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TrackBlasters Radio: 22.12.14

December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 P.R. 0 Comments Al Green, Binky Griptite, Black Milk, Cappadonna, Carla Thomas, Carmen McRae, Cookin Soul, Dean Martin, Diamond District, DJ Premier, Donny Hathaway, Freddie McGregor, Gods’illa, James Brown, Jay Electronica, Jimmy Jules & Nuclear Soul System, José Feliciano, Kurtis Blow, Large Professor, Masta Killa, Method Man, Oddisee, PRhyme, Raekwon, Royce Da 5'9", Run DMC, RZA, Sammy Davis Jr., Substantial, Sugar Minott, Swerve, Termanology, The Emotions, The Jackson 5, The O'Jays, The Stylistics, The Treacherous Three, The Whispers, Uptown XO, Wu-Tang Clan, yU

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Happy Holidays! Record Of The Day: Substantial feat. Gods’Illa – 360 Degrees Playlist PRhyme feat. Jay Electronica – To Me, To You Black Milk – What It’s Worth **Record Of The Day** Substantial feat. Gods’Illa – 360 Degrees Swerve – Might, As, Well… Termanology – Streetwise Diamond District – Working Weekends (Large Pro Remix) Wu-Tang Clan – A Better Tomorrow **Cookin Soul’s 2014 Xmas Mix** The Jackson 5 – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus James Brown – Christmas Is Love Donny Hathaway – This Christmas The O’Jays – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Jimmy Jules & Nuclear Soul System – Xmas Done Got Funky Sammy Davis Jr. & Carmen McRae – Baby, It’s Cold Outside Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’ Carla Thomas – Gee Whiz (It’s Christmas) Al Green – I’ll Be Home For Christmas The Staple Singers – Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas V.A. – My Favourite Time Of The Year The Emotions – What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas Dean Martin – Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow The Stylistics – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas The Jackson 5 – Give Love On Christmas Day The Whispers – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Binky Griptite – Stone Soul Christmas George Shearing & Billy May – Snowfall/Snowfall Cha-Cha Freddie McGregor – Irie Christmas Sugar Minott – Christmas Time The Treacherous Three – Santa’s Rap

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Substantial feat. Gods’Illa – 360 Degrees [Stream x Download]

December 16, 2014 P.R. 0 Comments Gods’illa, Substantial

This is taken from “Happy Holidays... From HiPNOTT Records”, which will be released December 24th. 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 Substantial

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Substantial – Splendor [Stream x Download]

September 5, 2014 P.R. 0 Comments Substantial

HiPNOTT Records is proud to announce today that we have signed a multi project deal with Maryland MC Substantial. This deal solidifies Substantial as a HiPNOTT recording artist and enables him to be one of the premier artists on the label. “Signing Substantial to HiPNOTT was a no brainer. Along with talent and experience, Substantial brings a big fanbase with him to the label. He has a very genuine personality and his style fits in perfectly with what we represent at HiPNOTT. We welcome him to the family with open arms!” Kevin Nottingham, owner of HiPNOTT Records. As a 13 year veteran in Hip Hop, Substantial is probably best known for his work with legendary Japanese producer Nujabes and his duo Bop Alloy with Marcus D. He has collaborated with the likes of Oddisee, Kool Herc, Cunninlynguists, Bootsy Collins, and many more. His 2012 album, Home Is Where The Art Is (Mello Music Group), was revered by hip hop fans worldwide. In 2015, look out for a trio of EPs to be released from Substantial; each produced by different producers. Closing out the year will be his next official full length album. To celebrate in today’s announcement, we are unearthing a previously unreleased track, “Splendor”, produced by Satellite 12 (Maga Demus & R.M.S.) for Red Planet Music.

