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After years of producing for artists such as Homeboy Sandman, Substantial, Tanya Morgan, Sadat X (Brand Nubian), yU, and Fresh Daily as well as releasing their music independently, DMV duo The Other Guys sign to HiPNOTT Records to release their official debut album, Seeds of Ambition.

Fully produced by The Other GuysSeeds of Ambition includes features from yU (of Diamond District),Substantial, as well as Tanya Morgan on the lead single “Blow My Mind”.

Seeds of Ambition is available now on HiPNOTT Records. Grab the album at iTunes (mp3) and UGHH(Compact Disc) and stream the album in its entirety on Bandcamp and DJBooth.
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ABOUT THE OTHER GUYS:

Mighty Joe & Isaiah “Insanate” Mensah are the alternative hip hop group The Other Guys, and yes before you ask, their name predates the Will Ferrell movie. The two musicians are both cousins and hail from the Washington, DC area. The Other Guys began producing together back in 2006. They have produced for and worked with artist such as Homeboy SandmanSubstantial,Tanya MorganSadat X (Brand Nubian), yU, and Fresh Daily.

In 2012, The Other Guys walked away from panhandling beats to underground artist, and began releasing their own EPs independently. “The Other Album” which they released in 2012 was received with critical acclaim. Their Instrumental project “The Week EP” was rated as one of the Top 25 Instrumental Projects of 2013 by DEADENDHIPHOP.

Utilizing an eclectic assortment of samples, live drums, analog keyboards, and discussing “everyday man” issues, The Other Guys’ music is a testament to what hip-hop music used to be, as well as what it could be.

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[DOWNLOAD The Other Guys – ‘Memories Fade’ ft. yU & Substantial on Bandcamp]

Peace World. It’s rare that I hit y’all with new music/videos two days straight but I’m feeling generous so here you go! Peep the new video from my bros, The Other Guys ‘Memories Fade’ featuring me & yU. Enjoy & share!

Washington, DC production duo The Other Guys team up with Mello Music Group’s yU (of Diamond District) & Substantial, for the first single from their upcoming EP ” The Opposite of Sex” Available September 10.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 

As I also mentioned before, Marcus D & I are hard at work, wrapping up the new Bop Alloy album, plus I’ve been quietly gathering treats for a remix version of ‘Home Is Where The Art Is’. More details on that a little later though.

Stay in PEACE.
Sub/Stan

P.S. Home Is Where The Art Is also in stores NOW

[PHOTO] Substantial & yU @ LIV - 1/29/13

Peace & many blessings to all, this is your weekly invitation to The Up And Up Open Microphone. The UAU is an all-live show backed by this week’s house band Sound Of The City. This week’s show features hometown emcees Substantial & YU of Mello Music Group. The show is hosted by Brother Victorious & Black Boo of Mambo Sauce and features a live painting by Demont Peekaso which will be raffled off at shows closing. Showtime is 9 p.m. and is preceded by an happy hour featuring a Dj Jav & The Future Band with food and premium drink specials. Admission is $10.00 all night.

The UAU Open Mic| LIV Nightclub | 2001 11th Street NW| Happy Hour 7p-9p | $10 Admission Hosted by Brother Victorious & Black Boo| http://www.theuauopenmic.com

https://vimeo.com/55896374

Peace World. Shout out to my dude, Deacon the Villain (CunninLynguists) for the fresh vid & 2DopeBoyz for posting it.

“The other night, yU, Substantial & Boog Brown hit 529 in Atlanta to rock for an intimate crowd. Check our 2Dope look at the evening. yU’s recount up top, Stan and Boog Brown down bottom.”

Also peep this video of yU doing his thing…
https://vimeo.com/55895472

Stay in Peace.
Sub/Stan

Home Is Where The Art Is in stores now | http://wp.me/P1261D-mq

HIWTAI Bmore
Peace World. Tomorrow evening is the homecoming show for the Home Is Where The Art Is Tour and it takes place at Peju’s Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore (Woodlawn, MD to be exact). Pick up tickets HERE

Along with methere will performance by yU (Diamond District, The 1978ers), Leftist and music provided by DJ Jav. Plus, there will also be live art and vendors on site along with a brief open mic featuring some of The DMV’s best talent!

