[MIXTAPE] DJ Jav “El Mix​-​O Cuatro”

Peace World. I’m sure lately you all have noticed that I haven’t been posting as much over the last few weeks.  It’s due to my new gig as a Student Advocate where I work with Middle School students helping them stay on the straight narrow path.

The only downside to my new gig is the lengthy commute (1 hour, 15 minutes). However, I’ve managed to turn the downside into an upside, thanks to projects like the one above: DJ Jav’s El Mix-O Cuatro.

The mixtape is dope, front to back, and it’s just the right amount of time to get me through my daily commute. It’s a great mix of new and not-so new, quality Hip Hop & R & B and features exclusives from me (Substantial) & Homeboy Sandman. It also includes music from my DMV brethren Gods’Illa, Kokayi, yU, Uptown X.O., J $crilla, DTMD and many others.

A FEW FACTS ABOUT DJ JAV

• He’s my DJ
• He blended The R & R
• He’s the man cutting on Marcus D’s Fresh Preserves ft. Substantial
• He practically saved my life when I was in the hospital last year.

Basically, I consider this brother family. That being said, when you support my fam, you’re supporting me. View the entire tracklisting, listen and pick up the mixtape HERE.

Enjoy & pass it on.
Sub/Stan

[MUSIC] P.R – Sunchild (ft. Substantial & Funky DL)

Peace World. Check out new music from up & coming Aussie producer, P.R. Sunchild featuring Substantial & Funky DL. I definitely enjoyed working on this record and I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of his EP entitled, Introspection.

For more updates from P.R, visit his sites: http://www.facebook.com/pdotr or http://pdotr.tumblr.com/

Enjoy & pass it on.

Stay in Peace
Sub/Stan

P.S. Pick up Bop Alloy‘s The R & R HERE.

[VIDEO] Substantial Cuts His Locs!

“Yo Substantial, why did you cut your locks???” Here’s the answer.

Background music by Aloe Blacc & Slaughterhouse.

An Njama Production
Directed by: Thomas Artis

Enjoy.
Sub/Stan

[MUSIC] Marcus D “Don’t Hold Ya Breath” ft. Funky DL

Peace World. Check out “Don’t Hold Your Breath” ft. Funky DL, the latest track from my man & 1/2 of Bop Alloy, Marcus D‘s upcoming solo album Melancholy Hopeful.

Enjoy and pass it!

Stay in Peace
Sub/Stan

P.S. Catch me, Javier Starks, Gods’Illa and many more live in DC this Thursday night at the Faces of Change Concert. For more details, click HERE.

P.P.S. Pick up Bop Alloy‘s The R & R HERE.

[VIDEO] Bop Alloy – Chillaxation

Peace World. Check out Bop Alloy‘s 1st Music Video, Chillaxation. Watch on Youtube or Vimeo.

Listen/Download the song HERE
Listen/Download the remix HERE

Enjoy & pass it on.
Sub/Stan

[NEWS] Substantial Live on EliteDC Radio Today @ 11AM EST

Peace World. Be sure to tune in to EliteDC Radio at 11AM today to hear me on the air live. They’ll be interviewing me and playing a few tracks from the new Bop Alloy project, The R & R (Remixes & Revisions). Also, tune in using your mobile device to tune in: http://m.elitedcradio.com

Don’t miss it! Stay in Peace.
Substantial

P.S.  Don’t forget to pick up your copy of The R & R (Remixes & Revisions)

[NEWS] Bop Alloy Update (Shows, Video, Delivery Status, & More)

Peace World. Here’s the latest Bop Alloy news…

INDIEGOGO PERKS STATUS
We are still working diligently to ship out the rest of your orders. We apologize for the delay and we just want to take a second to let you know what’s going on.

• “I haven’t received my package .” There are several potential reasons your package could be delayed. 1) We still haven’t received your T-Shirt size via email. 2) We had to ship some of the merchandise after the new year from East to West Coast to get the last of it signed by the both of us. 3) Because of the amount of T-Shirt perks purchased we didn’t have enough of certain sizes to meet all of the orders. We placed a new order with the good folks at Delicately Made Printing Inc. who have been great to us but regrettably informed that us their “wholesaler is out of stock” and that “we’ll have to wait for the 13th of January for the re-stock.” If you ordered a Large or Medium Men’s T-shirt and haven’t received your order yet, then this may apply you. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• “Haven’t received your Skype call yet! S’up wit that?!” Well, of the 6 contributors eligible to receive that perk, only 1 has replied to us with their Skype username. Please make sure you send it to us ASAP.