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Substantial – Home Is Where The Art Is (Instrumentals) [Audio x Download]

April 25, 2013 P.R. 0 Comments Substantial

Baltimore emcee Substantial released his Oddisee executive produced album Home Is Where The Art Is late last year and quickly garnered acccolades from his strong worldwide fan base. Since then, Substantial has toured with yU (of Diamond District), seen the vinyl release of his record, performed at the Smithsonian in DC, and released a wildly successful tribute album to Jill Scott titled “Jackin’ Jill”. Today, Substantial wanted to share the entire collection of instrumentals from Home Is Where The Art Is with his fans. The complete instrumentals will be free for a week before heading up on itunes, so be sure and grab them now. Beats by Oddisee, Eric Lau, M-Phazes, Algorythm, and more! Home Is Where The Art Is (Instrumentals) by Substantial Previously: Substantial – Jackin’ Jill [Free LP]

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Substantial – Jackin’ Jill [Free LP]

April 10, 2013 P.R. 1 Comment Substantial

In 2011 Baltimore emcee Substantial was facing the possibility of cancer. He ended up having preventive surgery and while laid up, decided to start working on a tribute album to Jill Scott, one of his biggest influences. It was his was of staying busy while healing, and at the same time to give people their roses while they could still smell them. The result is a free project Substantial calls “Jackin’ Jill” – a tribute project from built by “Jackin” music from various Jill Scott releases. This collection of reworks and remixes of her work blended by DJ Jav form a cohesive pseudo collaboration focused on life, love & music. Even the cover art was a labor of love, hand drawn by Substantial himself. And if fans are really feeling it, they can get a free promotional copy on cd when they pick up Substantial’s album “Home Is Where The Art Is” on CD or Vinyl. Jackin' Jill by Substantial

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TrackBlasters Radio: 08.03.13

March 8, 2013March 8, 2013 P.R. 0 Comments 112, 50 Cent, Diddy, Drake, Eminem, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Kendrick Lamar, Kidd Kidd, Lil Kim, Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Missy Elliott, Odd Future, Puff Daddy, R. Kelly, Steph The Sapphic Songstress, Substantial, The Notorious B.I.G., Tyler The Creator

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Tomorrow marks the 16th anniversary off B.I.G.’s tragic death. So, it’s only right we set things off with a lil Biggie special! Part 2 follows on Monday. R.I.P. Christopher George Latore Wallace. Record Of The Day: Drake – 5AM In Toronto Playlist The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Lil Kim & Puff Daddy – Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Eminem – Dead Wrong The Notorious B.I.G. – I Got A story To Tell The Notorious B.I.G. – One More Chance (Stay With Me Remix) The Notorious B.I.G. feat R. Kelly – Fuck You Tonight The Notorious B.I.G. feat. 112 – Sky’s The Limit The Notorious B.I.G. – Ni**as Tyler, The Creator – Domo 23 **Record Of The Day** Drake – 5AM In Toronto J. Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip J. Cole feat. Missy Elliott – Nobody’s Perfect Kendrick Lamar feat. Mary J. Blige – Now Or Neva 50 Cent feat. Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd – We Up Jean Grae – Special Substantial feat. Steph The Sapphic Songstress – Golden Lady [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 08.03.13.mp3] Download here

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Substantial feat. Steph The Sapphic Songstress – Golden Lady [Audio x Download]

March 8, 2013 P.R. 0 Comments Steph The Sapphic Songstress, Substantial

Back in 2011 Baltimore emcee Substantial was facing the possibility of cancer. He ended up having preventive surgery and while laid up, decided to start working on a tribute album to Jill Scott, one of his biggest influences. It was his was of staying busy while healing, and at the same time to give the people their roses while they can still smell them. The result is a free project Substantial calls “Jackin’ Jill” – a tribute project from Substantial built by “Jackin” music from various Jill Scott releases. This collection of reworks and remixes of her work blended by DJ Jav form a cohesive pseudo collaboration focused on life, love & music. Today, as Substantial heads back into the doctor’s for a follow up examine 2 years later, we are unveiling the cover art (drawn by Substantial himself) from the 17 track project, plus a taste of what’s to come with the track “Golden Lady” a reworking of the amazing Stevie Wonder track from “Innervisions” that Substantial uses to play off the track Golden from Jill Scott’s Beautifully Human album (the last song Kool Herc played at Substantial’s wedding). Substantial adds to this Marcus D produced tribute track the gorgeous vocals of Steph The Sappic Songstress. Be sure to listen to Marcus D on piano throughout as well. The result is a richly layered, beautiful new track from one of Baltimore’s most thoughtful and talented artists, Substantial. Golden Lady (f. Steph The Sapphic Songstress) by Substantial Previously: Substantial –

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Substantial – Resilient (Marcus D Remix) [Audio x Download]

