'While They Sleep (Remix)' is an audio intro to Edo Bushido: A collaboration by Substantial, Asheru, DJ AAROCK and illustrator, Micah Blacklight.
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[VIDEO] Substantial's Patreon Pitch
Become a Patron: http://patreon.com/substantial
Peace World. My name's Substantial. I've been making music for over 20 years working with artists like Nujabes (RIP), Oddisee, Marcus D and more. I write and produce Hip-Hop/Rap music infused with Jazz and Soul, while drawing inspiration from family, community, anime and art & design.
While working with Ford Motors on an ad campaign in 2016, I started streaming weekly live video updates called Substantial Sundays, at first on Facebook and later on YouTube. Three years later, I'm joined by my childhood friends and co-host, Sherm the Barber and J. Cash, and the channel has reached 5,200+ subscribers and counting. The show features live Q&A, music, movie/show recommendations, exclusive content and much more.
I have recently transitioned back to doing music full time all while running our business Substantial Art & Music with my wife Rachelle. By becoming a patron or as I prefer to call you, a SUBporter, you'll get access to cool exclusive music and video content, gifts, discounts on merchandise and even one on one consultations with me to help you with your own creative endeavors.
Thanks in advance for being a patron/SUBporter.
[RELEASE DAY] Substantial - Bridges (Instrumentals)
NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND STREAMING EVERYWHERE
Veteran, Lofi Hip-Hop MC and producer, Substantial releases the Bridges (Instrumentals) EP, a collection of beats, originally produced for Houston based rapper, W3alth's debut EP. Since Substantial began releasing his production in 2018 (Seeds, The Garden, Substantial Sundays Vol. 1 and Nakagyo [Kyoto]), his output has been quite prolific. Bridges (Instrumentals) is another example of Substantial's musical growth as he continues to refine his sound and add to his legacy.
In case you missed it, you can also listen to the original project, Bridges by W3alth & Substantial, HERE.
CALL TO ACTION
Two things: 1. Post a video/photo of your favorite local bridge on Instgram using your favorite beat from the project as background music for a chance to win an official Substantial hoodie. Don't forget to tag @substantialmusic. Here's an example. 2. Be sure to leave a review/comment on what platform you're enjoying the project on and don't forget to like and share.
Thank you guys so much for being SUBporters!
NEW MUSIC: Substantial -Live From A3C ft. T.Lucas [PATREON EXCLUSIVE]
Peace World!
I'm excited to share with you all the first Patreon x SUBporter Exclusive: Substantial - Live from A3C ft. T.Lucas (Produced by Substantial). Check out the snippet and be sure to become a patron to listen the whole track and get access to other exclusive music/content.
About T.Lucas
T.Lucas is a dope rapper from the DMV who describes his style as “Concentrated rhymes for contemplative minds.” FUN FACT: I use to be in a group with T back in High School. He's currently working with Substantial Art & Music for his upcoming project. There's a chance this may make it onto a project I'm producing for him in the future. Stay tuned for details
Follow T.Lucas
Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Twitter
[NEW MUSIC] W3alth - 17 & Oh - prod. Substantial
Veteran MC/producer, Substantial links with his nephew, up-and-coming rapper, W3alth to release their first single, 17 & Oh.
Read More[EVENT] Substantial & Marcus D as Bop Alloy live in LA (8/1) w/ Special Guests
DMV rapper and producer, Substantial returns with Seattle producer, Marcus D as Bop Alloy to premier new music live in LA at Catch One! Be the first to hear their new single and enjoy their vast catalogue live on stage along with a special performance of Substantial's classics with Nujabes. Also, catch special guests: nitsua, Apollo Bebop and Eye Q.
Read More[UPDATE] Substantial joins Patreon!
By becoming a patron you'll get access to cool, exclusive music, video content, gifts, discounts on merchandise and even one on one consultations with me to help you with your own creative endeavors.
Read More[REPLAY] Substantial Sundays Ep. 58
Substantial Sundays every Sunday at 7PM Eastern Standard Time, live from Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood Studio with co-host Sherm The Barber. Background Music
BECOME A PATRON | NEW MERCH AVAILABLE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7/12-14: Blerdcon in Arlington, VA | http://blerdcon.com
7/19: Chinatown, DC | Details coming soon.
7-26-28: Otakon in Washington, DC | https://www.otakon.com/
8/1: LA w/ Marcus D as Bop Alloy | Tickets available
[PLAYLIST] Substantial featured in #funiversary Vol. 1 - Samurai Champloo by FUNimation
This week FUNimation celebrated their 25th anniversary! Part of their celebration included dropping their official Spotify playlist #funiversary Vol. 1 - Samurai Champloo featuring Nujabes, MINMI, Flying Lotus, Anderson . Paak, Substantial, Ka, Black Star, DJ Okawari, Nomak & more
Read More[MUSIC VIDEO] Substantial - Nakagyo (Kyoto)
NAKAGYO (KYOTO) produced by Substantial: WATCH | STREAM | DOWNLOAD
Nakagyo (Kyoto) produced by Substantial is part of the Sanpo series now streaming on YouTube. "In this new series launched by Sourdoreille with director Grégory Sacré, musicians from around the world oscillating between trip-hop, abstract hip-hop or nu jazz illustrate images of Japanese city districts." The audio in now streaming everywhere.
Watch. Listen. Enjoy. Share.
