Think Different Tribute Jam – Falls Church, VA

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Falls Church, VA. Happening on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Crescendo Studios. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Substantial and his live band perform a decade of classics produced by the late Nujabes: live music, art, breakers, beat sets, and more.

Think Different: Tribute Jam

Date: Fri, Feb 07, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM EST

Location: Crescendo Studios

“Check it out! I want you to listen real close…” In 1999, Substantial signed to Nujabes’ Hydeout Productions label in Japan. Shortly after, they recorded over 30 songs, releasing classics like Think Different, Eclipse, and Hikari, including City Lights and Blessing It with Pase Rock and Substantial’s debut album, To This Union A Sun Was Born.

On February 7, 2025, which is Nujabes’ 51st birthday and twenty-five years after they first met in person, Substantial invites you to a celebration of Hip Hop, Nujabes’ music, and their many collaborations featuring performances by Substantial and his band, The Sun’s Hues, beat sets by AJ Rios and Lizzie Blue, live art by Shani Shih, a DJ set by DMV Legend, DJ RBI as well as a live Breakers.

Earlybird tickets and general admission include free parking. VIP Passes include early access, a meet-and-greet with Substantial, a signed event poster, and stickers. Additional merchandise from the artists and local vendors will be available on-site as well as refreshments.

More details will be released as we get closer to the event so stay tuned! “I’ll see you soon, but talk to you sooner!”