verse2:
Me alone these accolades ain't meant for
The man that I am is largely due to my mentors
I try to do what I was sent for
A long list of people should be sharing this splendor. Raise them
Glasses if you help raise him, amazing.
Ask this if Jun didn't praise him would you play them
"Classics" or would you just label him average
I ain't one to debate with my maker what the path is
I just thank him for the opportunity
And for folks like J Dilla who influenced me
More than musically he did it thru his illness
Still inspired to create though he was real sick
Thanked his momma when I met her man, that's real ***
You ain't worthy of respect if you don't feel this
To my giants/heros God bless
I'll carry the torch while carrying who got next

Hook

Shoulders of Giants

Shoulders Of Giants (ft. Substantial, Steph the Sapphic Songstress)

Substantial & Marcus D, together known as Bop Alloy, return with their signature jazz induced sound and a clever new single entitled 'Count On Us' from their upcoming sophomore LP, 'Another Day in the Life of...' out this Spring. Featuring sparse, yet perfectly placed vocals from Steph, The Sapphic Songstress, COU showcases the duo's sonic growth with Marcus tickling the ivory to perfection over his sophisticated brand of boom-bap. (Think jacket and tie with fresh sneaks.) Substantial masterfully chronicles BA's humble beginnings, the morning after a show, while simultaneously counting from 1 to 40. This is the type of creative Hip Hop storytelling the repeat button was made for. 

On February 4, 2014, Bop Alloy launched their Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their new album ‘Another Day In The Life of…’. With a goal of $7000 and a funding period of 20 days, Bop Alloy hit the ground running and took to Twitter, Facebook & Instagram to promote their campaign. The duo achieved their goal in one week! Pledge incentives included digital downloads, t-shirts, posters, autograph copies of their CD and even an offer to perform at your wedding. With 13 days remaining, Bop Alloy provided stretch goal incentives for their fans. With $10,000 raised, fans can aide Bop Alloy with a Holiday album scheduled for release Winter 2014. If $15,000 is raised, they will record and film a live album and all contributors will be given free admission into the event. Six days later they reached their 1st stretch goal. “The support's overwhelming. $10,000 without even a preview of any new music is a testament to the kind of fans we have, and the type of listeners we attract said Marcus D. 

Support the campaign by contributing on Kickstarter: kck.st/1iprZlb

LYRICS
No surprise I’m the one they sleep on, I roll with dreamers 
But when us two come thru we make’em believers 
Fiendin’ thru your receivers when it’s all 3 of us 
For the love of the music, high 5 for Jesus 
In a Motel 6, wake up call at 7 
Breakfast we ate later had these players in heaven 
By 9:10, I’m in a cab to the airport 
Boarding’s at 11, I’m not stressing so therefore 
It’s time to finish up this rhyme I’m 12 bars into 
Hold up... 13 now yeah this shit’s cool. 
Came up since 14 with a hissing ass demo 
15 minutes strong though the songs were hella simple 
Finish that 16 then I crashed like a cymbal 
Sounding 17 again, I’m gon’ bodied that instrumental 
Night before, packed house. It was 18 an over 
Still would’ve been killed if only nine teens showed up 
We focused, in 2021 we may have more for you 
But still be underrated they say that’s a catch 22 
We wanna be... rated the greatest like #23 
But since our thinking’s too forward that’s something we might never see 
25 mins before I board for my trip 
Hit my driver with $20 + a $6 tip 
Thinkin’ that I was 27 when I heard Marcus shit 
28 when we began to plan the very start of it 
Dark skin chick tapped me saying , “I don’t know what’s on your mind. 
You’re holdin‘ up the line, by the way your gate is 29 
“Pirty” lil’ 30 something sista from the motherland 
Thanked her for the info, passed the checkpoint with my stuff in hand 
Copped gum, snacks and a book for something to do 
Cashier said my total’s 31.32 
Phone at 33%, my battery is lame 
Charged it and called my family ‘fore I boarded the plane 
34 years young, making music with my friends 
Documented through a 35 millimeter lens 
Day and a half before, yo that’s when we hit the road 
Only 37 copies of our album in tow. 
One show they all go ‘cause they’re a hot commodity 
Imports plus shipping be like 38 a copy B 
Finally boarded, near a guy who’s 39 or 40 
By the time we’re in the sky I closed my eyes and started zoning... 

 HOOK 
Just another day in this life of ours, homes Seems like we the ones that you can count on 
Feels right the moment they put the sound on 
Count on us to hold it down from now on 

REPEAT HOOK 

Drop on the 1 
Clap on 2 
Nod on the 3 
This is 4 you 
Drop on the 1 
Clap on 2 
Nod on the 3 
This is 4 you 
This is 4 you!!!

