News

Pre-order Substantial's new album Adultish

Peace World. We are happy to announce that pre-orders are now available for my 5th solo studio album, Adultish. Details below.

Adultish explores the world of a self-described "grown-up with more growing to do" over soul/jazz sample-based production and live instrumentation. Guests include Shing02, Uyama Hiroto, Mega Ran, Marcus D, Stephanie Gayle, T.Lucas, Tamera Wellons, MLLN, Javier Starks, Malcolm Jackson, DJ RBI, DJ Jav, Matthew Shell, and Black Root.

Adultish drops exclusively on Bandcamp on July 14th, and everywhere else on July 28th.

You can also pick up exclusive Adultish merchandise now including 2LP Limited Edition vinyl, Digipak CD, USB, T-shirts, and Snapback hats.

Thanks for being a SUBporter!

[CAMPAIGN] Adultish - Substantial’s Next LP on Kickstarter

Peace World. It’s been a while since my last email blast. I’ve been hard at work performing, teaching, traveling, and working on completing my next album.

Today, I’m proud to announce the launch of my Kickstarter campaign for Adultish, my fifth solo album. Adultish is the sonic journey of a "grown-up" with more growing to do over jazz and soul samples, chopped breaks, with some live instrumentation. The six-week campaign ends on my birthday, January 7, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Perks include vinyl records, hoodies, hats, custom beats, executive producer credit, and MUCH more. Please note that you will not be charged until the campaign concludes which means that you can back the campaign today and pay later. The goal is to raise $10K (it’s more like $8.5K but we need to account for taxes, Kickstarter fees, and failed pledges). With your support, I have no doubt that we’ll reach our goal. For more information, click the links or banner above.

I have many things to be thankful for including people like you who take the time to read messages like this. I appreciate your continued support!

“I’ll see you soon but talk to you sooner.” - Substantial

[NEW RELEASE] Substantial & KDFoxx - Animal Arithmetic, Vol. 1

DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Animal Arithmetic, Vol. 1

Animal Arithmetic (AA) is an end-times story in the form of manga, animation and Jazz-Hop. Animal Arithmetic’s creator and Queens, NY native, Kenya “KDFoxx” Danino is an illustrator, writer, and former mentee of acclaimed storytellers Peter De Seve, Terryl Whitlatch, Thomas Astruc, and Hiroyuki Asada. When the time came to produce the soundtrack for AA, KD teamed up with veteran Maryland native, MC/Producer, and 2x Hollywood Music in Media nominee, Substantial. The result is a soulful, mostly jazz and funk-infused Hip-Hop instrumental soundscape featuring live instrumentation by Jonathan Smalls, Malcolm Jackson, Marukabis, Marcus D, and Mason Lieberman. It also features vocal guest appearances from EyeQ, MLLN, and of course Substantial along with voice-over actors Ashley Christen, Binks, Daniel Acosta, Farah Naz Rishi, Hunter Scott, Noell Webber, and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson.

Official Animal Arithmetic WEBSITE + MERCH.

In case you missed it, watch the official Your Greatest Weapon (Music Video).

[NEW MUSIC] Substantial and KDFoxx - Your Greatest Weapon ft. MLLN and Malcolm Jackson

Peace World. New music!

Download/Stream Your Greatest Weapon ft. MLLN & Malcolm Jackson

Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator Substantial teams up with KD Foxx for one of the best collaborations you’ll hear this year. Speaking about the new release, Substantial shares, “Your Greatest Weapon is about self-empowerment and realizing that the most powerful weapon that we have is our voice.” 'YGW's' production is a chill midtempo groove, filled with smooth bass, rhythm guitar, chopped drum, and clarinet samples, and expertly-played vibraphone courtesy of Malcolm Jackson. MLLN's jazzy vocals are the icing on this delicious Jazz-Hop cake.


Pre-order Animal Arithmetic, Vol. 1 on Bandcamp (Digital) or on the official Animal Arithmetic store (Vinyl).

Lastly, don’t forget to tune in to Substantial Weekly today for more music updates and live Q&A.