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Peace World. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Think Different Tribute Jam, Friday, 2.6.26, at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA.
🎟 thinkdifferenttributejam.com/

Art by Shani Shih

We're celebrating 25 years of To This Union A Sun Was Born and the musical legacies of #Nujabes AND #DJDeckstream, who produced my debut album. My band and I will be performing songs from the LP as well as other classic collabs, a few deep cuts, and a never-heard-before mashup.

The Line Up
Substantial & The Sun's Hues
AJ Rios
Black Root
DJ RBI
Javier Starks
Lizzie Blue
Malcolm Jackson
Orion Song
Shani Shih
Stephanie Gayle

Breakers TBA and more details coming soon. Earlybird tickets are available now, as well as VIP passes. We're also offering limited top-tier VIP tickets that include a brunch (the day after) on 2.7 and a private viewing of footage from the To This Union documentary directed by Dimitri Max of Baffe Films.

I'll see you soon, but talk to you sooner. ✌🏾

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Peace World.

Salute to the legend, trailblazer, and DMV icon, Nonchalant! Always great seeing this sister. STORY TIME: Over the weekend, we're both vending at #thecrateconvention at The Go-Go Museum, and I was lucky enough to find a copy of her classic single on vinyl from one of the vendors. Only right to get it signed. 🙌🏾

Thank you, Non! You've been and still are dope, but more importantly, you're a great person. Generous with your time and wisdom, and always down to support. Thanks for the kind words, and wishing you continued success and infinite blessings.

🙏🏾✊🏾❤️

#Nonchalant #Substantial

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Peace World. Lifting as we climb. Shout out to these awesome organizations that we made small donations to today and have supported or worked with in the past. More important than what you're giving, who are you giving to today? Tag them in the comments. #givingtuesday

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Peace World. Tickets are officially on sale for the 2nd Annual Think Different Tribute Jam. Next year, we're celebrating the 25th Anniversary of my debut album 'To This Union A Sun was Born' and the musical legacy of its late producers, Nujabes and Monorisick (later known as DJ Deckstream). This was not only my debut album but also the first full-length release from Hydeout Productions.

Come celebrate with us on February 6, 2026, at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA. thinkdifferenttributejam.com/

More updates coming soon.

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Peace World.

Cyber Week sales are available now. Enjoy 30% off on all merch. Use Code: sam30

www.subartandmusic.com/store
or substantial.bandcamp.com/

Thanks for the continued love and support.

#smallbusinesssaturday #substantial

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Peace World. In case you missed it, the "Substantial & The Sun's Hues - Think Different Tribute Jam 2025 (Full Set)" is now available here for channel members only.

Patreon subscribers can also watch there. www.patreon.com/substantial

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Peace World.

Tonight's the night!

Substantial Art & Music presents, recorded live at Crescendo Studios, Substantial with The Sun's Hues 'Think Different Tribute Jam' (Replay)*. Airing exclusively on Bandcamp on Thursday, November 6th at 8 pm ET and featuring AJ Rios, DJ RBI, Javier Starks, Jonathan Smalls, Lizzie Blue, Shani Shih & Stephanie Gayle.

*This video does include every performance from the 2/7/2025 event, just Substantial's full set and two Nujabes covers performed by The Sun's Hues.

Tickets available here: substantial.bandcamp.com/merch/think-different-tri…

Also, just so you know, your ticket includes a download of Adultish 2.0, and the event is free for Bandcamp and Patreon subscribers.

Last thing: if you can't catch it tonight, the replay will be available for 48 hours on Bandcamp, then on Patreon and YouTube (for patrons and members only).

Thanks for your support!

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Peace World. We're 2 days away...
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#HappyHalloween from #TaroSakamoto and Substantial. Hope y'all had a good one. Usually don't dress up but the idea hit me while watching #SakamotoDays this week. My first cosplay. The wig was a struggle 😂 so I went with the beanie. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Watch 'Substantial Weekly' to see what that look like. 🤣

We're in tough times right now but it was nice to laugh with my girls and wife. They laughed a little too hard though.

Stay strong family. Find time for joy between the battles when possible. Love yall.

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