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REVIEW: IV The Polymath

.:ALBUM REVIEW: IV The Polymath - New Vs. Old

In the past few years, instrumental hip-hop albums have started to garner widespread attention. Previously, MCs used to seek out beat tapes to practice their rhymes or find producers for their albums. Nowadays, producers can release entire projects that don’t sound out of place without a rapper spitting over the tracks. This tradition of showcasing beats without rappers started back in the mid 90s with the help of artists such as DJ Shadow and his album “Endtroducing.” The latest release to come across my desk in this genre is IV the Polymath’s “New Vs Old.”

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INTERVIEW: Moka&Chief

.:INTERVIEW: Moka Only & Chief -- Word Is Bond Exclusive Interview

We told you about Moka Only and Chief's show at East Village in London for Doctor's Order previously with our review and we posted some great pictures courtesy of Ruben Cruz of Kraken photography, but it is now time to present our exclusive interview with the duo, recorded a few hours before the show, where they tell us about London, Crickets and more.

Big shout out to Spin Doctor for providing a place for us to conduct the interview and of course to Moka Only and Chief, who took some time to chill with us and answer our questions despite jet lag and tiredness.

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MIX: DJ FYO – Beats To The Vibes 2

.:MIX: DJ FYO - Beats To The Vibes 2 -another side- (WIB EXCLUSIVE)

Japanese DJ and Word Is Bond affiliate DJ FYO has once again blessed us with an exclusive mix. You should know the deal by now from his previous mixes; 40 tracks blended with some additional gems showcasing the sounds of WIB and DJ FYO's own musical palette.

Previous Beats To The Vibes mixtapes have now become available for download, you can find them via the link...

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EVENT: Idle Warship

.:EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles)

In the City Of Angels, no matter what day of the week it is.. if you're a fan of any particular artist, chances are you'll be coming out to see them. In this case, this past Wednesday night was no different, as the Key Club became a fully packed house, waiting for Idle Warship artists Talib Kweli & Res (w/their band) to come out and jam for their fans. You can even see the anticipation on the audience's faces that once they got started, it was definitely going to be a good night, brought to you by Move Forward Music & Fusicology.

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25Jan/120

VIDEO: Overdoz. – Growing Pains

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South Central, Los Angeles crew "Overdoz." are Tube, Kent, Creamie and Sleezy... So Diggler's been sleeping and now just up on it and taking in all the dopeness they've been putting out.. dope flows, productions, and Optical Heat.. There videos are dope as hell, don't miss out like me..lol.. Either way They recently released their 3rd mixtape, Live For Die For with features by Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Kendrick Lamar, Skeme & production by Brook D’Leau (J*Davey) and Polyester The Saint. Recommended for your listening pleasure and also the newest project "THE RISE OF THE DEST 2" January 31st..This track introducing to you entitled "Growing Pains" is off their project called "Nova"..Link Provided below and enjoy the west sounds of "Overdoz.".. ghea!

Listen/Purchase "Nova" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

...WIB EXPERIENCING GROWING PAINS!!!

Overdoz.: Twitter

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16Jan/121

ALBUM: Sa​-​Roc – Journey Of The Starseed (2010)

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Sa-Roc - The Little Space Ships

Here's a lyrical gem from late 2010, that went completely under the radar. Sa-Roc a Washington DC femcee, that is right up there with the most talented underground femcees....Tiye Phoenix, Boog Brown and Jean Grey. Had a listen to the album today, thanks to Chase March. And became an immediate fan.

Sa-roc hails from the southeastern area of Washington DC, a city that’s a mashup of poverty stricken hoods, a strongradical movement, and a fierce loyalty to cultural preservation. 
From subject matter ranging from melanin to pyramids, Saroc spits metaphysical ideas over melodic hip hop beats, seeking to fuse knowledge of self with great music.

PURCHASE "Journey Of The StarSeed" ON BANDCAMP

Sa-Roc: TwitterFacebookWebsite

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17Dec/110

FREENESS: Rozewood – Fallen (NOW AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP)

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UPDATE: After many requests and broken download links we've uploaded our first WIB project "Fallen" by RozewooD to our Bandcamp. No more broken links ya'll...for everyone that missed on this gem from 2010, go and DOWNLOAD FROM BANDCAMP

Originally posted April 2010

The WordIsBond is proud to bring to you this very dope mixtape from Rozewood.  As promised in the interview posted up yesterday we have this Mixtape for you all to enjoy!  This is some old school real raw storytelling lyrics over banging beats, what more can you ask for?  Make sure you preview the tracks and hit up the download below!  Don't miss out on this and remember this is a WordIsBond EXCLUSIVE

DOWNLOAD "Fallen" FROM BANDCAMP

Previous Posts On Rozewood

Rozewood: MySpace

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Tracklist After The Jump....

