[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).

[FUNDRAISER] Animal Arithmetic 動物の算術: Beasts of Burden (Manga + Vinyl) by KD Foxx & Substantial

Where manga, animation, and jazz-hop meet in the middle to tell a unique end times story-a call to introspection!

Br'er Animation by KDFoxx and Natalia Mercado

It's a simple equation, you see...

In 2015, NYC Manga Artist Kenya Danino (otherwise known as KDFoxx) created and performed spoken word poetry from her Boston College thesis: Kingdom Animalia. The collection of poems highlighted the human nature of emotions - using animal imagery to convey the thoughts we keep in the dark for fear of being misunderstood.  As she pursued her artistic endeavors, she connected with and bonded over love of music, poetry, and anime with the legendary MC, Substantial- who in the past collaborated with the late Japanese producer, Nujabes. Together, they began to construct a poetic project that merged a 90's-esque dystopian fantasy manga with the raw energy of Hip-Hop and Jazz to tell a story with a fresh perspective on navigating difficult times.  

Thus now in the tumultuous year of 2021, they are thrilled to kick off the Animal Arithmetic: Beasts of Burden project; a powerful narrative about navigating life as if the days were numbered. We are humbled and excited to bring you an original manga and music project about the unique journies of those who feel deeply- and KNOW even deeper.

For more info: CLICK HERE.

[NEW MUSIC] T.Lucas & Substantial - The New Balance (Live from the DMV) ft. DJ RBI

DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area MC and eight time Champ of WPGC 95.5's Mic Fight, T.Lucas lyrically spars with fellow DMV, Lofi Hip-Hop veteran, Substantial on the new single, The New Balance (Live from the DMV). The duo trade bars over a track self produced by Sub reminiscent of Golden Era 90s Boom Bap with masterful cuts by DJ RBI as the cherry on top. Lyricism, or a return to lyricism, is the new balance.

This is the debut single from T.Lucas and Substantial's collaboration EP, entitled Dirty Sneakers due to release in late Spring. The EP is five tracks produced by Substantial with verses by T.Lucas including features by DJ RBI, JDA and soul vocalist, Stephanie Gayle.

Download/Stream the new single or pre-order the Dirty Sneakers [EP] now. Also, Dirty Sneakers tees and hoodies are now available as well at SubArtandMusic.com/store. 

Please be careful and if you are unable to self quarantine, remember to practice social distancing when in public spaces. 

[REPLAY] Substantial Sundays Ep. 58

Substantial Sundays every Sunday at 7PM Eastern Standard Time, live from Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood Studio with co-host Sherm The Barber. Background Music

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 7/12-14: Blerdcon in Arlington, VA | http://blerdcon.com

• 7/19: Chinatown, DC | Details coming soon.

• 7-26-28: Otakon in Washington, DC | https://www.otakon.com/

• 8/1: LA w/ Marcus D as Bop Alloy | Tickets available

[MUSIC VIDEO] Substantial - Nakagyo (Kyoto)

NAKAGYO (KYOTO) produced by Substantial:  WATCH  |  STREAM  |  DOWNLOAD

Nakagyo (Kyoto) produced by Substantial is part of the Sanpo series now streaming on YouTube. "In this new series launched by Sourdoreille with director Grégory Sacré, musicians from around the world oscillating between trip-hop, abstract hip-hop or nu jazz illustrate images of Japanese city districts." The audio in now streaming everywhere. 

Watch. Listen. Enjoy. Share.

[NEW MUSIC] Loopin' (Lupin) produced by Substantial

New music produced by Substantial! Loopin'(Lupin) aa jazz infused instrumental break with all of the intrigue and adventure found in the classic anime Lupin the Third which Substantial sampled to create this track.

“This is a track I produced, flipping music from the classic anime Lupin III. The homie DJ AAROCK originally made a beat using the sample but lost the files. I asked him to send me the original sample so I could flip an updated version and add some more flavor to it. ”

— Substantial

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Catch Substantial at Blerdcon with Asheru and DJ AAROCK (Edo Bushido) performing live Saturday, July 28th with Mega Ran. They'll be at Blerdcon the entire weekend so be sure stop by their booth for merchandise, photo opps and more. 

[SUBSTANTIAL SUNDAYS] Shop Talk, Shazam & Glass Trailers, Q&A

#SubstantialSundays every Sunday. 

ive from the Sheff Shop having shop talk about what we’ve been listening to and watching. Chatting about the new music and a few shows and movies we’ve been watching recently. The Bandcamp Summer Sale is still going with $5 to ½ off of everything! http://substantial.bandcamp.com/merch

Catch Substantial with Asheru and DJ AAROCK at Blerdcon July 27th - July 29th. https://blerdcon.com/

UT NOW: 'The Garden': http://www.iamsubstantial.com/news/2018/5/18/thegarden

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