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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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4Feb/120

FREENESS: MidiFlash – Please To Beat You (Germany)

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MIDIFLASH - Pleased To Beat You

MIDIFLASH - You Aint Ready

ApRock hit us on Facebook not long ago, with the above gem by German duo MidiFlash. First time we hear of these brothers, but their work speaks from itself. Very very dope EP, presented by ApRock.

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Get to know MidiFlash on the following article by HHV.DE

DOWNLOAD "Please To Beat You" HERE (Direct Link)

MidiFlash: Facebook • MySpace

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4Feb/120

AUDIO: Sinitus Tempo – Keepin’ On ft. Substantial, Obii Say & Kitty Wong

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One of WIB's favorite producer's and pretty much household name, Sinitus Tempo, sent us this via twitter, yesterday, we didn't even had to listen to know we had to post it. It features Substantial, and Obii Say, both names should be familiar to WIB readers, as we have also been covering them extensively here on WIB. Enjoy!

WIB STANDING TALL WHEN NO ONE ELSE IS!!!

Sinitus Tempo: Twitter (Previous Posts)

Substantial: MySpace • Twitter (Previous Posts)

Obii Say: Twitter • Blog (Previous Posts)

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4Feb/120

AUDIO: Metro feat. Rakaa & DJ EPROM – New Maps EP Preview (Poland)

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This sounds pretty good, a lil snippet from the latest release by Queen Size Records, a small Polish label but I quite like them. This is part of a 7" series with Polish producer Metro, which has featured prominant names such as Rakaa of Dilated Peoples, MED, Wildflower and Guilty Simpson, so it's worth checking out.

For more information on the EP and where to buy it, have a look here.

Metro: Soundcloud

Rakaa: TwitterFacebook

DJ Eprom: Soundcloud

~lork

4Feb/120

MIX: Full Crate & FS Green – Mixing January

Mixing January MIX: Full Crate & FS Green – Mixing January

Dutch producers/djs Full Crate and FS Green are back with their monthly mix series "Mixing Monthly". A very classy and smooth mix, with the likes of Robert Glasper, Slakah The BeatChild, Teedra Moses, amongst many other A List soul and jazz musicians.

DOWNLOAD THE JANUARY MIX HERE

Previous Posts On Full Crate & Mar

via The Find Mag

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Tracklist After The Jump...

3Feb/120

ALBUM: Suhnraw – Soul.

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Been on the follow eversince he dropped his first project...the composer is not a stranger here on WIB and is a favorite also, if your a regular reader here on WIB you can relate to every distinction of craft work "Suhnraw" posses's... He never disappoints and always on a inclination of his sound sculptures.. The Project entitled "Soul." is the right definition of the feel for the music created..Sit back and listen to the glorious sounds of "Suhnraw"... Ghea Slap these knocks Properly though!

Soul Beats. Big thanks to all the blogs that put my tapes on blast.
Thank all for listening.

WIB SOUL SLAPPERS!!

Purchase/Listen "Soul." ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

Previous Posts "Suhnraw" CLICK HERE

Suhnraw: Soundlcoud . Facebook

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3Feb/120

FREENESS: mumblz medina – Die Cast Level

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Originally slated for release in 2010, Die Cast Level was put on hold indefinitley after all recording equipment, computers and hard drive was stolen in a burglary of mumblz medina's home/studio. Although most tracks are present, all mastered versions where taken, leaving decent material but incomplete mix downs. After being nudged by friends, mumblz has compiled the salvaged tracks to release the long awaited but although incomplete... Die Cast Level. Enjoy...!

SHOUT OUT TO THE HOMIE AT URBAN SUFI MUSIC FOR THE HEADS UP!!.. MUCH DAP!!!

DOWNLOAD "Die Cast Level" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB GOD GIVEN!!

mumblz medina: Twitter

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3Feb/120

ALBUM: Blown Celeb (Dizzy Dustin and Swiss Precise) – 1000 Screaming Kamikaze’s

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Long Beach's own Blown Celeb's debut album "1000 Screaming Kamikaze's" will be available digitally and Pre Order February 6th. Blown Celeb consist of Dizzy Dustin (Ugly Duckling) and Swiss Precise (The Fortyseven/Halfway House Emcees). Both from the legendary KBH crew so expect this one to be a bare knuckle bar brawling rootin tootin good time!

Listen/Stream "1000 Screaming Kamikaze's" ON SOUNDCLOUD CLICK HERE

WIB ATTACK BY COMBINATION!!

Kamikazi Airlines: Twitter

Dizzy Dustin: Twitter

Swiss Precise: Twitter

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3Feb/120

ALBUM: Tomasz Piekło – Between Silence EP (Poland)

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The Polish composer "Tomasz Pieklo" has been sitting in my vault of things and as a result of it, he dropped a more recent instrumental project.."Between Silence" This man has the style and charm of his craft trump tight..Everything on this project is soothing and relaxing.. Perfect for every occasion if you ask me...Was supposed to drop is first release, entitled "Beats" so it's for certain that if you taking the time out to listen to this, it'll be recommended to listen to his first one...Well all you really have to do is press play, and set a drift... Ghea thump this properly, support!

.WIB FOREVER....FOREVER WIB!! GHEA!!...

Listen/Purchase "BETWEEN SILENCE" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

Tomasz Piekło: Soundcloud

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3Feb/121

AUDIO: The Jealous Guys – Life (Kwes Remix)

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 Ah this is mega ill. Kwes, the latest addition to the infamous and mega-dope Warp Recrods, remixes The Jealous Guy's Life as part of The FADER's X Squared series, where they hook up with a producer to remix a track in a collab with an MC. You can check the rest of them here (and download them all too), and they include the likes of Hudson Mohwake and Lunice; this just happens to be my personal favourite and probably the most appropriate for Word Is Bond.

(Via TheFader.com)

The Jealous Guys: Twitter  Tumblr Facebook

Kwes: Twitter WebsiteFacebook

~lork

3Feb/120

VIDEO/AUDIO: De La Soul – First Serve Part 1 & 2 | Mrs. Whitter’/We Made It

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De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve -- The album out April 2nd. Watch 'Mrs. Whitter' the first instalment from the animated world of De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve. The video tells the story of our heroes Deen Whitter and Jacob 'Pop Life' Barrow and their early days of laying down demos and mixtapes in Deen's mother's on the hustle in the hip-hop game.

De La Soul's album "First Serve" album to hitstreets in early April. Peep the first single below.

Previous Posts on De La Soul

De La Soul: Twitter 

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De La Soul's Plug Part 2 After The Jump...

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