(S. Robinson, M. Marino) 
Lead vocals by Substantial 
Produced by Marcus D 
Additional vocals by Steph, The Sapphic Songstress

Count On Us ft. Steph, The Sapphic Songstress

First single from "JugLife Too," The follow up to Hazewerth's "JugLife" album released in 2012. Substantial linked up with the Dynamite Bruhz during the A3C festival in Atlanta to lay down this track. Hazewerth is an avid fan of H.I.S.D., the super group comprised of MCs Scottie Spitten, Savvi, Equality, Dj Flash Gordon Parks, and producer King Midas and thought Scottie Spitten would be perfect for the track to set off the release of JugLife Too. The track is smooth and perfect for relaxing with a glass and a few friends. The project is slated to release in its entirety March 4th, 2014 via Hazewerth.com & Salem Psalms.com. 

Feelin' Good Ft. Substantial & Scottie Spitten (of H.I.S.D.)

From the new Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) album 'Another Day in the Life of...'
Available on Bandcamp: bopalloy.bandcamp.com/album/another-…in-the-life-of

'Writing My Wrongs' has a dark soulful groove perfect for reflection while riding low in something classic. Substantial trades verses with Seattle rapper, Justis over a chill bounce track produced by Marcus D. The two MCs boast effortless double time flows about their mistakes, and the wisdom that came with them, while DJ Jav adds surgical cuts of the familiar Kendrick Lamar lyric "I could never right my wrongs, unless I write them down for real." Track also features an interlude from the album called 'Tokyo Improv' featuring Kenichiro Nishihara which was recording live in Tokyo, Japan. 

After a successful Kickstarter campaign that brought in over $15,000 in 20 days, Bop Alloy is set to drop their album on April 8, 2014. They will be touring briefly on the West Coast with CYNE this Spring. http://www.bopalloy.com/showdates/

4/4 - WorldBeat Cultural Center - San Diego, CA
4/5 - TBA
4/6 - Milk Bar - San Francisco, CA
4/7 - Barboza - Seattle, WA
4/8 - The Know - Portland, OR

Credits:
'Writing My Wrongs' featuring Justis
Lyrics by Substantial & Justis
Produced by Marcus D
Cuts by DJ Jav

'Tokyo Improv (Interlude)' featuring Kenichiro Nishihara
Beatbox by Substantial
Cuts by Marcus D
Keys by Kenichiro Nishihara

LYRICS:
HOOK
Whether you can’t forget
Or it’s not that big of a deal
I could...
(Never right my wrongs, less I write it down for real)
So I swear
(For real)
It was my bad
(For real)
I could...
(Never right my wrongs, less I write it down for real)

Whether the issues dead
Or you’re tryna find a way to heal
I could...
(Never right my wrongs, less I write it down for real)
So I swear
(For real)
It was my bad
(For real)
I could...
(Never right my wrongs, less I write it down for real) 
VERSE 1
This is... for every single person I hurt
Whether it was unplanned or on pur-
pose (pus)
If I didn’t own up I’m worth-
Less
This is for..
Any girl I raised my hand to, ‘Fore I realized that ain’t what a man do Thanks to my big bro, ya’ll know this manhood shit don’t come with a manual
All them record stores that I stole from
When I was flat broke and so young
So I really can’t blame y’all when y’all find my albums and download’em
Any of my brothers I stole on
Should’ve turn the other cheek and rolled on
But I mistake pride for self hate, I can now say I was so wrong Forgive me
 HOOK  

VERSE 2 (JUSTIS)
Reminisce on my younger days
Had hunger pains on those summer days
Every man for himself like Hunger Games
From a city where we don't see the sun for days
Mama had one daughter, 3 sons to raise
I was gone for days like runaways
With a blunt to blaze
Drugs I could slang to get money raised
Couple of mistakes and it's judgement day
Got cuffed up but I lucked up that the cop put the gun away
Looking back now and it must be fate
Set me free when he judged my case
Could of been in the pen or could've been killed
"I could never right my wrongs unless I'm write'em down for real"
For real!
HOOK

VERSE 3
This for the times that I was dishonest
Every single broken promise
Treating you beneath the you, you are 
When you should be regarded as goddess
For my student they laid to rest
Many days I wept
From the pain your death has caused 
Missed your requiem,
Overseas blessin’ them 
May the most high protect your soul
For them family functions I missed
Missing your dap, hug, or kiss
Hope you don’t feel dissed 
But you know the real is 
Pretty safe bet I was doing this
Even though I be ripping and running 
From trying to be something, I know you exist
I know you don’t see it
But call if you need it
Don’t wait til you’re out of your wits
And for you haters, 
Sorry that we made it, on our terms not the ones they’re making so...
Minor or major, don’t matter they’re paying as long we’re not the ones playing ho
Chased down our dreams and we made it so, though we can’t be found on the radio
But the realest, know where the real is that’s real ish most people just lazy yo
Sorry we’re not more accomodatin’, yall worried about who the stars datin’
Times a wasting our apologies this bull shit’s dominatin’
So we’re concentratin’ on innovations not nominations
With a small congregation to spread our gospel to the population!

