all i got is a press release and a tracklisting. the only new song from it to leak is the F.T. song "Til The Day I Rest", which was dope as fuck.
here's the aforementioned press release...
and tracklisting...SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMPILATION
"SUBSTANCE ABUSE" is a 17-song compilation that features new Exclusive and classic releases from Tru Criminal Records elite artist roster. The idea for the compilation was conjured up with the concept that good hip-hop music is as addictive as drugs. "We called the compilation "SUBSTACE ABUSE" because it puts you in that zone. You hear one song and feign for that next hit like an addict." Says Lee "Skill" Resnick (Tru Criminal CEO) Tru Criminal Records has gathered a slew of hard-core rap acts and aligned them with the best of today's underground producers. The result is a mix-tape made for the streets, by the streets. The 17-track statement features stellar appearances by underground's most elite talent including: Pharoahe Monch, Kardinal Offishall, OC and Supastition as well as Tru Criminal recording artists FT a.k.a. Fuc That ("Till The Day I Rest"), 151 Proof ("Anywhere"), AK Skills ("Freestyle") and GodSunz ("Guinness & Spinach"). Production for the compilation was handled by some of the most respected names in hip- hop music. They include Buckwild (Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G), Domingo (Big Pun, KRS One), Jake One (50 Cent, Rah Digga) as well as new comers Ogee of DITC and Buda. "We wanted to break the stereotype that a hot underground hip hop can be accepted by the mainstream," affirms Skill." Since 1995, Tru Criminal has sold over 300,000 units of vinyl. This rare feat was done with no distribution (unless you count a large trunk and a tank full of gas). In the process Tru Criminal Records has garnered press from The NY Times, Daily News, The Source Magazine, XXL Magazine, Billboard, and MTV. In early 2001, Tru Criminal Records was picked up by New Line Records; a musical component to the movie studio, New Line Cinema. With its new found distribution partner, Skill made "The Anti-Backpack Movement Compilation". The critically acclaimed album featured exclusive tracks from 50 CENT, G Unit, Junior Mafia and Tragedy Khadafi. After a two-year stint with New Line Records, Tru Criminal is back to focusing on making strong hip-hop records and releasing them via the Independent route. "In our deal with New Line, once we made a little money but we lost our focus and that hunger. "SUBSTANCE ABUSE" shows the hip- hop community and our loyal fans that we got our swagger back." With music from the most important names in underground hip-hop aligned, Tru Criminal Records is focused on organizing an effort to promote genuine street hip-hop music, and in the process, build on the Tru Criminal artist's visibility. " Look for "SUBSTANCE ABUSE" to make its mark in 2006."
so, anyone got a promo/advance of this?Producers: Buckwild, Domingo, Jake One, Ogee, Eddie James
01. F.T. (Fuc That) - Till The Day I Rest
02. 151 Proof w/ Kardinal Offishall - Anywhere
03. GodSunz - Sunday Morning
04. Street Smartz - Problemz
05. Industry A & R (Skit)
06. Supastition - Hard Times
07. Ak Skills - One Thing Or Another
08. Ak Skills - Freestyle
09. 151 Proof w/ F.T. (Fuc That) - Back Up
10. F.T. (Fuc That) - We Be On Some
11. Ak Skills - One Life Ta Live
12. F.T. (Fuc That) - Feel My Pain
13. F.T. (Fuc That) - Ghettomania
14. Street Smartz w/ O.C. & Pharoahe Monch - Metal Thangz
15. GodSunz - Guinness & Spinach
16. 151 Proof - Burn U
17. Street Smartz - Don't Trust Anyone
