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WINK: Something Substantial [MIX]

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    With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we feel it’s our job here at QN5 to make sure that you have what you need to ensure that the day or night goes smoothly. We proved it with 2008’s Baby Blue For Pink, and we’re about to do it again.

    So we’re proud to give you WINK: Something Substantial, blended by the UK’s Dub MD and hosted by Kno (of CunninLynguists) Billy Bee Whitums. WINK takes listeners on a 10-year journey of Substantial’s music, focusing mainly on his his love/relationship songs. From throwback classics like the Nujabes-produced “Eclipse” to 3 BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE TRACKS you won’t find on any other releases.

    WINK features production by Chew Fu, Kno (CunninLynguists), Nujabes, DJ Deckstream, Tonedeff, Marcus D, Algorythm, Kokayi, Joe.D and more. Guest appearances include: Eric Roberson, Extended Famm, Sweep, JsouL, Gods’Illa and Steph the Saphic Songstress, just to name a few.
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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Apeks (Maxi​-​Single), Adultish (Deluxe Edition), Salt N Pepa ft. Black Root & Marcus D (Maxi-Single), 1580 ft. DJ RBI & T.Lucas, You've Grown ft. MLLN, Reed Richards, No Per Diem 2.0 ft. Mega Ran, Animal Arithmetic, Vol. 1 (Instrumentals), and 50 more. , and , .

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R Love Songs Gay? (free) 02:41
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Without You (free) 02:27
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The Love Song (free) 02:07
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Eclipse (free) 01:58
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Hikari (free) 02:43
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Let Me Stay (free) 01:22
There was no other way to word it. It would appear That youngin’ right was the closest to thing perfect I had laid eyes on. It was after a show And what do you know baby girl’s feeling my song Never mad at that she was nice on the eyes Would give anything to rub ice on her thighs And count her goose bumps. Try to tickle her fancy Ol’girl was so fine I’d let her call me Stanley (Whoa!) Yeah I know right! Far from Snow White Black queen just graduated from Grambling On a late summer night we were on her stoop chatting About her future plans and my usual rap thing Seems she felt the vibrations minus the sex toy (but was scared) ‘Cause in the day she was played like Metroid I understood that but understand this You know I couldn’t walk away with just a damn kiss so I said… Hook (Hey baby let me stay) How that sound to you? (Hey baby let me stay) Baby girl what trying to do? (I don’t care what you’re friend are about to say.) They can say what they want but I can’t front I’m trying to get down with you
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It's You (I Think) (free) 02:30
Not much of a thug, first to admit I’m a sucker for love My life is living proof that love is a drug A teenage love… It happened over summer vacation She used to call me Slim, she was something amazing But I was two years younger in age then Yeah, she wasn’t that old true But I lied like most dudes And leave it to your sis to come out and expose you But she didn’t mind… ‘cus I was deep in her mind and heart Likewise, sex I’m eagerly tryna start! Tight thighs I was fiending to pry and part Now she’s crying “Stop”, ‘cus she’s a former rape vic’ Said I could have her but I had to get her pregnant Though I wanted sweetie badly I wasn’t ready to be a daddy in a long distance relationship So now I reminisce of Stevie Wonder’s Song called I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up Damn!! I know it’s you! But maybe that’s how love go? Tell me if I’m wrong baby I don’t know (It’s like) we… Love to live and live to love Oh how… tough it is to give it up When there’s… enough to get, can’t get enough And when it gets rough, you ask yourself, “Is this love?” I got my swagger back (hey!) After a long stretch And mustered up the courage to step to this songstress Beautiful youngin I had met in the chorus And we connected while we were on the tour bus Yo, she taught me ‘bout trust and religion Next thing you know, love started flooding my vision I know it sound flaky, but I cherished her greatly When life tried to break me, her whole family embraced me And I had been to more funerals than graduations A bit unusual, but far from an exageration But death was something that was still new to her I had no idea what it would do to her (Nope) The losses that she suffered, forever changed how we interacted Seems like our magic had flipped and turned tragic So, “End it while we’re still friends” is what I suggested And she replied “I was hoping that you would get the message” Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up (It’s like) we… Love to live and live to love Oh how… tough it is to give it up When there’s… enough to get, can’t get enough And when it gets rough, you ask yourself, “Is this love?” I moved on from songstress to cheerleader Older, wiser, and my gears cleaner Cuts my baby locks now her family speaks to me Got closer though we didn’t hang out frequently Stole my heart like she mastered thievery Words can’t describe what this girl means to me Or meant to me, it feels like centuries ago Of course yo we broke up, eventually, you know Easy come… hey you know how the cliché ends I even told her that we’d be friends, think again I know I hurt this aspiring actress Probably uses my pics for firing practice Then outta spite, she fucked the man that I’m closest to At that very moment, I was officially over you Damn heart, just do what you s’posed to do! Guess I was wrong when I said that I know it’s you Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up
