For those of you who’ve been wondering what I’ve been upto aside from writing for Chico & The Man…I’ve been working closely with Substantial on his new album, Sacrifice which drops 11.20.07 on QN5/UVInk. This is an awesome album and it was truly a blessing to work with someone as talented as he is. Definitely pre-order this one for the collection. Here’s the info:

Substantial- Sacrifice [LP]
Release Date: 11.20.07 | Label: QN5 Music/UV Ink

TRACKLISTING
1. Sacrifice (Intro)
2. Let It Go [Produced By Burns]
3. That Damn Good [Produced By Algorhythm]
4. Chain Reaction [Produced By Donnan Links]
5. Resurrection of the House Party [Produced By Fero Navi]—- BUY/WATCH: [Buy Single] | [Watch Video]
6. U Can Get It [Produced By Algorhythm]
7. My Favorite Things (f/ Steph) [Produced By Definition]
8. 4DozDatDonKno [Produced By Von Johnson]
9. It’s You (I Think) [Produced By Kno]
10. Spaticus [Produced By Tonedeff]
11. A P.G. Boy [Produced By Deacon The Villain]
12. Q.T. (Quality Time) [Produced By Final]
13. Wake Up Call [Produced By Algorhythm]
14. Labor Pains [Produced By Tonedeff]
15. Sign Language (f/ Extended Famm) [Produced By Algorhythm]
16. Hood Hope (f/ Steph & RnB) [Produced By Studio Steve Wallace]

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DESCRIPTION:
Sacrifice is the second full-length studio album by Maryland Hip Hop luminary and longtime QN5-affiliate/Extended Famm member, Substantial. The official follow up to the Nujabes-produced ...To This Union A Sun Was Born, Sacrifice showcases the remarkable growth and musical maturity that this soulful barritone has undergone. From braggadocio to introspection to classic party starters, it’s all here. Tackling a wide range of topics from the inside out, Sacrifice features production by Kno (CunninLynguists), Tonedeff, Algorhythm, Deacon The Villain, Definition, Von Johnson, Fero Navi, Final, Donnan Links, Studio Steve Wallace & Burns. Also, the album features an ALL-NEW track by Extended Famm.

RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 20th, 2007.

Sacrifice & Dirty Acres + November = Happiness.

It’s an early Chrismahanukwanzakah for blue schoolers around the world. Sacrifice will be released in physical retail stores and iTunes on Noveber 20, 2007. Yes…right on schedule a week before Dirty Acres. So, be sure to order them both at the same time.

We’ll be announcing several special pre-order deals for this album next week, including RMX VOL. 4 – Substantial Edition & bonus tracks and collectible posters – each from different stores. Stay tuned for more, completists.

NOTE FOR EARLY BIRDS: When you pre-order Sacrifice along with either Dirty Acres or Asterisk:Four from Amazon.com and send us a confirmation of your receipt, we’ll send you a fresh baby-blue QN5 Logo sticker!
[Email: orders@qn5.com]

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Enjoy!