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[PRE-ORDER] CunninLynguists proudly presents Natti's debut solo album 'Still Motion' -- available for pre-order now @ www.cunninlynguists.com! Listen to the second single "Architecture f/ Sha Stimuli & Substantial (Produced by Deacon The Villain)" while placing your order -- t-shirt, CD and digital packages available!

Natti - Architecture f/ Sha Stimuli & Substantial

On the 3rd sneak peek into Strange Journey Volume Three, Deacon The Villain trades verses with J-Live while Kno handles the beat and hook to reveal the concept for the project -- space explorers sent on a strange journey to Earth from a distant galaxy to find intelligent & empathetic life. Do they succeed? Find out April 1st when Strange Journey Volume Three hits stores everywhere! Photography by Sol Exposure. 



Beyond The Sun f. J-Live

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

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Writing My Wrongs Ft. Justis

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-winterfire-ep/id942964879

Fire In Her Eyes

(M. Marino, P. Johnson, S. Robinson)
Produced by: Marcus D 
Piano by: Marcus D 
Strings by: Peter Lee Johnson
Additional Vocals by: Steph the Sapphic Songstress
Arranged by: Nicholas Cheung

Still Think Different (Acoustic Version) ft. Peter Lee Johnson

From "Home Is Where The Art Is" 

lyrics
Yeah, I like that! Uh-huh! 
Oddisee I appreciate the recommendation. 
Lets go... yeah, yo! 

VERSE 1 
Name: Substantial, Address: Nunya! 
Baltimore resident, but people know I'm from the... 
County where the Prince is a G, it's no wonder 
That even in the dead of winter, the block is live as summer 
Where dudes got that work, but I'm ji' mo' selective 
Pass the line that is second you will find my objective 
I'm seeking a position that will further my development 
While fattening my pockets 'cause I don't rhyme for the hell of it 
You need my work experience and past employers? 
I'm down with QN5. Former U.V. Ink owner 
And I use to be with Hyde Out and the late great Nujabes 
Wherever I go my motto's "Be great do your best" 
Responsible for making sure that we stay stupid fresh 
Locally and globally while they help me get these groceries 
And keep the fam eatin', I keep the fans fiendin' 
And hit them with the potency of a professional, dope MC 
You know it's me! 

HOOK 
Can't speak for these other guys but 
You can check my resume man, I'm qualified yep 
Why would I lie bruh, (Nobody as fresh as this 
Hit man for higher, check my references!) 
Can't speak for these other guys but 
You can check my resume man, I'm certified yep 
You can put’em high up, (Nobody as fresh as this 
Hit man for higher, check my references!) 

VERSE 2 
I should be your 1st pick, long before the second interview 
3rd LP's a 4 out of 5 minimum 
Even with short pockets stood taller than Sentinel 
Drive is uncanny, not your average individual 
You'd think I graduated from the Xavier Institute 
But School of Hard Knocks is where I took my classes 
Where I got my Master of Ceremony tactics 
My Poor Righteous Teachers taught me to make only classics 
You may know me as this Educator and a Vocalist 
Who the hell you know's a Team Player and a Soloist 
Can dress to impress but I'm fly when I'm plain 
Too thorough, if I quit you would hire me again 
So fire him if he lame I've come for what's mine 
Work around the clock so I can keep up with the times 
Since elementary I flipped a dub from a dime 
While they get the pink slip I get the W-9 

HOOK 

VERSE 3 
I'm the man for the job, while these slackers do jobs for the man 
Knowing that it blows, sometimes it's involving their hands 
They are really hoes. Don't you want a person with integrity 
Setting goals, tailored for success, you can measure me 
On my accolades and my skill in the field of rhyme 
Future so bright, man, for real, leave you feeling blind 
Plottin' chart toppin while I chill and I'm killin' time 
Skills gettin' better but they still ain't as ill as mine 
Don't take my word here's some references to check up with 
You can call the Gods, UAU is who they represent 
Holla at Odd, he made the beat the I mettle wit' 
Or Tone & PackFM because my famm is extended trick 
Call my peeps Marcus D if you want that better shit 
Me & my bre-th-ren... stick together like a pair of tits 
Call Kool Herc & Busy Bee, I ain't arrogant 
But here's a quick reminder just in case it still ain't evident, yo! 

HOOK
credits
released 30 July 2012 
Vocals: Substantial 
Cuts: DJ Jav 
Produced: Oddisee 

Mixed: Oddisee 
Mastered: Eric Morgeson 

Executive Producers: 
Stan Robinson, Amir Mohamed, Michael Tolle

Home Is Where The Art Is

Check My Resume (ft. DJ Jav) [Produced by Oddisee]

From the album "Home Is Where The Art Is"

About the album:
The DMV rapper Substantial has been ripping mics for years. Starting with the self made label U.V. Ink, he began making his mark on the game. His debut solo did well everywhere but particularly in Japan where he hit the Top 10. This success set off a career touring Asia that led the emcee to touch down in Taiwan, China, Japan and more – not to mention Europe and almost all of North America. As things began to get busier he linked with QN5 to focus solely on artistic creation. His collaborations have been equally profound including work with the legendary DJ Kool Herc, Bootsy Collins, Chew Fu, Cunninlynguists, and even an appearance on Bruce Kulick's (of KISS) album alongside all-star rocker Gene Simmons. His videos have appeared on MTV, BET, and VH1, while his music has made it to the second round of Grammy voting in 3 categories. Even the renowned car company Bentley reached out to have Substantial create a song for them and perform in China at their car show. Vogue Magazine included his music in a recent playlist. Not bad for the PG County rapper who has also contributed heavily to his community's well being by way of building recording studios for disadvantaged youth in conjunction with the Covenant House and raising money for school music programs in VH1's Save The Music Series. For his newest album "Home Is Where The Art Is" (Mello Music Group) Substantial enlisted the help of executive producer Oddisee who also arranged & mixed the record and contributed a large portion of the production. And that's just the start, no wonder they call him Substantial.

A MUST here EVERY DAY!!!

Frank-E C.