Substantial

Substantial Headshot 1.jpeg

Stan “Substantial” Robinson is a Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator. Substantial debuted in 2000 with his collaboration with the late Japanese producer, Nujabes. The legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “one of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful, introspective brand of hip hop has received critical acclaim from Source Magazine, Ebony, and Okayplayer, while his videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET.  

Substantial has performed in nearly 20 countries and collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, Oddisee, Asheru, and more. His music has been featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart’s Laugh at My PainKill Me 3 Times, and the Daytime Emmy-nominated show Tough Love. Substantial has appeared in the documentaries Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme and Give Back. Substantial also has 20 years of experience working with at-risk communities.  

Substantial Headshot 2.jpeg