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[NEWS] Strange Journey U.S. Tour Starts Today!

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-11-10T07:30:43+00:00

STRANGE JOURNEY U.S. TOUR 2009
CunninLynguists w/ Grieves & Budo, Looptroop Rockers, Tunji and DJ FlipFlop

11-10 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
11-12 – Orlando, FL – AKA Lounge (w/ Godamus Rhyme)
11-14 – New Orleans, LA – Parish @ House of Blues
11-15 – Dallas, TX – Prophet Bar
11-16 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Lounge
11-18 – Scottsdale, AZ – Chasers
11-20 – Los Angeles – Viper Room
11-21 – Berkeley, CA – Shattuck Down Low (w/ Pep Love)
11-22 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
11-23 – Bellingham, WA – Nightlight Lounge
11-24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
11-25 – Seattle, WA – Nuemos
11-27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
11-28 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
11-29 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Ghost Ranch Saloon
11-30 – Fort Collins – Aggie Theater
12-01 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
12-02 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
12-03 – Minneapolis – First Ave. (w/ Unknown Prophets) [DOORS @ 5:30!]
12-04 – Madison – High Noon
12-05 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
12-06 – Gambier, OH – Kenyon College
12-08 – Rochester, NY – Dub Underground
12-09 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
12-10 – Boston, MA – Paradise
12-11 – NYC – Highline Ballroom [DOORS @ 11:00!]

See You There!

[AUDIO] Substantial - “Don’t Stop (Vagrancy)” [Produced by: Tsutchie]

Substantial — 2009-11-09T17:00:21+00:00

Substantial – “Don’t Stop (Vagrancy)” – Produced by: Tsutchie | [DOWNLOAD MP3] | [LYRICS]

By now, you have heard about Substantial’s surprise bonus release, Substantial vs. Samurai Champloo>. If not, email a copy of your purchase receipt to substantialburns@qn5.com and we will send you a direct download link for it. Now for those of you still sleeping, here’s a leak from this exclusive release entitled “Don’t Stop [Vagrancy]”. The original beat, “Vagrancy”, was produced by Tsutchie, who handled the majority of the original soundtrack production for the Samurai Champloo animated series.

For those of you who love a good head banger, look no further. Substantial flows effortlessly over the track, providing enough bars to satisfy the daily fix of any punchline junkie. Please remember that QN5 Music cannot accept any liability for any neck injuries received while listening to this song.

[BUY SUBSTANTIAL/BURNS] | [DOWNLOAD MP3]

Enjoy!

RATE & COMMENT @: [2DopeBoyz]

[INTERVIEW] CunninLynguists on OkayPlayer.com

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-11-04T18:04:38+00:00

CunninLynguists featured at OkayPlayer!

“The CunninLynguists are the Gulliver’s Travelers of Hip-Hop. Their sojourns have led them to the hills of Norway, a castle in Kentucky, a frat house in Vermont, and even to an Alaskan porch. They’ve lost rental cars keys, been compared to Neapolitan ice cream, and bought Heinekens for street bums. One member even recently split his head open. They narrate all like clever court jesters infusing every anecdote with a touch of hilarity. It’s the same sense of humor and wit that makes their latest album Strange Journey Volume 2 such a sonic treat. The trio’s fifth album has cemented them as a mainstay in alternative Hip-Hop. So, get past the name because Deacon the Villain, Kno, and a vicarious Natti (who had to forgo the interview because of daddy duty) have gotten way past it and are back to tell about their fantastic journeys.” – OkayPlayer.com

[READ NOW]

Enjoy!
QN5 MUSIC

[AUDIO] CunninLynguists - “Imperial” featuring Freddie Gibbs

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-11-03T15:11:30+00:00

DOWNLOAD MP3: [DIRTY] // Photography by Maximilian Jaenicke.

CL emcee Natti trades verses with up-and-coming, buzz-heavy Gary, Indiana emcee Freddie Gibbs, imploring peasants and wack blog rappers alike to kiss the crown. Over a haunting organ track produced by Kno, CunninLynguists‘ “Imperial” is the fourth and final leak from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

OTHER ‘SJV2’ DOWNLOADS:
[“To Be For Real”]
[“Running Wild” f. E-40 & Evidence]
[Substantial – “THE W.W.K.Y.A. Tour [Remix]” f. Extended Famm]

‘STRANGE JOURNEY VOLUME TWO’ DROPS TODAY!