February 22, 2013 P.R. 1 Comment Marcus D, Substantial

Get your copy of “Home Is Where The Art Is” here, if you haven’t already. For the album cut “Resilient” Substantial brings on Seattle producer and Bop Alloy partner Marcus D to provide a smoothed out, jazz infused remix. The track, originally produced by Eric Lau, is a testament to the strength it takes to claim your identity and walk your own path. The Marcus D jazz remix is a perfect fit for the reflective & uplifting declarations of Substantial. Resilient (Marcus D Remix) by Substantial

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J-Live – HOTvsDOPE Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

January 4, 2013January 4, 2013 P.R. 0 Comments 7evenThirty, 9th Wonder, Andre 3000, Apollo Brown, ASAP Rocky, Big Boi, Black Milk, Brother Ali, Buckshot, Consequence, Earl Sweatshirt, Estelle, Future, Ghostface Killah, Guilty Simpson, J-Live, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Masta Killa, Nine, Pac Div, Phantogram, Pharoahe Monch, Pusha T, Rapper Big Pooh, Roc Marciano, Royce Da 5'9", Scarface, Sean Price, Sha Stimuli, Sheek Louch, Substantial, Swizz Beatz, T.I., Talib Kweli, Wale, Wu-Block, Wu-Tang Clan

“HOTvsDOPE Vol. 2” features new hip hop from the mainstream and underground alike. Download J-Live’s latest installment of the “HOTvsDOPE” mixtape series below. Limited free download!!! HOTvsDOPE Vol. 2 by J-Live

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Substantial – Umoja [Audio x Download]

December 27, 2012 P.R. 0 Comments Substantial

From “Home Is Where The Art Is“. Produced by Oddiesee. Umoja is Swahili for “Unity” and is also the the first principle of Kwanzaa which is today, December 26th. Each verse of the song touches on relationships Substantial has developed over the years. His marriage/family & community. The message of the song is making the world around us better by simply working “together”. Umoja (prod. Oddisee) by Substantial Previously: Substantial feat. yU – Movin’ Alright [Audio x Download]

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Substantial feat. yU – Movin’ Alright [Audio x Download]

December 13, 2012 P.R. 1 Comment Substantial, yU

Earlier this year, Substantial showed the world that “Home Is Where The Art Is” and for this particular MC the art is deep in PG County, Maryland. The Mello Music Group LP was a breath of fresh air in a stale climate. Not one to rest on his laurels, Substantial has been hitting the road in support of “HIWTAI” with his MMG and DMV brethren yU. The run is nearing its end with pivotal stops in Brooklyn and Baltimore coming up this weekend. In celebration of the live demonstration, and as a sneak peek of what you can expect from the two fierce rhymers, Substantial is leaking, “Movin’ Alright”. A bonus cut from the HIWTAI sessions, this Oddisee-produced, high-energy banger features Sub’s current road dog, yU. Movin Alright feat. yU (prod. Oddisee) by Substantial Previously: Substantial – See Hear [Video]

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Substantial – See Hear [Video]

November 30, 2012 P.R. 1 Comment Substantial

Baltimore MC Substantial jumped back into the scene with this fall’s “Home Is Where The Art Is“, a personal and powerful testament to Stan B. Robinson’s development as a man and MC. Fans and critics seem to concur. To keep the momentum going on this fantastic LP, Substantial and Mello Music Group drop the uplifting video for “See Hear”. The video, directed beautifully by Ariel “Rel” Nuñez, opens up with a local elder speaking on Baltimore’s history, more specifically how the city experienced a stark decline after the Disco era undoubtedly due to the recession and crack epidemic of the early 80’s. Sub picks up the gentleman’s baton and takes us on a tour of B-more, exposing us to the good and not-so-good. Still, throughout everything Substantial looks optimistically to the future. Don’t think Sub sees everything through rosy glasses, he acknowledges challenges and divisions within the city but lets us know he’s still invested in the place and the people because “that’s real unity, remembering it starts with you!” Produced by Algorythm of The Stuyvesants, the beat knocks with rare precision and the harmonies, both in the beat and provided by Steph The Sapphic Songstress, mirror the optimism in Substantial’s sharp lyrics. In an age where many MC’s are either jaded or out of touch, it’s refreshing to hear (and see) someone so focused on the future! Previously: Substantial feat. Kenn Starr & Kokayi – Grateful [Audio x Download]

