[EVENT] Substantial & Marcus D in LA 7/17

Join acclaimed hip hop artists Substantial and Marcus D (Bop Alloy) for a rare live performance in LA. Fans will enjoy an exclusive preview of their upcoming album, 'Masters of the Artistry', and perform live for the first time before its official release.

The duo will be joined by special guest Nitsua, renowned producer, founder of Visioneternal, and fellow Hydeout alum known for his soulful, nu jazz music.

With shared roots in the Hydeout legacy and collaborations with Nujabes, the artists will deliver a set that blends both unreleased material with timeless classics.

VIP Passes include early access and a meet-and-greet with Substantial, Marcus D, and Nitsua. Additional merchandise from the artists will be available on-site as well.

Also check out 'One Prize', the new single from Substantial & Marcus D, together known as Bop Alloy. Marcus D paints a mellow, jazz-infused soundscape of bass, breaks, horns, and keys as Substantial highlights the challenges of lacking focus while chasing success and trends. "There's only one prize you need... and it's only meant for your eyes to see. Lock in!" Their new album ‘Masters of the Artistry’ drops in late Summer 2025.

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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