[PLAYLIST] Substantial Collaborations 2013 - Soundcloud

Peace World. A collection of my 2013 collaborations for your listening pleasure.

[SPEECH] My Honor Roll Assembly Speech

Peace & Good Morning Students, Family, & Staff. I am so very proud of you and your accomplishments. I am honored to stand in front of you right now but don’t forget that the work has just begun and this is not the time to relax or get comfortable. Now is the time to take this momentum and build on your success.

Believe it or not, I was a straight A student for a brief period of time. VERY BRIEF! But by 4th grade my life began to change drastically. My parents reconciled and as quickly as my father re-entered my life, he passed away.  I wish I could share with you some great quote he left me but one of the last things I remember my father saying when I told him I wanted to be an artist is, “Boy, you can’t draw!”  Several other family members and friends died that same year and by 9th grade my family and I buried on average 3 people a year. My grades slipped and I went from being an honor roll student to having a GPA that bounced around from a 2.5 to 2.0 through most of High School.

When I discussed college with my mother, she told me that I probably wouldn’t get accepted into college because my grades were too low. She thought I should join the military. That same year a motivational speaker came to my school and although I can’t remember his name, I remember him saying, “To avoid people who tell you, you CAN’T do something.” Although I couldn’t avoid my mom and family obviously, I did find away to tune out people’s negative opinions and comments that didn’t align with my goals. So I kept drawing until several well known art schools around the country accepted me.

Like me some of you face more challenging times than others yet you found a way to make it to this point today. You have begun to take your future into your hands. Now I want you to look around the room and notice how many of your peers aren’t sitting along side of you. I was once one of them. I chose to work with children because I knew their were people like myself that needed someone to give them words of encouragement and lift them up when life knocked them down. I can’t do it alone and if you’re willing to help me, lets lift each other up and make sure this room is packed capacity next quarter.

May your future be as bright as the smiles we wear and remember to be proud of yourself because we already are.

Thank you, congrats, God bless and as always... PEACE.

[PLAYLIST] Substantial Collaborations 2012 - Soundcloud

Peace World. As we do around this time every year, I present "Substantial Collaborations" 2012. 

Enjoy.

[MUSIC] FANOMM - Gotta Get Away

Peace World. New music from my group FANOMM with J-Cast super producer, Chew Fu.

“GOTTA GET AWAY” is the third single to be released by FANOMM, the Supergroup comprised of CHEW FU(Mega-Producer/Serial-Fixer/ Super-DJ whose production credits include Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kanye West, and Kings of Leon), J-CAST (Future-Perfect singer/songwriter and the son of Funk-Soul-Legend Jimmy Castor), and SUBSTANTIAL (Critically acclaimed B-more mic ripper and arguably the most complete/versatile MC in the game). Vocals by Substantial & J-Cast Produced by Chew Fu Guitars by Jullian Souisa

[SHOW] 2012/11/23 (fri) Substantial & Marcus D = Bop Alloy の来日イベント開催 | tribe

For my fam & fans in Tokyo. See you soon...2012/11/23(fri) Substantial & Marcus D = Bop Alloyの来日イベント開催 | tribe. --- 昨年2011年は渋谷のDeceoでやったSubstantialとMarcus D

そしてその仲間達によるイベントが今年もやる事になり

僕もDJで参加します。

去年のイベントまでSubstantialとは、イベントやお店で顔を合わせることは

あってもすれ違いが多く、軽く挨拶する程度だったのですが、前回で

初めて同じ現場で一晩まるまる過ごし色々と話したり乾杯したりしました。

とてもポジティブで前向きなSubstantial、繊細で生真面目なMarcus D

そしてドープで幅広いプレイを繰り広げる彼らの仲間のDJ陣達とも

音楽を通じてとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができたのが印象的でした。

まず、今年も彼らとまた再会できるのが嬉しいです。

今年は去年とは違う渋谷のGameというクラブでの開催です。

前回同様、元ギネスレコーズのMana-Bu君と今回はTSU君も一緒にやります。

そして何よりも楽しみなのは、普段なかなか顔を合わせたり話したり

することができないtribeのお客さんとまた会って話せることです。

実はこの間のイベントのMemory Laneでもtribeのブログを見て

何人かのお客さんが来てくれました。

とてもビックリしましたが本当に嬉しかったです。CDも渡せて良かった。

今回のイベントも皆さんに会うのを楽しみにしていますね。

FK

[SHOWS] More B.A.R.K. Japan Tour 2012 ft. Bop Alloy

A VACATION CONCERT TOUR PACKAGE TO TOKYO & KYOTO, JAPAN FEATURING BOP ALLOY (SUBSTANTIAL & MARCUS D), M.I.Z, DJ ASU ROCK, DJ YUKIJIRUSHI, FK, DJ MARA-BU, DJ TSU, KENICHIRO NISHIHARA, SNIPE, RAKABEE, YAMAO THE 12, YOUNG YAZZY, GROW, DJ YOSSY

*NOV 21 – NOV 26, 2012 *(Departing Nov 21, 2012) 6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS – 2 CONCERTS, 2 CITIES, ONE AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

Embark on one of the most groundbreaking live concert tours ever and spend face-time with some of Jazz-Hop’s greatest entertainers in the incredible country of JAPAN!!