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Not much of a thug, first to admit I’m a sucker for love My life is living proof that love is a drug A teenage love… It happened over summer vacation She used to call me Slim, she was something amazing But I was two years younger in age then Yeah, she wasn’t that old true But I lied like most dudes And leave it to your sis to come out and expose you But she didn’t mind… ‘cus I was deep in her mind and heart Likewise, sex I’m eagerly tryna start! Tight thighs I was fiending to pry and part Now she’s crying “Stop”, ‘cus she’s a former rape vic’ Said I could have her but I had to get her pregnant Though I wanted sweetie badly I wasn’t ready to be a daddy in a long distance relationship So now I reminisce of Stevie Wonder’s Song called I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up Damn!! I know it’s you! But maybe that’s how love go? Tell me if I’m wrong baby I don’t know (It’s like) we… Love to live and live to love Oh how… tough it is to give it up When there’s… enough to get, can’t get enough And when it gets rough, you ask yourself, “Is this love?” I got my swagger back (hey!) After a long stretch And mustered up the courage to step to this songstress Beautiful youngin I had met in the chorus And we connected while we were on the tour bus Yo, she taught me ‘bout trust and religion Next thing you know, love started flooding my vision I know it sound flaky, but I cherished her greatly When life tried to break me, her whole family embraced me And I had been to more funerals than graduations A bit unusual, but far from an exageration But death was something that was still new to her I had no idea what it would do to her (Nope) The losses that she suffered, forever changed how we interacted Seems like our magic had flipped and turned tragic So, “End it while we’re still friends” is what I suggested And she replied “I was hoping that you would get the message” Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up (It’s like) we… Love to live and live to love Oh how… tough it is to give it up When there’s… enough to get, can’t get enough And when it gets rough, you ask yourself, “Is this love?” I moved on from songstress to cheerleader Older, wiser, and my gears cleaner Cuts my baby locks now her family speaks to me Got closer though we didn’t hang out frequently Stole my heart like she mastered thievery Words can’t describe what this girl means to me Or meant to me, it feels like centuries ago Of course yo we broke up, eventually, you know Easy come… hey you know how the cliché ends I even told her that we’d be friends, think again I know I hurt this aspiring actress Probably uses my pics for firing practice Then outta spite, she fucked the man that I’m closest to At that very moment, I was officially over you Damn heart, just do what you s’posed to do! Guess I was wrong when I said that I know it’s you Damn… Damn….. Damn!! I know it’s you That’s how I felt in the beginning love Guess I was wrong, ‘cus look at how we ended up
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Jsoul BABY, I know your feeling apprehensive ABOUT THIS, this love thing can be so expensive BUT YOU, you’ve got to hang in from the start girl cause only time can mend a broken heart BABY, no need to worry LADY, i’ll take me time HONEY, show me your heart OH GIRL, and i’ll show you mine TELL ME, just what you like AND I, i’ll try to make it BETTER FOR YOU GIRL cause i know it when i see it OH GURL YOU SHOULD KNOW WE YOU POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL BABY OH GURL YOU SHOULD KNOW WE GOT POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL BABY Eric Roberson When i look at you “you” i see a queen, i see a thing that needs to be beside me through everything i do and you, gurl you define what comes to mind when i think of what i been dreaming all the time BABY, no need to worry LADY, i’ll take me time HONEY, show me your heart OH GIRL, and i’ll show you mine TELL ME, just what you like AND I, i’ll try to make it BETTER FOR YOU GIRL cause i know it when i see it OH GURL YOU SHOULD KNOW WE YOU POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL BABY OH GURL YOU SHOULD KNOW WE GOT POTENTIAL, POTENTIAL BABY Substantial See it starts with us just trying to kick it and chill Peep how this has a different feel No one can tell you that this isn’t real Could leave if you wanted like you’re missing a wheel This is so ill man it oozes potential Most complicate things you keep it simple Tough at times but you can be gentle And truth is man I like that there So exciting it’s a tad bit scary ‘Cause you the type of woman that a brother could marry Sweet but spicy like mango curry We’ll take our time girl ain’t no hurry I could see a future with you lets ride this out let it do what it do If this here is true We can chill forever ‘Til we’re elders Saying “We still together!”