In case you still need a reason to go, peep this new track from Sub & yU…

Want to make a request, post it in comment below!

See you there!
Sub/Stan

P.S. [BUY] Substantial ‘Home Is Where The Art Is’ | http://wp.me/P1261D-mq



Free Download: BANDCAMP

Earlier this year, Substantial showed the world thatHome Is Where The Art Is and for this particular MC the art is deep in The DMV. The Mello Music Group LP was a breath of fresh air in a stale climate.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Substantial has been hitting the road in support of HIWTAI with his MMG and DMV brethren yU. The run is nearing its end with pivotal stops in Brooklyn and Baltimore coming up this weekend. In celebration of the live demonstration, and as a sneak peek of what you can expect from the two fierce rhymers, Substantial is leaking, “Movin’ Alright.” A bonus cut from the HIWTAI sessions, this Oddisee-produced, high-energy banger features Sub’s current road dog, yU.

Brooklyn, be sure to check out this fine brand of hip-hop this Friday at 3rdEye(Sol)ation Art Gallery. The tour finale will be a hometown show in BaltimorePeju’s Lounge to be exact. Home Is Where The Art Is is available everywhere now.

“Home Is Where The Art Is”  Vinyl  CD   Mp3

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Peace World. This Friday the Home Is Where The Art Is tour stops in Brooklyn, NY

Tickets Available: TheNextStageShow.EventBrite.com/

the NeXt Stage Show:
Home is Where the Art Is Tour
featuring
Substantial
with performances by
yU
Steph, The Sapphic Songstress
w/ GMS (Hydra, The Plague & MCMI) on the wheels

PLUS -> All star cypher featuring the DOPEST lyricists in NYC and DMV!When: Friday, December 14th
Time: 8pm (Doors) / 9pm (Showtime)
Where: 3rd Eye(Sol)ation Art Gallery (1501 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11211)

Don’t miss it! Flier’s above or purchase tickets HERE, final showdate’s below.

12/16 – Baltimore, MD – Peju’s Lounge

For those of you interested in future bookings, contact: substantial [at] qn5 [dot] com

Stay in Peace.
Sub/Stan

P.S. Vote for ‘Home Is Where The Art Is’ as Best Hip Hop Album of 2012

yu & Substantial in ATL
Peace World. The Home Is Where The Art Is: US Tour stops in ATL this monday. Make sure you come by and bring your friends. It’s been 3 years since I’ve rocked in Atlanta so unless you feel like waiting another 3 or more years, I’d suggest you not miss it! 😉

Monday December 10th @ 529
Only $5 at the door
21+ / 9pm
RSVP on FACEBOOK

Performances by:
yU
Substantial
Boog Brown
Ante Meridian (Rozewood and Mr. Enok)
The All Nice and Decent Crew (Ekundayo and The LIUNS Den)
Gotta Be Karim

Stay in Peace.
Sub/Stan

P.S. Catch us in your city…
12/14 – Brooklyn, NY – 3rd EyeSolation Art Gallery
12/16 – Baltimore, MD – Peju’s Lounge

HIWTAI-Tour-Poster_Baton-Rouge
Peace World. Next week, myself & the “Humble King”, yU (of Diamond District & The 1978ers) hit the road for a short tour of the east coast. First stop is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Flier’s above, other dates are below.

12/06 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Club Culture
12/10 – Atlanta, GA – 529 Bar
12/14 – Brooklyn, NY – 3rd EyeSolation Art Gallery
12/16 – Baltimore, MD – Peju’s Lounge

For those of you interested in future bookings, contact: mellomusicgroup [at] gmail [dot] com

Stay in Peace.
Sub/Stan

P.S. [VIDEO] Substantial – See Hear f. Steph, The Sapphic Songstress | http://wp.me/p1261D-tm