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When Substantial was recording his debut album, …To This Union a Sun Was Born, he was driven by adversity. The Maryland native was struggling to balance school with a budding music career, was homeless at times and still reeling from having buried more than ten friends and family members.
The resulting album—produced by Nujabes and Monorisick of Hyde Out Productions and released in October, 2001—earned Substantial international critical acclaim and a particularly devoted following in Japan, where it was recorded and distributed. …To This Union was a top ten seller for two months at Virgin Megastores in Tokyo, Japan, and outsold artists such as Ja Rule, Jermaine Dupri, Faith Evans and Angie Stone in November. The album was dedicated to his late father and niece.
In the years that followed, Substantial — real name Stan B. Robinson— released a slew of singles and featured appearances, choosing to remain an independent artist to maintain creative freedom. In March of 2007, however, he officially joined the like-minded roster of independent hip-hop record label qn5 music, whose artists are both close friends and frequent collaborators of his.
“I met Substantial through PackFM and Mecca during the final throes of the NYC underground scene’s heyday,” says QN5 founder and artist Tonedeff. “They were all in a group together called Dominion and I had seen them. Immediately, I was blown away by his wordplay and delivery.” Tonedeff, Substantial, PackFM and Session would go on to form the group Extended Famm and release the critically acclaimed 2002 album Happy F*ck You Songs.
The resulting album—produced by Nujabes and Monorisick of Hyde Out Productions and released in October, 2001—earned Substantial international critical acclaim and a particularly devoted following in Japan, where it was recorded and distributed. …To This Union was a top ten seller for two months at Virgin Megastores in Tokyo, Japan, and outsold artists such as Ja Rule, Jermaine Dupri, Faith Evans and Angie Stone in November. The album was dedicated to his late father and niece.
In the years that followed, Substantial — real name Stan B. Robinson— released a slew of singles and featured appearances, choosing to remain an independent artist to maintain creative freedom. In March of 2007, however, he officially joined the like-minded roster of independent hip-hop record label qn5 music, whose artists are both close friends and frequent collaborators of his.
“I met Substantial through PackFM and Mecca during the final throes of the NYC underground scene’s heyday,” says QN5 founder and artist Tonedeff. “They were all in a group together called Dominion and I had seen them. Immediately, I was blown away by his wordplay and delivery.” Tonedeff, Substantial, PackFM and Session would go on to form the group Extended Famm and release the critically acclaimed 2002 album Happy F*ck You Songs.
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PrettyFlacko wrote:
my favorite things <3
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PookiesBaby wrote:
I <3 Substantial real music
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Raidanzoup wrote:
Oh jeez, I was sure I had this dude scrobbled, but I guess not.
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Substantial wrote:
New Music to add to your library: http://www.last.fm/music/Substantial/Would+You+Be+Mine+%28Single%29
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RussellJones wrote:
<3
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wabzta wrote:
dude deserves more appreciation man. (2)
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i-Clarke- wrote:
Or Sacrifice
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i-Clarke- wrote:
The first one you should start with. Production is beyond good.
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BubbaDude117 wrote:
What album should I start out with?
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Gully_Foot wrote:
love that most recent leaked track
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wrerw wrote:
lyrics + beats = real hip-hop
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shaolindk wrote:
Love your song "Eclipse". Big props!
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Baster_Jazzster wrote:
very good music!
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Alics23 wrote:
lyrical genius! every flow, keeps flowing through my mind hahaha
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robert42 wrote:
new: Marcus D & Substantial track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYJevjzBmKE Off Marcus D's upcoming release: Shoshin
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hunky34 wrote:
substantial,lyrical monster
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dewfish wrote:
underrated artist.
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dawneightynine wrote:
@Mehlovich his EP with producer Burns simpy entitled "Substantial/Burns" it's digital only. he's got a new album with producer Marcus D coming out like next week called "Bop Alloy" which is super jazzy and awesome
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Mehlovich wrote:
Dudes got a really unique flow. Im really loving sacrifice, what else should I get by him any recommendations?
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dfr0 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4O6ldppOI
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- Feb 16 Bop Alloy (Substantial & Marcus D) Live ft. Luggage, Ohbliv, & Ahnnu The Camel, Richmond, United States
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Comment on [UPDATE] My Road to Recovery by Cyra Unique
17 May 2011 | from substantialmusic.wordpress.com
Thanks Stan. You continue to add more levels (I think my neck
is going to break off if I have to look up to you any higher LOL!)
to an already amazing LIFE Resume....Love ya Sensei!
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