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TrackBlasters Radio: 07.04.17

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Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes brand new bangers from the likes of OG Maco, Joey Bada$$, Homeboy Sandman, Euroz, Raekwon, Substantial, Ric Wilson and many more. Press play and enjoy. Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: OG Maco – For Logic Fans aka The Internet Playlist Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 4 Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE. **Record Of The Day** OG Maco – For Logic Fans aka The Internet Joey Bada$$ feat. ScHoolboy Q – Rockabye Baby Homeboy Sandman – Consumption Raekwon feat. P.U.R.E. – M&N Hanz On feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Shawn Wigs & Tab – Smoke Like We Do Euroz – Blvd Dreams Substantial feat. Precious Joubert – The Sub Way Ric Wilson feat. Chuck D – Hang Loose Lou Phelps feat. Innanet James – What Time Is It Kid Ink feat. Ty Dolla $ign – F With U THEY. feat. IshDARR – Deep End (Thane Remix) Gorillaz feat. Mavis Staples & Pusha T – Let Me Out Mack Wilds feat. Wale – Bonnie & Clyde Mack Wilds – Explore **Throwback** Kanye West feat. Pusha T – Runaway Download here (right click and save as…)

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Substantial feat. Precious Joubert – The Sub Way [Video]

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“The Past Is Always Present In The Future” available now. Substantial & Marcus D’s hit single, The Sub Way, was such a success last year as it reached #1 on college radio while also being featured in Mid Atlantic Ford’s fall promotions and UBER’s Summer Series promotion. Teaming up with CamCamTV, Substantial hit the subways of New York and the DMV Metro to shoot the video this single deserves.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 18.01.17

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Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Press play and enjoy. Record Of The Day: J. Cole – High For Hours Playlist Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad feat. Method Man – Bulletproof Love Masta Killa feat. Method Man & Redman – Therapy Nick Grant – Luxury Vintage Rap Substantial – Follow The Master **Record Of The Day** J. Cole – High For Hours F. Virtue feat. Ceschi, Dylan Owen & Watsky – Passports Oh No & Tristate feat. Xiomara – G.T.D. Nick Grant feat. BJ The Chicago Kid – Gotta Be More Xiomara – YDKJ Pt. II Paul White – Everything You’ve Forgotten (Beat Tape) Download here (right click and save as…)

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Substantial – The Past Is Always Present In The Future [Album Stream]

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Substantial hits us with his brand new LP, “The Past Is Always Present In The Future”. Intimate and laid back, this newly released contemporary hip-hop gem features visceral beats and cunning lyrics that enlighten and inspire. New songs and new arrangements of earlier songs from his recent EPs, taking listeners on a journey through the past, present and future. “The Past Is Always Present In The Future” cements Substantial’s musical legacy as one of Maryland’s proudest and most prolific sons. “TPIAPITF” includes production from DC producer, Oddisee, Seattle producer and 1/2 of Bop Alloy, Marcus D, Mello Music Group producer, Gensu Dean, label mates The Other Guys & JSOUL, Algorythm of The Stuyvesants and Good Compny Drummer, Jon Laine. Substantial’s fourth solo album also features guest appearances by QN5 Music’s Tonedeff, fellow Nujabes collaborators Cise Starr of CYNE and Uyama Hiroto, GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter Wayna and more. Take a listen below and make sure to pick up a copy on iTunes. TPIAPITF is available now via all digital retailers. Compact Discs have arrived early and are shipping now through Bandcamp. Cassettes and vinyl will be announced real soon! The Past Is Always Present In The Future by Substantial

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Substantial feat. Steph The Sapphic Songstress & DJ Jav – Made In Maryland [Audio]

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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.

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P.SO & 2 Hungry Bros. feat. Tanya Morgan & Substantial – Go Nuts [Stream]

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P.SO and the 2 Hungry Bros’ new EP “Feast of Legend” drops on Friday and to whet your appetite, we’re releasing the second official single, “Go Nuts” featuring HiPNOTT recording artists Tanya Morgan (Donwill and Von Pea) and Substantial. “Feast of Legend” will be a digital only release and is available for pre-order now via iTunes, Amazon, and Bandcamp.

