Some people listen to your music, but they gotta start listening to the lyrics. Important stuff in here. 👍

my project g.a.w.d. coming spring of 2015

COLOSSAL with Bryson McGee coming soon as well

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Fat Beats Records is proud to present Baker’s Dozen, an exclusive vinyl series that shines a light on the best minds of instrumental hiphop, ambient, and electronic music. Each installment gives one artist carte blanche to capture their signature sound.

Every volume’s 500-unit, strictly limited vinyl pressing features one artist and twelve tracks, but only 250 units will contain the thirteenth track -- the eponymous “baker’s dozen bonus” -- on a flexi disc. The LPs also come equipped with a 5x7” postcard insert that features a photo of the artist’s workspace along with the equipment used in their music-making process. Visually cohesive and packaged with the utmost attention to detail, Baker’s Dozen is a series that speaks up for artists whose craft renders voices superfluous, whose instrumentals alone suffice to make a statement.


Ohbliv - Nowhere And Everywhere

(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)

Ringing in the New Year, Maryland MC Substantial teams with Mello Music Group producer and fellow DMV native Oddisee for the first official single off Substantial's upcoming album, The Past Is Always Present In The Future. Made In Maryland is Substantial's greatest ode to his home state since his debut solo single in 2000, Home Sweet Home, produced by the late japanese producer DJ Deckstream. The new single also features fellow Marylanders and frequent collaborators: vocalist, Steph the Sapphic Songstress and DJ Jav adding cuts utilizing vocals Joe.D. 

Even if you're not from Maryland as QN5 Music's Tonedeff stated after hearing the song, "S#!t so hard, I'm about to move there!" So pack your bags and take a ride with us through the home of Tubman. 

Pre-orders for The Past Is Always Present In The Future are available now via iTunes and Bandcamp and will be released digitally on January 6, 2017. Compact Discs ship on January 13, 2017 and cassettes and vinyl will be announced at a later date.

https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/the-past-is-always-present-in-the-future

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the past is always present in future

Made In Maryland

Substantial: Made In Maryland [produced by Oddisee]

Producer:
@klim-beats-1

Available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Muisc - 2017-01-16
www.ninetofiverecords.com

Bandcamp:
https://klimbeats.bandcamp.com

KLIM

KLIM - Grandma's Pies

Produced by @billyloman
Mixed by @sparemonkeystudio

Out Of Bounds (prod. by Billy Loman)

DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW: http://smarturl.it/whiletheysleep-rmx

While They Sleep (Remix)' serves as an audio introduction to Edo Bushido; A collaborative project by veteran Indie Hip-Hop artists Substantial and Asheru (The Boondocks), DJ/illustrator DJ AAROCK and illustrator/author Micah Blacklight. Ash and Sub trade verses over a dark, melodic banger produced by Substantial with AAROCK on the cuts. Singer/songwriter, Stephanie Gayle once again lends her amazing voice to the chorus while the cover art,handled by Micah Blacklight, features the crew's mascot hovering above a teenage girl in a deep sleep surrounded by books. Lyrically, the emcees/fathers spit about sacrificing rest to ensure that their families rest easy knowing that they have provided for them. Asheru declares "Burning both ends of the candle has become a bad habit/Tunnel vision for the future and the plan to go and grab it" while Substantial raps "I ain't just writing lyrics, every night I'm fighting limits / Trying to push'em up, timing might be bad but it's good for us / Food for thought and bellies after nights when I was cooking up".

This is just the tip of the iceberg for Edo Bushido. Over the last two years, they have made live appearances at several conventions including Otakon, Momocon, Blerdon and Anime Mid Atlantic. 2020 promises more events, more music and MUCH more.

Recompositions

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While They Sleep (Remix)feat. ft. Edo Bushido, Asheru, DJ AAROCK and Stephanie Gayle

DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP NOW
https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/what-i-been-saying-vol-1
All proceeds from Bandcamp go to The Black Lives Matter Foundation.

"What I Been Saying" (WIBS) Vol.1 is a compilation of songs from Substantial's twenty-year career, including solo work and collaborations, covering topics such as systemic racism and living while Black in America. WIBS features two new songs by Substantial. The title track, "What I Been Saying" is a leak from his next album, "Adulting." where Sub shares his unapologetically honest perspective of his country, through what feels like a sarcastic grin over a soulful self-produced track. The closing track, "A Requiem for All Black Lives" featuring percussionist, Malcolm Jackson on vibes, is a hauntingly dark, somber tribute to the countless Black lives lost to police brutality.

This project is a Bandcamp exclusive release and all proceeds will be donated to the Black Lives Matter Foundation. The songs "What I Been Saying" and "A Requiem for All Black Lives" will be released to all other streaming platforms at a later date and half of the proceeds will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Color of Change.

Available on all other streaming platforms on July 17th.
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/substantial/what-i-been-saying

What I Been Saying (Vol. 1)

What I Been Saying

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Lyrics by: Substantial
Produced by: Kno (of CunninLynguists)

Sacrifice

It's You (I Think) [Produced by Kno of CunninLynguists]

www.IamSubstantial.com

Virginia based International Hip Hop Recording Artist from Maryland.

What I Been Saying

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