Fans will visit beautiful Japan for 6 days and 4 nights alongside Bop Alloy (Substantial and Marcus D), Random and K-Murdock, Japanese based artist M.I.Z, DJ Asu Rock and other popular local Japanese DJ’s and artists as they perform one of a kind concerts in Japan’s most popular and historic destinations – Tokyo and Kyoto!

Sparked by Bop Alloy’s Substantial so his fans from all over the world could come along and personally experience the wonders, sights and sounds of Japan – What Substantial calls his second home and a place that has influenced a great deal of his music – Toramaru Entertainment, and JTB, USA, Inc of Washington DC – a division of Japan’s largest travel agency, has developed a low cost perk filled tour package so everyone can experience Japan’s beauty and an awesome musical tour experience all in one.

PRICE: ONLY $1280 + AIR (Single occupancy rooms)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

ADMISSION TO 2 CONCERTS (One per city): Concerts featuring Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D), Random, K-Murdock, Japan based artist, M.I.Z, DJ Asu Rock and other popular Japanese DJ’s and artists  – with all the celebrity friends that each act has, you never know who may also be dropping by!

VISITING 2 OF JAPAN’S POPULAR & HISTORIC CITIES: Tokyo: Japan’s Capital city and home of the new Tokyo Sky Tree tower, Akihabara, Japan’s pop culture scene and more, & Kyoto: Home of the Geisha, Historic Temples and the home base of the Shin Shin Gumi

HANG TIME WITH THE ENTERTAINERS: Tour attendees will spend the entire tour in Japan traveling side by side, hanging out and partying with featured entertainers all tour long and become a key element of one of the most unique concert tours around.

FREE “YOU” EXPLORATION TIME: We will be spending a great amount of time in each city giving everyone plenty of time to spend on shopping, relaxing, or taking tours of each visited city when not being entertained at the concerts.

HOTELS: Each hotel we stay at is placed in the heart of the action of each city giving access to local metro rails and shopping.

JR RAIL PASS: Most local ground travel in Japan will be easily taken care of by JR RAIL – one of the world’s most efficient rail transportation system!

EXPERIENCE CITY TO CITY TRAVEL ON JAPAN’S WORLD FAMOUS HIGH SPEED SHINKANSEN (JAPANESE BULLET TRAIN): Utilizing High Speed Rail we’ll cover the awe inspiring landscape between the two cities of Tokyo and Kyoto in record time!

DIRECT JTB COSTUMER SERVICE: Got questions on Reservations, Booking flights or just wanting to better your experience – the offices of JTB USA welcome your questions and inquiries even while on tour: dc@jtbusa.com or toll free at 1-800-926-7274.

BONUS: You can contact JTB if you would like to arrive early, extend your stay, travel to an extra destination or take part in any extra featured guided tour.

TOUR ITINERARY (Subject to change)

Date

Tour itinerary (Subject to Change)

11/21 (Wed)

Depart U.S. for Japan

11/22 (Thurs)

Arrive at the Narita International Airport

Take a JR train to downtown TokyoCheck in the hotel

11/23(Fri)

Tokyo 

Morning and Afternoon:  Personal free time or you can join a JTB optional tour to explore Tokyo. For detailed information, please contact JTB at dc@jtbusa.com or toll free at 1-800-926-7274.Chisan HotelEvening: MORE B.A.R.K LESS BITIN’ CONCERT

11/24(Sat)

Kyoto

Morning: Check out the hotel and move to Kyoto by Shinkansen train.Afternoon: Check in the hotel and personal free time.Evening:  MORE B.A.R.K LESS BITIN’ CONCERT

11/25(Sun)

Tokyo 

Morning: Check out the hotel and move to Tokyo by Shinkansen train.Afternoon: Check in the hotel and personal free time

11/26(Mon)

Morning:Check out of hotel and transfer to Narita Airport by JR train.

Depart Tokyo for USA.

Toramaru Entertainment: www.toramaruentertainment.com JTB USA, Inc. http://www.jtbusa.com/en/sp/s-dc.asp Substantial: http://substantialmusic.wordpress.com/

[EVENT] 'Home Is Where The Art Is' Album Release Event - 08.23.12

Peace World.  4 words: SHOW OF THE YEAR!

[VIDEO] Bop Alloy @ Columbia College Chicago 4/19

Exclusive footage of 'Jazz Hop' duo Bop Alloy, along with Hip-Hop/R&B vocalist Steph. Bop Alloy consists of members Marcus D (DJ/Producer) and Substantial (Emcee) who came to visit Columbia College Chicago for the celebration Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and to talk about their careers as musicians and working with the late Nujabes. I've heard of their name, and when I heard that they were coming to Chicago, I did a little research on them myself. I listened their songs, and really enjoyed their sound. So I hope you all enjoy the video and share and like it, and all that good stuff. Thank you. - JLeslieMonique