Hey gang, If you don't know, we are putting out a compilation album with star artists in the group. Elevate Your Craft Compilation album on Impossible Records. I want to call it something different but similar to Elevate Your Craft, as I don't want it to be coined as a 'student or school' album. This is a fully professional artist compilation. But there needs to be a tie. What do you think about 'Elevate' OR 'The Elevated' If you are old enough to know of my older band Destroid, we called our followers 'The Elevated'... - THE ELEVATED — Vol. 1 - ELEVATE: Artist Series - ELEVATED / Impossible Records - ELEVATION — A Compilation - ELEVATE: Collective I

Hey Peeps! Happy new year! I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! I have a new single coming out this Friday and wanted to give it to you for free! I was also hoping some of you would like to pre-save it as that will help tremendously and I would be extremely grateful! Here's the free download: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tgv87l0251ndc7b72pbx8/01-Moving-Forward-Feat.-Marcus-Yarnell-Master-V6.wav?rlkey=27095txyns1v3uwq16j2gw2dw&st=nx4b6l3f&dl=0 Here's the pre-save link: https://hypeddit.com/substanceukfeatmarcusyarnell/movingforward Thanks fellow students! have a good one!

Hey everyone, this is the final Monday of 2025. A new year is upon us. For some people, this moment feels huge. For others, it’s just another day on the calendar. One of my mentors, Tim Ferris, has talked openly about why he doesn’t do New Year’s resolutions. We all know how that usually goes: they sound great, they feel motivating for about two weeks, and then real life shows up. Instead, he does something far more practical. An annual audit. He calls it the Past-Year Review. Rather than asking, “What do I hope to do next year?” He asks, “What actually worked, what didn’t, and what deserves my attention going forward?” I’ve adopted a version of this myself. For me, the real focus has been finishing the year strong, not fantasizing about the next one. December has become less about dreaming and more about closing loops. This year, I set out to complete two major tasks before the year ended. I’m not perfect, but I got one of them done. Now I’m onto the next. Yep, it's down to the wire! I have until this Thursday to dig as deep as I can and finish what I started. Why does this matter? Because when you close out unfinished work, January feels lighter; you're not starting the year behind, you're starting it with momentum. Most people use the new year as a reset because they’re burned out or stuck. High performers use it as a continuation, not an escape. The lesson here isn’t “do more.”It’s finish more. The Lesson and homework: Instead of asking: - “What are my New Year’s resolutions?” Try asking: - What worked this year that I should double down on? - What drained my energy or stalled my progress? - What unfinished tasks are quietly stealing focus from my future self? You don’t need a perfect plan. You need honest reflection and intentional closure. Your Action Prompt (Do This Today) Before the year ends, write down: 1. One win from 2025, you’re proud of 2. One habit, project, or commitment that didn’t work 3. One unfinished task you can push forward this week

LESSON: Why You Should Post Your Spotify Wrapped (Even If You Have Mixed Feelings About Streaming) Every year, Spotify Wrapped brings a wave of emotions for artists: excitement, frustration, pride, comparison, confusion… all of it. And I get it. Streaming can feel like a necessary evil. The payouts aren’t great, the system isn’t perfect, and it’s easy to feel discouraged if your numbers aren’t where you want them to be. Streaming services are one of the most powerful promotional tools we have in today’s music industry. Not because of the royalties… but because of the reach. My Personal Goal This Year I set out to get my annual streams back over the 1 million mark.I didn’t quite hit it, but I came close. And here’s what matters more than the number itself: Streaming has pushed my music into the ears of millions of new listeners who never would’ve found me otherwise. Even though album royalties have dropped dramatically for many artists (myself included), streaming has opened doors in every other area of my business: - More fans discovering my solo project - More support at shows - More opportunities - More visibility across platforms - More momentum for every new release That’s the real win. Why Your Wrapped Matters (Even If You Don’t Love Spotify) Think of Spotify Wrapped as: - A snapshot of your growth - A marketing asset - A fan engagement tool - A confidence booster - A milestone worth celebrating You don’t need millions of streams to show off your achievements. Even 1 listener in a random country across the world is incredible. That’s someone who chose your music out of 100 million songs. That’s real impact. Why You Should Post Yours Posting your Wrapped isn’t bragging. It’s storytelling. It shows: - Your consistency - Your dedication - Your global reach - Your progress - Your resilience - Your authenticity as an artist Fans love seeing behind the curtain. They love rooting for you. And every year you post your Wrapped, you build your narrative. You show growth. You show commitment. You show that you’re in this for the long game.

Hey everyone, Life can be a real B#*ch sometimes. There are big ups and big downs, and many of you are feeling those waves right now. Huge wins, breakthroughs, excitement, and at the same time unexpected setbacks, heavy emotions, or pressure pulling at you from every direction. With the holidays upon us, everything tends to get amplified. Emotions run higher, finances can feel tight, schedules get packed, and the energy of the people around us can add to the load we are already carrying. But these ups and downs are a sign that you are alive, growing, and moving forward. Nobody leveling up has a smooth, flat road. The people you admire, the artists you look up to, the creators you think “have it all together,” they deal with the exact same swings. I'm speaking from the same ups and downs here in my studios.. Life is not easy sometimes... The one thing you can do is keep showing up. Feel the chaos, feel the pressure, and then use it as fuel instead of a stop sign. So if you’re in a low, breathe in and breathe out, then zoom out, and remember your story is still being written. If you’re in a high, ride that wave and build on it. And if you’re in the middle of both, which most of us are, stay focused on the craft, your habits, your growth, and the mission you are building. You’re stronger than you think, and you’re doing better than you realize. Bring clarity, heart, and momentum to this week! You got this!