: Produced by Beat Boy, the track features a hazy, atmospheric beat that feels underwater.
What makes the story of "Substance" haunting is the context of Greedo’s life at the time. When the song was gaining massive momentum, Greedo was turning himself in to serve time for drug and firearm charges. The song’s lyrics about being "lost in the substance" became a literal reflection of the legal battles that paused one of the most prolific runs in modern rap history. 03 Greedo - Substance
The title has a dual meaning that resonates throughout the lyrics: : Produced by Beat Boy, the track features
: Greedo describes a lack of "substance" in his own life—feeling empty despite the fame and money—and a lack of "substance" in the people around him. The Cultural Impact The song’s lyrics about being "lost in the
The story of "Substance" begins in the studio sessions Greedo held in Los Angeles before his 2018 incarceration. Known for his "Purple Summer" aesthetic, Greedo recorded hundreds of songs in a feverish blur to ensure his voice stayed alive while he was away.
: Greedo utilizes his signature "half-sung, half-slurred" delivery.