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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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