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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

•J•

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

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

ALBUM: K-Murdock – Hero Muzik Vol.1

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Producer K-Murdock released his labour of love Hero Muzik Vol.1 earlier this week - taking the character themes from Final Fantasy 6 and giving them that Neosonix vibe.  I personally enjoyed this a lot, being a fan of the game series and scores in general.  Also it's always great to me when artists walk on the path less travelled with projects like this and put out something to shake up your regular listening.

In the same situation with Forever Famicon, there is no requirement to be even remotely familiar with the original content, as these beats stand alone on their own merit and should be checked out...

STREAM / PURCHASE "Hero Muzik Vol.1" HERE

K-Murdock:  Website • Facebook • Twitter

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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

FREENESS: Fons – The Soul Tape

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WIB SMACK-A-CHEEK APPROVED ON THIS!!!!... The Homie "Fons" back at it again with the continuation of soundscapes beautifying it's existence to the hiphop masses for 2012...AZ heat and soul for those cheeks..."The Soul Tape" is equipped with 15 backdrops for your listening pleasure...Fons has been featured on WIB and is not a stranger for unleashing his impeccable craft...Peep the link down below if you are now just getting to know the composer..Slap properly though!! Support WIB and the composer!! Ghea! Here's what's noted: "The Soul Tape" is for listening purposes only. This is not an album for artists/rappers/singers to rip and record songs over. Any misuse of these tracks will be reported.

DOWNLOAD "The Soul Tape" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB SOUTHWEST WRECK!!

Previous Posts on "Fons" CLICK HERE

FONS: TwitterReverbnation

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1Feb/120

AUDIO: Maxx Julian – Excellency

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Reppin' Detroit in a major way, The composer "Maxx Julian" is not a stranger on WIB and now he has surfaced evidence of a newly released project entitled "Throw Mama From The Train"... The leaker "Exellency"... Is down right hard, from the sounds of it, Maxx is going for throats, as the boom bap connoisseur cooks up a gritty raw composition to spit vicious too, so if you are now just getting to know "Maxx Julian" he has solidified his rep and unique style in sound...Peep the link below if you slept and want more audible glory in your days... Ghea, Bang this properly and support!

Previous Posts On "Maxx Julian" CLICK HERE

WIB HIT WHERE YOU SPLIT!!!

Download "Excellency" On Bandcamp CLICK HERE

Maxx Julian: TwitterSoundcloud

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1Feb/120

ALBUM: Castle – Urfling

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"Ditch Effort" was his last effort for a minute now and now he's back ladies and gentlemen, Greenboro, North Carolina's Composer, "Castle"... Seems like the Grind is now in effect after a minute resting the craftmanship.. "Urfling" is like a 3-Piece suit dressing up for the occasion if you where hitting up the cosmos,.. It's like space penetrating the earth's atmosphere, it's a soothing type of sound, happy to know he's back in action...but if your not familiar with "Castle" hit the link down below and don't succomb to slumber.... ghea bang this properly... enjoy!

Listen/Purchase "Urfling" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB POSITIONING STRIKES!!

Previous Posts on "Castle" CLICK HERE

Castle: Twitter

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