Strange Journey Volume Two is available TODAY in retail stores as well as on iTunes, Amazon and many other fine digital carriers. Guests include E-40, Evidence, Sean Price, Tonedeff, Geologic of Blue Scholars, Substantial, PackFM, Poison Pen and more with production from J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death.

Similar to Volume One, Strange Journey Volume Two is also almost entirely produced by Kno and features 70+ minutes of brand new music. The trio will be supporting the release by embarking on a 28 city tour starting November 10th.

BUY NOW @: [iTUNES] | [AMAZON] // [SEE U.S. TOUR DATES]

Enjoy!
QN5 MUSIC

[VIDEO] CunninLynguists - “Nothing to Give (LIVE)” @ QN5 Megashow 2009

QN5 — 2009-10-30T16:06:13+00:00

CunninLynguists – “Nothing to Give (LIVE)” @ QN5 Megashow 2009

For those of you among the 600+ in attendance at the QN5 Megashow 2009, you knew you were part of a special night. If not, here’s a “glimpse” of what you missed. Here, CunninLynguists perform their APOS-classic “Nothing To Give” LIVE with Club Dub at the Highline Ballroom (NYC). Audio from this performance is taken directly from Strange Journey Volume Two which drops on available 11.03.09 (You pre-ordered, right?). This footage was shot by Da Bomb Imagery. Could the ‘APOS LIVE DVD’ be around the corner in 2010?

Enjoy!

[BONUS RELEASE] Substantial vs Samurai Champloo: Beats, Rhymes & Strife

QN5 — 2009-10-29T14:38:18+00:00

Buy Substantial/Burns And Get This Bonus Disc Free!

SURPRISE! We love y’all, and because you always support us, we’re always looking for ways to show love back. With that said, QN5 Music is offering a super-special BONUS RELEASE for the heads that purchased a copy of Substantial/Burns or one of these nifty new Substantial/Burns Tees!

Presenting Substantial vs Samurai Champloo: Beats, Rhymes & Strife. To get your copy, all you need to do is email a copy of your purchase receipt to substantialburns@qn5.com and we will send you a direct download link for Substantial Vs Samurai Champloo!

About SvSC:BRS

Substantial’s has had a thing for anime for eons. So, after Japanese producer, Nujabes, got the nod to produce the title sequence for Samurai Champloo years ago, fans of the show have gravitated toward his work. So, this release is for the “Otaku” of the world. Brand new and classic Substantial tracks remixed over music from Samurai Champloo, with production from Tsutchie, Fat Jon and Nujabes. We even threw in a few exclusives including “Still Think Different”, the original version of which will be featured on the upcoming Substantial & Marcus D collaboration project.

Tracklisting:
1. Battlecry RMX* (ft. Shingo2)
2. Dr. Feelgood [Tubed-Drum Please]
3. Spark My Soul Remix (ft. Inverse, JSoul & Steph) [The Space Between Two Worlds]
4. Q.T. RMX [How You Feel]
5. Enjoy Yourself RMX [Pretended To]
6. High Speed Scratch Attack* (ft. DJ Flip Flop) [Sneak Attack]
7. Don’t Stop* [Vagrancy]
8. Labor Pains RMX [In Position]
9. What You Want RMX [Let Me Know What You Think]
10. Still Think Different* [Just Forget]
11. Sacrifice RMX (ft. DJ Kool Herc) [World Without Words] *Exclusive

BUY SUBSTANTIAL/BURNS @: [iTUNES] | [AMAZON]

Enjoy!

[AUDIO] CunninLynguists - “To Be For Real”

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-10-28T03:49:24+00:00

DOWNLOAD MP3: [DIRTY] // Photography by Anna Cywinska

CL emcees Natti and Deacon The Villain wax poetic on the lack of substance in today’s culture and how it impacts the youth. Produced by Kno, CunninLynguists‘ “To Be For Real” is the third leak from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

OTHER ‘SJV2’ DOWNLOADS:
[“Running Wild (ft. E-40 & Evidence]
[Substantial – “THE W.W.K.Y.A. Tour [Remix]” (ft. Extended Famm)]

CunninLynguists’ newest project is set to be released on November 3rd. Guests include E-40, Evidence,Sean Price, Tonedeff, Geologic of Blue Scholars, Freddie Gibbs, Substantial, Poison Pen and more with production from J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death.