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U Can Get It (free) 02:48
God Damn ya! Body’s calling Only right that I answer, and I’m fluent in body language So speak to me, So I can have you reaching peaks Frequently as you feel you need to be ‘Cause you freaking me, is as necessary As a brother breathing see the hottest February, In east coast history. I see you giving me the eye Magic stick wizardry it’s like I live between your thighs With this powerful staff like Gandolph Got your wrists pinned down me got this hands off Me run tings for now baby wait your turn I’ll school an apt pupil love watch and learn. Headed south of the border turn you out turn you over Put my mouth and it on ya’ yo somebody should’ve told ya’ ‘Cause now ya’ know the reason for the way I behave This explains why I have to shave every three days I’m so nasty!!! HOOK Come test me now, you’re so sexy gal You can get it, get it, get it This is risky biz so lets get down, Me don’t mess around You’ll get it, get it, get it! REPEAT HOOK V2 This here ain’t nothing to laugh at ‘Cause it hurt so good like getting your ass smacked More than hair get pulled when I do the damn thing So physical I damn near pulled a hamstring For what I’m planning you’ll need a physical trainer And it’s a bad thing to use the term no-brainer Girl take it and love it like a thief in the night Hope you didn’t plan on sleeping tonight What I’m seeing I like, it’s looking like something That I need in my life you better stop fronting Got me fiending just like a junky got me lunchin’ ‘Cause them jeans hella tight the way they compliment your onion Now my eye’s getting misty plus you got this look Like you’re dying to hit me off don’t be shook Round 2 (ding) I heard you talking ‘bout you’re tired Gave your inner thighs hickeys now that got you inspired And re-energized quickly can you ride with me Saddle up gal I get it nice and sticky Bedroom rodeo wanna see them things You were promising to show me though, girl I’m here to work Please observe my portfolio! HOOK BRIDGE I know it sound brutal, but I’m only being truthful When I say that you can get it get it So if you’re down to go at it I’ll be glad to let you have it You can get it get it
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Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love… Make Love… Waiting for the night to fall Hoping that you might just call I don’t want to fight at all Without you there’s no life at all Least not one that’s worth living Impossible to envision We move with such precision That it is labeled forbidden We inspire tension of the sexual persuasion Now let me blow your mind like intellectual invasion I need it I want it Gotta have it at this moment You got it and flaunt it My heart & soul is haunted Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love… Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me I need more than your touch Give me all you have to offer I’m feeling you so much That I might just meet you at the alter Cross my heart hope to live Happily ever after It started with a kiss That followed smiles and laughter She liked my presentation But now there’s hesitation Hope there’s no reservations If so I’ll just be patient (Tic Tic Tic Tic) What’s our next destination Let me take you higher With this sensual elevation Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love, Make Love… Darling you’re so seductive (Baby you’re so persuasive) You are my one and only For you there’s no replacement Darling you’re so seductive (Baby you’re so persuasive) You are my one and only For you there’s no replacement Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me Make sweet music love We can do it love Make sweet music baby Like only you can save me Waiting for the night to fall Hoping that you might just call I don’t want to fight at all Without you there’s no life at all Least not one that’s worth living Impossible to envision We move with such precision That it is labeled forbidden We inspire tension of the sexual persuasion Now let me blow your mind like intellectual invasion I need it I want it Gotta have it at this moment You got it and flaunt it My heart & soul is haunted
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Can We (free) 02:00
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QT (Quality Time) (free) 02:23
V1 My fault or is it yours, hardly kick it any more Yo I’d love to do it all with you (But I can’t) The grind was designed with no kind of time To recline with some fine as you (So we rant) And rave instead of pant and bathe Like romance is played (I know that can’t be true) I’d rather love and please touch and tease Hug and squeeze (Or just dance with you) Use to phone bone ‘til we’re home alone Where we moan and groan (Like lovers do) But the mood gets worse, you’re confused and hurt You think the music’s 1st (And you’re #2) I’m trying to show you different, I hope you listen If you don’t I’m fittin to be (Out of my mind) Let’s get out of dodge, get us a lodge Can I get a massage (And some quality time) HOOK Girl hear me when I am speaking so we can hook up a meeting At whatever spot you frequent or we can just spend a weekend Of sneaking and creeping, no sleeping, keeping