Words Beats & Life
Stan 'Substantial' Robinson is a co-founder and co-CEO of Substantial Art & Music, where involvement includes extensive work as an MC, engineer, and producer since December 1999. As an international recording artist, collaborations have included notable names such as Kool Herc and Chew Fu. Additional roles encompass instruction at Words Beats & Life and The Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences. Prior experience includes serving as a student advocate for Prince George's County Public Schools, head of artists and repertoire at HiPNOTT Records, and conducting music production workshops for youth. Robinson's design expertise spans freelance graphic work, creating diverse materials such as advertisements and album covers. Educational background includes studies at Pratt Institute and a diploma in Visual Arts from Suitland High School.
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Words Beats & Life
Words Beats & Life began as a conference at the University of Maryland in the fall of 2000; our founders worked to create a vehicle to transform individual lives and communities through Hip-Hop. Today, Words Beats & Life uses a holistic approach to youth, and community development that involves hip-hop artists, scholars, educators, activists, and allies. Our Mission: Our mission is to transform individual lives and whole communities through Hip-Hop. We do this through public art creation, teaching courses in the core elements of Hip-Hop, publishing a global academic journal on Hip-Hop, sending artists abroad and hosting Teach-Ins and retreats to build the capacity of scholars, artists and arts educators and arts managers from throughout the country and around the world.