[PRE-ORDER FOR STRANGE JOURNEY VOLUME TWO ENDS TODAY!]
[STRANGE JOURNEY U.S. TOUR DATES]

[DOWNLOAD MP3]

Enjoy!
QN5 MUSIC

[VIDEO] Session ft. PackFM - This Year (NBA Season Prelude) [Produced by Kno]

QN5 — 2009-10-27T14:12:16+00:00

Session ft. PackFM “This Year” – [DOWNLOAD MP3]

The 2009-10 NBA Season starts today. So to kick it off, QN5 Music brings to you another Kno-produced heater. “This Year” by Session ft. PackFM along with a fresh video compilation of highlights from the 2009 season.

[DOWNLOAD MP3]

Enjoy!

[VIDEO] CMJ Showcase Moments: PackFM (w/ Homeboy Sandman, iCON The Mic King, Mr. SOS & Mr. Mecca), Substantial & Tonedeff

QN5 — 2009-10-26T17:23:03+00:00

PackFM, Homeboy Sandman, iCON The Mic King, Mr. SOS and Mr. Mecca – “Freestyle Shit”

Substantial – “It’s You (I Think) w/ Steph the Sapphic Songstress

Tonedeff rocks “616 Rewind” & “Clear Em Out” w/ PackFM @ Bowery Poetry Club

We wanted to thank y’all for coming out on a rainy Friday night for another night of craziness at the QN5 CMJ Showcase. We pulled out some newness (ie. “WWKYA Tour”) to make it interesting, and once again upped the technological ante with a live web-video stream and a twitter feed (just pointing that out so you can see who did it first after every rap group rips us off). Here are a couple clips from the show you might enjoy, including a fresh off-the-top cypher between PackFM, Homeboy Sandman, iCON The Mic King, Mr. SOS and Mr. Mecca. With Kokayi putting on a clinic, SOS raking his soul over hot coals, Substantial waxing poetic on life, PackFM stomping potholes, and Tonedeff throwing the kitchen sink at folks – it was a memorable night for us. We hope y’all enjoyed it. Props to blogger NattyNight for the upload.

Enjoy!

P.S. Substantial’s got a new EP out.

[NEWS] CMJ Official…Finally!

Tonedeff — 2009-10-23T18:26:13+00:00

Oh My! How Fly!

Would you believe this is my first OFFICIAL CMJ showcase? Shit’s kinda bizarre now that I think about it…I’ve done so many cameos and “unofficial” slots on other people’s sets over the years but never anything you could find on the official CMJ schedule. Well, now I can finally cross that “to-do” off of my list. What’s even better is that I’m able to rock during my own label’s showcase. That’s a tad pimp, y’all…and I love being able to provide the opportunity for my artists to rock during such a well-known festival as official artists as well. Needless to say, I’m excited, and I hope you are too.

They even spelled my name right!

Apparently, there’s a couple acts rocking before our showcase gets started, so feel free to get there early and grab a beer or two. Kokayi hits the stage at 9 PM and then the usual QN5 insanity will follow.

Here’s the schedule for tonight:
9 PM – Kokayi
9:45 – Mr. SOS
10:30 -Substantial
11:15 – PackFM
12 – Tonedeff

TWEET LIVE FROM THE SHOW

Cause we’re always 5 steps ahead of the game, we’ve set up a special QN5 tweet-board so you can tweet live from the show tonight. To play along, just tweet #qn5 and check http://qn5.com/cmj for the feed.

See ya there!

[CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS]

[NEWS] Substantial/Burns Featured @ DJBooth

QN5 — 2009-10-22T20:56:46+00:00

Word to ancient-ass press photos.

With over 2,000+ downloads in a day, Substantial & Burns’ >“The W.W.K.Y.A. Tour (ft. Extended Famm)” has already made the grade on popular sites like 2DopeBoyz, HipHopDX, Okayplayer and KevinNottingham. Now, the track has been reviewed and rated on the tastemaking DJBooth.net, where Hip Hop fans and DJs converge to get the newest joints for their shows and mixtapes. Be sure to sign up and show your support for QN5.

The Substantial/Burns EP is now available at iTunes, Amazon and anywhere digital music is sold. Be sure to pick up a copy to be eligible for a special treat on Monday!

[READ THE REVIEW HERE]

Enjoy!

