[EVENT] Think Different Tribute Jam - Friday, 2/7

Date: Friday, Feb 07, 2025 | Showtime: 7:00 PM EST | Location: Crescendo Studios

"Check it out! I want you to listen real close..." In 1999, Substantial signed to Nujabes' Hydeout Productions label in Japan. Shortly after, they recorded over 30 songs, releasing classics like Think Different, Eclipse, and Hikari, including City Lights and Blessing It with Pase Rock and Substantial's debut album, To This Union A Sun Was Born.

On February 7, 2025, which is Nujabes' 51st birthday and twenty-five years after they first met in person, Substantial invites you to a celebration of Hip Hop, Nujabes' music, and their many collaborations featuring performances by Substantial and his band, The Sun's Hues, beat sets by AJ Rios and Lizzie Blue, live art by Shani Shih, a DJ set by DMV Legend, DJ RBI as well as a live Breakers and hosted by MC/educator Javier Starks.

Earlybird tickets and general admission include free parking. VIP Passes include early access, a meet-and-greet with Substantial, a signed event poster, and stickers. Additional merchandise from the artists and local vendors will be available on-site as well as refreshments.

Substantial - Salt N Pepa (Music Video)

This is the official music video for Substantial's single, Salt N Pepa. Salt N Pepa is from Substantial's 5th solo album Adultish, available now on vinyl, compact discs, and all DSPs. Salt N Pepa (Kokayi Remix) is from Adultish 2.0 and is coming soon in 2025. Stream the new single on all platforms on November 29th.

Video Credits: Directed by Dimitri Max | Cinematography by Nassim Geagea

Music Credits (Original Version): Written by S. Robinson, J. Collier, and M. Marino Produced by Substantial | Additional Vocals by Black Root | Additional keys by Marcus D | Additional production by Tonedeff | Mixed and mastered by Tonedeff

Music Credits (Remix Version): Written by S. Robinson, J. Collier, and C. Walker
Produced by Kokayi | Additional Vocals by Black Root | Mixed by Tonedeff and Kokayi
Mastered by Kokayi

Anacaona Rocio Milagro - To Make An Island of A Street Corner LP (Produced by Substantial)

The album features 8 tracks of crafted poetry and soulful production that transports the listener to NYC during the 80’s and 90’s; giving an entire community a voice and a documented place in history.

Released August 24, 2024 All songs mixed and mastered by Tonedeff for Quintic/QN5, Inc.

Cover Art by Rico Frederick

Substantial’s LP, Adultish out now

“Substantial‘s fifth solo studio album grapples with the tricky question of how a hip-hop artist can grow old within the culture while both retaining their creative zest and avoiding succumbing to bitterness and resentment toward younger generations. It’s a take that the Virginia-based MC and producer delivers from atop a deep vault of releases dating back to 2001’s jazz-centric debut To This Union A Sun Was Born (which features beatwork by the sadly departed Nujabes).”

- Phillip Mlynar of Bandcamp

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