REVIEWS/QUOTES
Big up to our brothers CYNE for supporting our IndieGoGo campaign and also had this to say about The R & R: “The record is excellent.” - CYNE   Be sure to check out their recent release, Wasteland Vol. 1. 

SHOWS*

• Feb. 18 – Richmond, VA (Details coming soon)

*Note: We are currently booking our Spring 2012 Tour & spot dates. If you are interested in booking Bop Alloy, please contact us @ bopalloy[at]gmail[dot]com

STORES
Shout out to the good folks at Access Music in San Diego for picking up copies of our new project, The R & R. Stop by and pick up a copy and get a free poster or you can order it online. They also are the only store in the US that you can walk into and pick up our 1st album as well.

For a full list of stores that carry our album, click HERE. Interested in carrying our album, please contact us @ bopalloy[at]gmail[dot]com

VIDEO
This weekend, we plan to finally unveil the never seen before Official Music Video for Chillaxation. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel so that you are notified immediately when it goes live. Take a look at the screen caps, if you missed them before.

That’s all for now. Stay tuned for more updates by adding us on Facebook | Google+ | Twitter

Peace
Sub/Stan (1/2 of Bop Alloy)

[VIDEO] Gods’Illa “Sal’s Pizzeria”

Peace World. Peep the official new music video from my brothers, Gods’Illa, Sal’s Pizzeria. Directed by Chop N Shoot Films. If you haven’t peeped their project, The CPR Blendtape hosted by Erykah Badu then you’re f**kin’ up!!!

Download Sal’s Pizzeria
Amazon | Bandcamp | iTunes | Myspace | Reverbnation

Also, if you haven’t heard Bop Alloy’s The R & R (Remixes & Revisions), then it’s highly likely you missed  their guest spot on Lead the Followers Part 2, which also features yU (Diamond District & The 78ers), Kokayi, & Wordsmith. The sequel is produced by Gods’Illa super producer Joe.D (Dirty Water).  I know what you’re thinking and it’s okay, we all make mistakes. Just don’t make another one and continue to sleep on my brothers.

Enjoy and always stay in peace.
Sub/Stan

[VIDEO] Bop Alloy – Fresh Preserves (Live in Taipei)

Peace World. A month ago, Marcus D & I hit the road for our Bop Alloy Asia Tour. Here’s a little taste of what you missed. This footage (taken by skratch102) is from our packed show in Taipei, Taiwan! Check us out as we rock Fresh Preserves from Marcus D’s 2010 release, Shoshin.

We’re happy to announce that we’re in the process of setting up our next tour (Spring 2012) with a few spot dates here and there. Stay tuned for more details.

Also, be sure to checkout a sneak preview of Marcus D’s new single, Don’t Hold Your Breath and pick up our new project, The R & R (Remixes & Revisions) while you’re at it.

Stay in Peace
Sub/Stan

P.S. For more information on our new release, The R & R, click HERE.

[EVENT] Faces of Change Concert – 01.26.12 + [AUDIO] Cloud 9 Pt. 2

[Click to purchase your tickets & a copy Javier Starks new project]

Peace World. A few folks have been inquiring about my 1st performance of the year. Well, now you know!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

About Faces Of Change: Faces Of Change is a collaborative collection of music from some of the top artist in the DMV. The project was put together by Javier Starks as a way to showcase both himself and his peers. The event will feature artist from the project performing songs from current and past projects for a great cause. Donations from the Event will go to Powell House Project 501©(3) and the Community organization DC Or Nothing. Come out and meet a few great artists, people, and give back to the Washington, D.C. community.

“But Substantial, who the hell is Javier Starks?!” Well besides being one of the nicer human beings you’ll meet and a darn good skater, he’s arguably one of the nicest up & coming MCs the DMV has to offer. But don’t take my word for it. The man is more than capable  of speaking for himself. Peep verse 2 of Cloud 9 (Part 2).

Music: Cloud 9 (Part 2) ft. Justis, Nate Vibez & Javier Starks
Listen on: Bandcamp | iTunes | Soundcloud

Enjoy and see you in 2 weeks!
Sub/Stan

P.S. Bop Alloy – The R & R (Remixes & Revisions) AVAILABLE NOW!