[VIDEO] A CMJ PSA From PackFM

PackFM — 2009-10-21T17:41:28+00:00

QN5 CMJ Showcase – Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 – NYC. [FULL DETAILS]

WHO: PackFM, Tonedeff, Substantial, Mr. SOS & Kokayi
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2009
WHERE: Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
F train to 2nd Ave, 6 to Bleecker
ADMISSION: $10 // ALL AGES
TIME: 7 PM (Doors), 9 PM (Show)
FACEBOOK RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141975428756

[CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS & FLYER]

See you there! – Pack

[AUDIO] Substantial/Burns - “The W.W.K.Y.A. Tour (ft. Extended Famm)” + Kno Remix

QN5 — 2009-10-20T05:38:47+00:00

DOWNLOAD: [ORIGINAL] | [KNO REMIX] | [SINGLE ZIP] | [LYRICS]

HAPPY RELEASE DAY! QN5 Music is proud to announce that Substantial/Burns, an exclusive digital-only EP, written by Substantial and produced entirely by Pittsburgh’s own Burns, is now available on iTunes & Amazon. This 10-track release features guest appearances by Extended Famm, Kokayi, Steph The Sapphic Songstress, Capital I.D. and 15 year-old newcomer, Wealth. A must-cop for Substantial fans, in anticipation for his forthcoming third studio album.

We already hooked you up with “The Memo (Move Me)” from the project, but we’re stepping our generosity up a notch by offering you the next single “The W.W.K.Y.A. Tour (f/ Extended Famm)”. This is classic multi-part ‘Happy F*ck You’ chaos in full effect, with Tonedeff, PackFM & Substantial trading verses over a bombastic Burns breakbeat as they get repeatedly sidetracked by shit-talkers on the way to their next tour stop.

BONUS: We’ve included the REMIX by Kno of CunninLynguists from their forthcoming Strange Journey Volume Two release, which you can pre-order now @ CunninLynguists.com.

P.S. You can catch Substantial performing live @ QN5’s CMJ Showcase this Friday in NYC.

BUY SUBSTANTIAL/BURNS NOW @: [iTUNES] | [AMAZON]

P.P.S. Be sure to rate & comment @ [2DopeBoyz] | [HipHopDX] | [Okayplayer] | [KevinNottingham] | [DJBooth]

[AUDIO] Substantial/Burns EP Tracklisting & Snippets Now Up @ Amazon.com

QN5 — 2009-10-19T15:46:05+00:00

Substantial/Burns – Exclusive Digital EP – Available 10.20.09 @ iTunes & Amazon

You can now peep snippets of Substantial/Burns, Substantial’s ALL-NEW exclusively-digital EP produced by Burns, at Amazon.com – which will be released tomorrow (10.20.09). This 10-track release features guest appearances by Extended Famm, Kokayi, Steph The Sapphic Songstress, Capital I.D and 15 year-old newcomer, Wealth. This is an absolute must-cop for Substantial fans, in anticipation for his 3rd studio album.

Stay tuned tomorrow, for the second exclusive single from the project and details regarding a SPECIAL promotional tie-in for those who purchase the EP this week.

[LISTEN TO THE SNIPPETS NOW]

Enjoy!

[NEWS] CunninLynguists “Running Wild” Hits #2 On HypeMachine Charts

QN5 — 2009-10-15T15:11:58+00:00

CunninLynguists latest single “Running Wild (ft. E-40 & Evidence)” is currently #2 on the popularity chart at HypeMachine (a music blog aggregator and discovery engine). What does that mean? Well… nearly 600 HypeMachine users and fans have “LOVED” the song in the past 3 days – a very good look on what many consider the pulse of the music blogosphere. Props to PotholesInMyBlog.com for the coverage that sparked the fire.

Can we hit #1? Let’s try!
1. sign up for HypeMachine (HypeM.com)
2. [Go Here]
3. Click the heart to LOVE the song.
3. Enjoy the music.

Thank you all for your continued support of QN5 Music.

[PRE-ORDER] CunninLynguists - Strange Journey Volume Two

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-10-13T22:12:48+00:00

We are now taking pre-orders for CunninLyngists‘ Strange Journey Volume Two.

CunninLynguists’ newest project, Strange Journey Volume Two, is set to be released on November 3rd.

Featuring strategic guest spots from all over the map, Strange Journey Volume Two picks up where Part One left off — chronicling the life of the weary traveling musician with cuts like the Cali banger “Running Wild” featuring Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Bay Area rap legend E-40 and the sleepy Seattle lament “Close Your Eyes”, featuring Geologic of Blue Scholars, Grieves and Macklemore. Other guests include Sean Price, Tonedeff, Freddie Gibbs, PackFM, Poison Pen and more. Volume Two also features production from J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death.

Similar to Volume One, Strange Journey Volume Two is also (almost) entirely produced by the incomparable beatsmith Kno and features 70+ minutes of brand new music. The trio will be supporting the release by embarking on a 28 city tour starting November 10th.