the furniture squeaking Here to learn what you’re teaching in other words all I’m needing is… You to hear me what I’m speaking so we can hook up a meeting At whatever spot you frequent or we can just spend a weekend Of sneaking and creeping, no sleeping, keeping the furniture squeaking Hear to learn what you’re teaching in other words all I’m needing is QT! BRIDGE We gon’ work it out Baby we gon’ work it out (I know we will) We… we work it out Baby we gon’ work it out (You know the deal) V2 How does poetry sound? We can go to a lounge Girl I’m hoping you’re down (Oh you are that’s dope!) Got real jig ‘fore we left the crib I bet its brick (Let me get my coat) ‘Cause if it is that’s just another reason to get real close And stay warm. Or dead that and stay home. Sometimes doing nothing at all is something special Or I can just swing to your job and come and get you Take you on a date and do something unexpected ‘Cause time in relationship terms is an investment So let’s not waste it. Yes I’m anxious ‘Cause none at all can test out patience
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HOOK (JsouL) I’m so happy that you’re there for me, When I need someone to care for me Through the good and bad. I’m so thankful that you bare with me. Someone like you is a rarity That everyone should have… Somebody like you by their side When everyone else runs and hides You were there! And you still are! You are there! You’re never too far, never too far! V1 (Substantial) You were there when I was digging thru the couch looking for change There, back when all of my outfits were looking lame It’s clear that without you around, life wouldn’t be the same Kinda weird like trying to get in the picture without a frame To hold it together I know forever sound insane When we’re separate it’s like trying to operate with half a brain When I needed peace of mind You would add a piece to mine Now my whole view of relationships has been redefined You were there when I was sleeping on floors but didn’t feel odd Without a home, would rock shows then use your meal card There, even when I got my first real job Here when I gave them my notice so I could focus… On this rap s**t, finally make a career out of a habit but you always knew that your man was flier than bat s**t Way hotter than that s**t, But you kept me grounded You were there before the pioneers and artists I get down with Before I was surrounded by these leaches and these groupies When I would go on tour and leave you the keys that’s to my hooptie You never seemed too boushie or too ghetto But I brought the hood out you with a little Amaretto Which reminds me… You were there every time I said I’d never drink again There when I’m driving, while I’m vibing, I would need a pen You wold write my lines for me in the book of rhymes Sure the verse would be too gritty But the words would look too pretty Only you! HOOK V2 (Substantial) It’s like you were always there when I needed you to see me through Ride or die by my side like you’re shotgun in my vehicle Without a doubt I’ll be with you forever and a day or three Crazy as I am, you might be crazier to stay with me Everything you seem to do be crucial to our unit So the least that I could do is hold you down when you’re going through it That’s you for me, and me for you, don’t mean to sound so corny But to pretend like theirs anything realer than us is phony and you know me shorty BRIDGE (JsouL) Oh yeah, oh… You know that We go back Like throwbacks We hold that My heart is So open So open I’m hopin’ We rollin’ Til times end Girl… Girl you know that my throne’s your throne Girl you know my house is your home And everything that I own you own Til the very end! HOOK
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Produced by: Kno

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released February 9, 2010

TRACKLISTING:
01. Introduction By Billy Bee Whitums
02. R Luv Songs Gay? [Produced by Tonedeff]
03. Without You [Produced by Subtracktion]
04. The Love Song [Produced by Nujabes]
05. Eclipse [Produced by Nujabes]
06. Hikari [Produced by Nujabes]
07. Let Me Stay [Produced by T-Dot Da Kid]
08. Am I Dreamin’ feat. Nate Vibez [Produced by: Marcus D]**
09. It’s You (I Think) [Produced by Kno]
10. It’s You – Unknown Remix feat. Steph [Produced by The Unknown]
11. Potential feat. JsouL & Eric Roberson [Produced by JsouL]
12. Precious Love feat. Milka [Produced by DJ Deckstream]
13. Up Close & Personal feat. PackFM [Produced by Tonedeff]
14. She Wanna Roll with A Winner feat. Gods’Illa [Produced by Joe.D]
15. Peaches feat. Scavone, Doujah Raze, & Potta [Produced by The Resource]
16. U Can Get It [Produced by Algorythm]
17. Body Language feat. Powerful (of Gods’Illa) [Produced by: Kokayi]**
18. Make Love [Produced by ChewFu]
19. Can We [Produced by ChewFu]
20. The Bidness feat. Naturel & rnb
21. Freq’N‘U w/ Fresh Daily & rnb [Produced by Keeby]
22. The Jacket 3 feat. Steve Wallace [Produced by Studio Steve Wallace]
23. QT (Quality Time) [Produced by Final]
24. I’ll Be Back feat. Sweep [Produced by DJ Deckstream]
25. U Were There feat. JsouL [Produced by: Joe.D]**
26. [BONUS] Ugly Woman feat. Extended Famm [Produced by Kno]
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