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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

MIX: Full Crate & FS Green – Mixing January

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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: 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

2Feb/120

AUDIO: El Hefe and the People’s Ensemble – Beat Tape, Volume Two (Canada)

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El Hefe also known as "Jeff Spec" the Composer/MC reppin' Vancouver...is at it again..Droppin' a hot steamy load of heat for your ears drums.. to keep it simple.. He catches wreck all day..You most likely catch a headnod if you can feel it.. Listen for yourself though.. You know what to do.. Support!!

Listen "Beat Tape, Volume Two​" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB SMACKIN' FRESHNESS TO YOUR DOME PIECE DAILY!!!

El Hefe aka Jeff Spec: Twitter

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2Feb/120

ALBUM: Taurus Scott – The Intro

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With a foundation in Hip-Hop, LA based Producer/DJ/Engineer Taurus Scott has transcended into the territory of Dub Step. Accused of “making grown man music” by producer, 9th Wonder, Taurus has worked w/ heavyweights like: The “G-Unit” Crew, Mike Jones, Mase, Mobb Deep and has performed at popular venues like Beat Society [NYC], Low End Theory [LA/SF], Heavy [LA], SXSW [AUS] and The Flyball [LA]

DOWNLOAD "The Intro" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB DIGITAL MOLOTOV!

Taurus Scott:Twitter

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2Feb/120

AUDIO: ScienZe x King I Divine – Enjoy Tonight

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Brooklyn emcee "ScienZe" in collaboration with King Divine, bringing this dope track off the upcoming Divine Science EP. The EP drops March 13th, 2012..ghea don't sleep and slap and knock this properly though... Support the artists and WIB if you know what's good..

WIB FRESH DAILY SOUNDBOMBING!!

ScienZe: Twitter

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2Feb/120

AUDIO: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Starfighter

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EVFA & ArtDontSleep ramp up for the third installment of its Homage concert series, to take place on February 23, 2012, with a second free download from the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble entitled “Starfighter.”

Check the previous releases on Hypnotic Brass Ensemble's SoundCloud Page

The Homage concert series pays tribute to great musical giants who have continually shaped the way contemporary music is sampled, felt and heard. For their contributions and influence on jazz, soul, hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul, this upcoming Homage features back-to-back live performances by Phil Cohran accompanied by his sons, The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and William Hart, paired with Venice Dawn (currently producing a collaborative album).

Previous Posts On Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble: Website • Facebook • Twitter • Soundcloud

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