Strange Journey Volume Two Tracklisting

1. Departure – Part 2 [Intro]
2. Imperial (ft. Freddie Gibbs)
3. Substantial (ft. Extended Famm) – The WWKYA Tour [Remix]
4. Streets (ft. Sean Price & Poison Pen)
5. Heart
6. To Be For Real
7. Cashmere The PRO (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Tear Trax
8. Jermiside (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Still With Me [Remix]
9. Close Your Eyes (ft. Geologic of Blue Scholars, Grieves & Macklemore)
10. Pit Stop
11. The Park (Fresh Air) [Blue Sky Black Death Remix]
12. Nothing To Give [Live] (ft. Club Dub)
13. Cocaine [Produced by J-Zone]
14. Running Wild (ft. E-40 and Evidence of Dilated Peoples)
15. Witchdoctor (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Everywhere
16. Arrival [Outro]

+ Bonus Beats

Strange Journey Volume One was released 07.14.09 and features appearances by Killer Mike, Slug of Atmosphere, Khujo Goodie, Tonedeff, Nappy Roots and more!

If you missed Volume One grab it now with a copy of Volume Two!

[PRE-ORDER VOLUME TWO NOW]

[AUDIO] CunninLynguists - “Running Wild” featuring E-40 & Evidence

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-10-12T04:11:11+00:00

DOWNLOAD MP3: [DIRTY] | [RADIO] | [INSTRUMENTAL] | [ZIP]
Photography by Alex Cairncross

Produced by Kno and featuring emcees Natti and Deacon The Villain trading verses with Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Bay Area legend E-40 about society’s uptick in chaos and violence, CunninLynguists‘ “Running Wild” is the official first single from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

CunninLynguists’ newest project, Strange Journey Volume Two, is set to be released on November 3rd. Guests include Sean Price, Tonedeff, Geologic of Blue Scholars, Freddie Gibbs, Substantial, Poison Pen and more with production from J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death.

**[PRE-ORDER STRANGE JOURNEY VOLUME TWO NOW]**

[STRANGE JOURNEY U.S. TOUR DATES]

Enjoy!
QN5 MUSIC

[SHOW] Substantial @ The Black Box (Orlando, FL) - 10.09.09

QN5 — 2009-10-05T14:41:26+00:00

On Friday, October 9, 2009, the folks at Redefine & Inprogress Magazine will be presenting Substantial’s debut performance in Orlando, FL. Come through to see the baritone beast live on stage rocking all his crowd-faves. For $8…we can pretty much guarantee it’s the most fun you’ll have in Orlando this Friday. Here’s the scoop!

WHEN: 10.08.09 // 8 PM
WHERE: Black Box
630 W. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL
ADMISSION: $8 // All Ages
TICKETS: http://www.redefineboutique.com/

Also performing: Godamus Rhyme & Spare Change Collective
Hosted by: Rubox w/ DJ SPS on the 1 & 2s

RSVP: [Facebook] | [Last.fm] | [Myspace]

See you there!

[VIDEO] CunninLynguists Featured on “Idol” (Sweden)

QN5 MUSIC — 2009-10-02T15:17:27+00:00

CunninLynguists’ cuts “KKKY” and “Mexico” were featured on a recent episode of Sweden’s version of “Idol”. Also featured in the past have been “Mic Like A Memory” and “Dance For Me”. Shoutout to Bry for the video capture.

[SHOW] QN5 HITS CMJ @ Bowery Poetry Club (NYC) - 10.23.09

QN5 — 2009-10-01T14:23:00+00:00

10.23.09. QN5 @ CMJ (NYC). Yes, we tweeted a show flyer. Cause we’re witty.

CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2009 will hit New York City from October 20-24 and for 5 days and nights, over 1,200 artists and 120,000 fans will take over more than 75 of the city’s greatest nightclubs and theaters. As part of the festival, QN5 will be out in full force for a small club show at the Bowery Poetry Club for ONLY $10!

Catch sets from Mr. SOS, Kokayi, Substantial, PackFM & Tonedeff along with special guests and the general craziness you’ve come to expect from QN5 live-shows.

Since this is a smaller spot, be sure get there early since tickets are only being sold at the door. We’re looking forward to alot of new heads coming through to the show, so be sure to bring friends and let’s show them how the baby blue gets down. Here’s all the info you need:

WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2009
WHERE: Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
F train to 2nd Ave, 6 to Bleecker
ADMISSION: $10 // ALL AGES
TIME: 7 PM (Doors), 9 PM (Show)

See you there!