HOOK

Pre-order the new album @ BopAlloy.Bandcamp.com
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Facebook.com/BopAlloy
Twitter & Instagram: @BopAlloy

Writing My Wrongs Ft. Justis

From the new Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) album 'Another Day in the Life of...'
Available on Bandcamp: http://bopalloy.bandcamp.com/album/another-day-in-the-life-of

(M. Marino, S. Robinson, C. Graham) 
Produced by Marcus D 
Bass by Gerson Zaragoza

LYRICS
VERSE (Substantial)
Tonight there’ll be blood on the dance floor 
So they won’t sleep on us any damn more 
Trying to step up in our house 
And turn the party out 
Like they don’t know what we’re about 
That’s the last draw 
Like an artist’s final sketch on his deathbed 
I ain’t gotta speak a word but the message 
Couldn’t be any clearer 
When bringing the terror 
With the moves I deliver 
I’m the best yet 
The crew’s far from new to this 
Move with the fluidness of 
Tai Chi 
Kinda like a high stewardess, 
Fly B 
And my style so mutinous, 
To try me 
Foolishness, you’re the stupidest, 
Likely 
And I’m a dance floor general 
The war that’s in store for y’all will be biblical 
Crying out Oh my God he’s invincible 
Far from typical always unpredictable FRESH! 

 HOOK 
Ever dance with the devil in the pail moonlight 
Refusing to kneel ‘cause you’re ready to fight 
Warriors UNITE 
‘Cause it’s on TONIGHT 
Wanna see who’s nicer? 
Step into the cipher!  (“Step Up” sample cut up)  Bboys (step Up) 
Bgrils (step Up) 
Why you sitting down right now better get up 

VERSE 2 (Cise Starr) 
Cise Starr in the building  
Hide wife and children 
They rapping with everybody over here killin’  
Dobeson just did another song made a million  
Yeah I got jokes me and Stan now chilling 
 Hardcore b-boy stance black Sicilians 
 Diamonds in your ears cause my words stay brilliant 
 Don’t stop cause the cypher still rolling 
 You were the next up now you in the crowd stoic 
Hiding behind don’t even want to get noticed 
Cause you like damn these brothers just owned it 
 Just Hannibal taking on the Romans 
 Lyrics hit hard like the boy in the Omen 
 Made you jump like my name was Shonen 
 Everybody wanna get down when I’m on it  
Like Lauryn who’s runnin The Score 
 Cause I’m like a young Biggie in front of the grocery store… 

HOOK 

VERSE 3 (Substantial) 
Yo you better bring it, no cowards over here 
Train real hard for the battle of the year 
Keep my weapons sharp and dance without a care 
My arsenal is raw ‘cause I gotta be prepared 
No kitanas, nunchucks and such 
Hand 2 hand combat is rough enough 
Keep them windmills tight for you bust your gut 
Fascinating movements leave you like what the F---!  
Buckle up, we about to run a muck 
In our track suits, shell toes no button up 
Or ties but we mean biz so put em up 
If action speak louder than words we shut’em up 
Shut’em down like Flav & Chuck, they can’t hang with us 
You ain’t Starrs like Cise, you can’t Stand with Sub 
Chill, your offense ain’t ready for Marcus’ D 
Still breathin’ life in the artistry, peace. 

HOOK 

  BREAK 
Give me a sec to tighten my shoes 
Watch when I hit the floor and I move 
No one alive is stopping the groove 
When the beat drops and I cannot lose 

  BREAK 

OUTRO 
Ain’t no party like a BA party 
‘Cause a BA Party don’t yield 
Get you hella live 
With your hands in the sky 
Or switch up the vibe 
And CHILL

Step Into The Cypher Ft. Cise Starr Of CYNE

Marcus D - Titania

Sketches Of Pain Ft. Oma Pearl Of Conjure Woman

SECTION FT D4SH prod.ROKSTARR

S on my chest.mp3

Children Of The Night - The COTN Club (Prod. Zvitch)

(M. Marino, S. Hilliard, S. Robinson) 
Additional vocals and cuts by Marcus D
Steph the Sapphic Songstress appears courtesy of Twelth Sign Publishing (ASCAP)

Inspired by a quote from Nina Simone's daughter in the Netflix documentary, Substantial and Marcus D show us how to Party With Purpose.

Party With Purpose (feat. Steph the Sapphic Songstress)

(M. Marino, S. Robinson, A. Zavala)

While recording this EP, there were so many things that happened that constantly tried to break the guys down. But similar to the music they make they build on breaks. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

A Break 2 Build On (feat. Intelligenz)

A track from Dorm Room, available to download on bandcamp now

https://tfunksounds.bandcamp.com/

RIP Ali and Phife

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Virginia based International Hip Hop Recording Artist from Maryland.

Writing My Wrongs Ft. Justis

Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D)

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