time being, originally released in 2003, was the first full-length cyne lp, following a series of 12inch singles for beta bodega s imprint botanica del jibaro. this project mooncircle reissue marks the first time that this long out-of-print album has been released on vinyl. this deluxe edition includes a remaster of the original time being album, previously released singles, instrumentals, and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (plain english and the word), both recorded during the time being sessions.

intimate and laid back, this newly released contemporary hip-hop gem features visceral beats and cunning lyrics that enlighten and inspire. new songs and new arrangements of earlier songs from his recent eps, taking listeners on a journey through the past, present and future. the past is always present in the future cements substantial’s musical legacy as one of maryland’s proudest and most prolific sons.
tpiapitf includes production from dc producer, oddisee, seattle producer and 1/2 of bop alloy, marcus d, mello music group producer, gensu dean, label mates the other guys & jsoul, algorythm of the stuyvesants and good compny drummer, jon laine. substantial’s fourth solo album also features guest appearances by qn5 music’s tonedeff, fellow nujabes collaborators cise starr of cyne and uyama hiroto, grammy nominated singer/ songwriter wayna and more.