Substantial - 'Jackin' Jill'

Get ready for the brilliantly executed free release from Substantial called, 'Jackin' Jill.' It's easily one of the most inspired and complete projects available right now. It's pretty much perfect in every way.

Two years ago, the prolific DMV writer and educator had a brush with that scary monster called cancer. Thankfully, he was able to get some preventative work done and is now back on the healthy track. During that period, however, he used the time to conceptualize and execute 'Jackin' Jill.' The project, obviously, is a collection of beats based on various Jill Scott samples and Substantial lays his heavy vocals and silky rhymes on top for 17 tracks of pure magic.

"Stan" is greatly inspired by Jill Scott's work and you can hear, see and FEEL the love through every bar and beat of this album. Even the album cover is personally drawn!

'Jackin' Jill' is a fantastic body of work and you NEED this in your playlist. I know my BBQ parties are going to be backed by this all spring and summer. Grab the download below...

2011 QN5 Megashow Mega Giveaway!

RoxFontaine.com is going to hook one of you up with some sick QN5 swag! Whether you're a long standing Baby Blue Schooler or just discovering the audible goodness of QN5 music, you are in the for the show of a lifetime. The entire QN5 roster is coming out to perform and YOU can be there courtesy of QN5 and RoxFontaine.com!

The Megashow is called such for a reason and this year the megashow should be called the Ultramegashow. Fans new and old will be treated to a near complete history of QN5 music. That's 11 years of music specially selected and put together for your enjoyment at one of NYC's finest venues. I'm most definitely going to be there and I wanted to bring some more Hip-Hop fans into the fold.

Here's what you'll win:


1. 2 Tickets to the QN5 Megashow

2. Mr. SOS - "HILTSWALTB" CD 

3. Kokayi - "Robots & Dinosaurs" CD 

4. Pack FM - "I F*CKING HATE RAPPERS" CD


and....


5. A QN5 T-Shirt in your size

Here's HOW to win:


- Leave a message in the comments. 

That's it!

Apparently twitter follows are worth more than gold, so in the interest of getting this out to the most people possible I've simplified the rules.

The winner will be selected at random and notified on Monday August 15th, 2011.


(Failure to adhere to these SIMPLE contest rules will result in a disqualification. Should you be disqualified for any reason, another winner will be randomly selected. You are responsible for your own travel to and from the venue.)

Kokayi - "Summery" feat. Substantial and Tamara Wellons

Still riding high on the critical acclaim of "Robots & Dinosaurs", Kokayi drops this track for the trip into Summer. The song features label mate Substantial and vocalist Tamara Wellons.  This DC combo works wonderfully and is for sure going into my iPod.

Kokayi's signature cadence is laid over a poppy marching snare and staccato horns.  I'm actually going to give this song to one of my friends who teaches Spin classes. It just makes you want to go. Click below to listen and download.

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PackFM 'I F*cking Hate Rappers' Album Release Party

It was back to Brooklyn last night for PackFM's album release party.  Public Assembly was the venue and wack rappers were on the menu.  Pack and his special guests and label mates tore the house down!

If you have not heard this album, you are doing yourself a horrible disservice.  Hit up the IFHR site to listen to and download the lead single "Nasty" for free.  Buy the album and support independent Hip-Hop!  HipHopDX rates the album 4/5 stars.  Above Ground Magazine gave the album a near perfect rating, $19.00 out of $20.00, and called it "clearly one of the best albums of 2010."

Don't let the album's title fool you into thinking this is a bitter pity party.  This album is about preserving the art form and respecting the craft.   You will truly enjoy Pack's music if you give this incredible album a chance. 

Here are more photos from the party.  Of course, you can hop over to my Flickr page to view the full set.

PackFM & Mala Reignz

Substantial 

 Ruste Juxx

PackFM and Tonedeff

Mr. Mecca

Session

Mala Reignz

Be sure to check out the QN5 website for more info on the artists and music.  Check out and follow PackFM here:

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Substantial - "Wink" Mixtape

 

Substantial just released a mixtape to satisfy his fans' thirst for his witty rhyme style.  Download for FREE below.

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Tracklist:

1) Wink Intro (feat. Billy Bee Whitums) (Produced By Tonedeff)
2) R Love Songs Gay? (Produced By Tonedeff)
3) Without You (Produced By Subtracktion)
4) The Love Song (Produced By Nujabes)
5) Eclipse (Produced By Nujabes)
6) Hikari (Produced By Nujabes)
7) Let Me Stay (Produced By T-Dot Da Kid)
8) Am I Dreamin' (feat. Nate Vibez) (Produced By Marcus D)
9) It's You (I Think) (Produced By Kno)
10) It's You (Unknown Remix) (feat. Steph) (Produced By The Unknown)
11) Potential (feat. JsouL & Eric Roberson) (Produced By JsouL)
12) Precious Love (feat. Milka) (Produced By DJ Deckstream)
13) Up Close & Personal (feat. PackFM) (Produced By Tonedeff)
14) She Wanna Roll With A Winner (feat. Gods'Illa) (Produced By Joe.D)
15) Peaches (feat. Deaf In The Family, Scavone, Doujah Raze & Potta) (Produced By The Resource)
16) U Can Get It (Produced By Algorythm)
17) Body Language (feat. Powerful of Gods'Illa) (Produced By Kokayi)
18) Make Love (Produced By ChewFu)
19) Can We (Produced By ChewFu)
20) The Bidness (feat. Naturel & rnb) (Produced By Kanye West)
21) Freq'N'U (feat. Fresh Daily & rnb) (Produced By Keeby)
22) The Jacket 3 (feat. Steve Wallace) (Produced By Studio Steve Wallace)
23) QT (Quality Time) (Produced By Final)
24) I'll Be Back (feat. Sweep) (Produced By DJ Deckstream)
25) U Were There (feat. JsouL) (Produced By Joe.D)
26) Ugly Woman (feat. PackFM & Extended Famm) (Produced By Kno)