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Substantial & Algorythm – Always [EP Stream]

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Following up his latest EP with The Other Guys, Maryland emcee Substantial joins forces with Algorythm (1/2 of the BK production duo The Stuyvesants) for “Always”. “Always” is the second of three EPs leading up to Substantial’s upcoming fourth studio album, “The Past Is Always Present In The Future”. “Always” features GRAMMY nominated, Ethiopian-born, singer/songwriter Wayna, QN5 founder and emcee Tonedeff, DC based singer/songwriter Deborah Bond, Danish singer/songwriter/producer Fjer, and Seattle based Bop Alloy producer Marcus D. Musically, Algorythm provides the perfect soundscape for Substantial’s witty and thought provoking lyrics which are sharp as ever. Always is a collection of songs about legacy, life and being present in the moment that will be remembered as the soundtrack to the summer of 2015. Substantial’s full length album “The Past Is Always Present In The Future” drops fourth quarter 2015. Always EP [Explicit] by Substantial & Algorythm

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Substantial & Algorythm feat. Wayna – Lasting Impression [Stream]

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ollowing up his latest EP with The Other Guys, Maryland emcee Substantial joins forces with Algorythm (1/2 of the BK production duo The Stuyvesants) for “Always”. “Always” is the second of three EPs leading up to Substantial’s upcoming fourth studio album, The Past Is Always Present In The Future. Always features GRAMMY nominated, Ethiopian-born, singer/songwriter Wayna, QN5 founder and emcee Tonedeff, DC based singer/songwriter Deborah Bond, Danish singer/songwriter/producer Fjer, and Seattle based Bop Alloy producer Marcus D. Musically, Algorythm provides the perfect soundscape for Substantial’s witty and thought provoking lyrics which are sharp as ever. Always is a collection of songs about legacy, life and being present in the moment that will be remembered as the soundtrack to the summer of 2015. Substantial’s full length album “The Past Is Always Present In The Future” drops fourth quarter 2015.

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Substantial – Get On Down [Video]

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After releasing JSOUL’s first single “Get On Down” featuring Maryland native Substantial, we are proud to present the official video, directed by JSOUL and filmed/edited by Juron Travors. This new vid is a visual nod to The Box/Video Music Jukebox era when many Rap videos were low in budget but high in wordplay and boom bap. Enjoy this subtle black & white portrait of Baltimore and don’t forget to pre-order The Purple Symphony on iTunes, Bandcamp, UGHH, and Fat Beats.

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Substantial & The Other Guys feat. Von Pea – Late Pass [Stream]

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“The Past…” is the first of three EPs leading up to the fourth studio album from prolific, Indie MC, Substantial. This time around the veteran wordsmith has partnered with HiPNOTT Records producer duo and fellow Maryland natives, The Other Guys for his latest release. Substantial’s musical past, pre-Hyde Out Productions, included many collaborations with Isaiah of TOG, which makes their project’s title quite fitting. The Past… features Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Substantial’s protegé, See King, cuts from DJ Jav and plenty of that soulful boom bap The Other Guys have been known to provide. Lyrically, Substantial is as sharp as ever and covers subjects such as the dying art of MCing, dreams limited by stereotypes, and the exploitation of his former producer, Nujabes. Substantial’s full length album “The Past Is Always Present In The Future” drops fourth quarter 2015. Until then, enjoy this appetizer and look forward to more flavorful Hip Hop music to feed your sol.

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Substantial & The Other Guys – The Past… [EP]

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The Past… is the first of three EPs leading up to the fourth studio album from prolific, Indie MC, Substantial. This time around the veteran wordsmith has partnered with HiPNOTT Records producer duo and fellow Maryland natives, The Other Guys for his latest release. Substantial’s musical past, pre-Hyde Out Productions, included many collaborations with Isaiah of TOG, which makes their project’s title quite fitting. The Past… features Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Substantial’s protegé, See King, cuts from DJ Jav and plenty of that soulful boom bap The Other Guys have been known to provide. Lyrically, Substantial is as sharp as ever and covers subjects such as the dying art of MCing, dreams limited by stereotypes, and the exploitation of his former producer, Nujabes. Substantial’s full length album The Past Is Always Present In The Future drops fourth quarter 2015. Until then, enjoy this appetizer and look forward to more flavorful Hip Hop music to feed your soul. The Past… by Substantial & The Other Guys

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Von Pea feat. Substantial – Easy To Fall [Stream]

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Von Pea and The Other Guys’ latest album, To: You, has been acclaimed by fans as one of last year’s best releases. For the next single off the album, Von Pea teams up with Maryland’s own Substantial for the fan favorite track “Easy To Fall”. Listen as Von and Substantial give us their advice on life over another dope production by The Other Guys. Diggin this track? Stay tuned for the upcoming collaboration EP, The Past…, from Substantial and The Other Guys dropping in March on HiPNOTT Records.

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Happy Holidays​.​.​. From HiPNOTT Records [Free LP]

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This winter, HiPNOTT Records has gathered our team of artists to give our fans a compilation of previously unreleased music for this holiday season. The compilation will be available for free download December 24th as our holiday gift to you. Until then, we will leak a few new tracks from the set along with accompanying video holiday cards from our artists. Happy Holidays… From HiPNOTT Records by HiPNOTT Records

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