17Dec/110

ALBUM: Obsidian Blue – The Chameleon Dynamic (2010)

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Ok so Diggler has been sleepin' and so stumbled upon "Obsidian Blue" from North Carolina, Residing in Nebraska.. The composer is exquisite and complex to the point of a unknown sensation that is now beautified in me... The music is easy listening with a hiphop tempo... Although nothing new has been composed at the moment in time... The music is timeless and way ahead of its time... Much respect to Obsidian Blue... Support and Slap properly... GHea!

LISTEN/PURCHASE "The Chameleon Dynamic" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY POSTING!!!

Obsidian Blue: Twitter

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2Dec/110

ALBUM: Scifi Stu – Around My Way (UK)

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"Scifi Stu, a jazz, hiphop and soul producer from Edinburgh UK, releases his debut album “Around My Way” via Digi Crates Records on 10.5.10. Scifi Stu has also featured on Japan labels, Libyus Music and River City Music Ent."

If you never got a chance to listen to this, The homies at Digi Crates Records released it on Bandcamp and gave it life, Its up for the simple fact that the whole album from start to finish is too dope, So now you can sift thru the tracks on the bandcamp player and Bang this properly..Ghea you really need not to sleep on this..Support the artists and WIB!!!

WIB REINFORCED THROWBACK!!

PURCHASE "Around My Way" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

Scifi Stu: TwitterMySpace

More info at DigiCrates

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17Nov/110

FREENESS: AmrishAsh – Beat Tape Vol. 1 (Australia)

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Sydney, Australia's composer "AmrishAsh" The Volume that set it off...His first Beat Tape..Gritty, Raw, Hard hiphop Compositions on this one..dont think twice to peep the gems out.WIB HEATER APPROVED!!...Peep and and support the artist!... Here's what was said..Random joints from Amrish. Peace

WIB HIGH VOLUME PLAY!!!

DOWNLOAD "Beattape Vol.1" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

AmrishAsh: Twitter

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28Oct/110

FREENESS: UHOH – Flying Fish (2010)

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UHOH - Sweep City

UHOH - Zoned Out

Here are some audible treats from the the year 2010...Canton, Ohio composer by the name of "UHOH"...You can hear influences in his craft but other than that..There's not a whole lot that is known..As this shall be subjected to a rarity of a heat rock ladies and gentlemen...Have a listen cause if this guy fell off the face of the earth..Well all there's left is his music to listen too...Support!

WIB BEATS FOR TREATS!!!...GHEA

DOWNLOAD "Flying Fish" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

uhoh: Soundclick

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22Oct/110

VIDEO: Mykill Miers – Don’t

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Official Video from Emcee/Writer/Producer/Activist ?Mykill Miers" Entitled track "Don't" is from the fourth album "Take It In Blood" As Mykill Miers states: represents the reality of my world - full of life and a style that can only be respected.” Take It In Blood features the likes of Prince Po of Organized Konfusion fame, Aceyalone, Chali2na of Jurassic 5, Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples, Born Allah, Cat IZ, Black Stephan, Sinis, Craig Smith, Greg Enemy and scratches from DJ Mark Luv and DJ Johnny Juice. The project also features production from DJ Revolution.

WIB STREET EDUCATION...

Mykill Miers: Twitter

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15Oct/110

MIX: Bonny Larmes – We Love Polish Jazz (Poland)

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This is niice. A mix done for the brothers over at WeLovePolishJazz. Like I said, been listening to a whole load of Polish stuff recently courtesy of Graf Cratedigger, this is another thing worth listening to. A mix just short of an hour long full of Polish jazz.

WeLovePolishJazz: WebsiteSoundcloud

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6Oct/110

FREENESS: Dr. MaD – People Tape Vol. 1 (Canada) (2010)

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Dr. Mad - We Are The Funk (1 For JL)

Dr. Mad - Peace Of Mind (Vinstrumental)

Bringing you the first Volume of the People Tape Series...Late on this but "IDGAF" The composition is priceless like all the pieces that we post up on daily here... If you didn't get to catch the Second Volume it's really a must have for your rotation of everyday life..We posted it and its on here and also if the the tracks do not give you audio orgasmic pleasure by all means check out the rest of the heaters....Bang this properly and always support the artist and The Word Is Bond....WIB CHIN CHECKER IN THE MIX!!!.....GHEA!

WIB GOT YOUR HEAD BOBBIN'!!!!

DOWNLOAD "People Tape Vol.1" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

Dr. MaD:Facebook

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