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TrackBlasters Radio: 15.10.12

October 15, 2012November 2, 2012 P.R. 0 Comments 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, Ace Hood, Common, CyHi The Prynce, D'banj, Dilated Peoples, DJ Khaled, Dr. Dre, Fate Wilson, French Montana, Future, G.O.O.D. Music, Jane, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Kenn Starr, Keon Bryce, Kid Cudi, Kokayi, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Movado, Pusha T, Raekwon, RZA, Substantial, The Black Keys, The Revelations, Too Short, Tre Williams, TwoLetterz, Victoria, Wu-Tang Clan

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today we got loads of new music for ya. Press play/download and enjoy! Record Of The Day: Kanye West – White Dress Playlist Dilated Peoples – Worst Comes To Worst Ludacris feat. Fate Wilson & Keon Bryce – Growing Pain The Revelations feat. Tre Williams – I Forgot To Be Your Lover **Record Of The Day** Kanye West – White Dress Pusha T feat. Future – Pain DJ Khaled feat. Mavado, French Montana & Ace Hood – Suicidal Thoughts (Remix) G.O.O.D. Music feat. Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, Cyhi The Prynce, Kid Cudi & D’Banj – The Morning Wu-Tang Clan – Six Directions of Boxing RZA feat. The Black Keys – Baddest Man Alive Substantial feat. Kenn Starr & Kokayi – Grateful TwoLetterz feat. Victoria – The Burial Kendrick Lamar feat. Dr. Dre – Compton 50 Cent feat. Too Short – First Date Murs & Fashawn – 64 Impala Lupe Fiasco feat. Jane – Cold War [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 15.10.12.mp3] Download here

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Substantial feat. Kenn Starr & Kokayi – Grateful [Audio x Download]

October 11, 2012 P.R. 1 Comment Kenn Starr, Kokayi, Substantial

After being selected by Ebony Magazine as one of the hottest releases of the week along with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Big Sean, itunes picked Substantial’s “Grateful” as one of their hot tracks. Today we are giving away Substantial’s emotive banger produced by Australia’s M-Phazes: Grateful feat. Kenn Starr & Kokayi. To kick things off, Kenn Starr re-emerges back from the ashes, born again back from the past tense, to reflect on the fulfilment of his dreams, while Grammy nominated vocalist Kokayi carries the chorus to soaring heights. Finally, Substantial jumps in for a reflective verse filled with meaningful word play: “Last words to my daughter would be learn baby learn.” Grateful (feat. Kenn Starr & Kokayi) + prod. M-Phazes by Substantial

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Substantial “Home Is Where the Art Is” Release Party & Mini-Doc [Video]

September 20, 2012 P.R. 0 Comments Substantial

“Home Is Where The Art Is”, now available on CD & digital; vinyl coming September 25th. Late this summer, Substantial and Mello Music Group released Home Is Where The Art Is, an uncompromisingly raw and powerful collection of positive, forward-thinking hip-hop that Oddisee executive produced. The message has connected and is well received; the album has already garnered attention from places like VIBE and Ebony. Substantial and MMG are proud to present a mini-documentary created by the good folks of House Studios. On August 23, 2012, filmmaker, Simon Kim followed Substantial as he prepared to introduce his 3rd solo album, ‘Home Is Where The Art Is’ at a live show unlike any other. The ‘Home Is Where The Art Is Album Release Event’ took place at LIV Nightclub in Washington, DC and featured performances & DJ sets by some of the DMV’s best Hip Hop acts, such as Oddisee, yU, Uptown XO, Gods’Illa, Lyriciss, Roddy Rod & others! Hosted by Grap Luva (cousin to the late great Heavy D) the event included live graffiti art by Rei21 and showcased his work along with pieces by Demont Peekaso. Throw in a Beatdown Showcase with J $crilla, Kaimbr, & Grussle plus DJ sets by DJ RBI, Roddy & DJ Jav and what you have is one unforgettable night. Thankfully, it was all captured on film for world to see. Previously: Substantial feat. Steph, The Sapphic Songstress – See Hear [Audio x Download]