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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...

1Feb/120

FREENESS x2: HeRobust – Morning After + Late Night

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heRobust - Superfume

heRobust - Coma Toast

heRobust and Saturate Records, have released a double album in the form of "Morning After" and "Late Night"...if you in to that heavy Synth, neck breaking beats, you are in for a treat.

Both albums are 8 tracks long, and there's only one word to describe them...PHENOMENAL. Preview some of the tracks above...to witness the fitness.

February the 1st will mark the release of the heRobust double LP, Late Night / Morning After. With his debut album heRobust established himself as a key-player in the chilled out downtempo scene. The follow-up double album reveals that his sound has greatly expanded. While Morning After exhibits his renowned funky head-nodders, Late Night is filled with bangers for the bass heads. Together, both components form a dynamic listening experience fitting for both dance floors and arm chairs.

DOWNLOAD (Name Your Price) "Morning After" ON BANDCAMP HERE

DOWNLOAD (Name Your Price) "Late Night" ON BANDCAMP HERE

Previous Posts on heRobust

heRobust: Website • SoundCloud • MySpace • Twitter

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31Jan/120

EVENT: The Doctor’s Orders Presents – J Dilla Changed My Life 3rd, 4th & the 5th February (UK)

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It's that time of year again where hip hop heads across the world celebrate the life and works of the wonderful J DILLA. Here in the UK it's no exception and the good people at 'The Doctor's Orders are putting on 3 shows across the UK starting in Manchester, Brighton and London - all featuring great artists to help see it all through in style and with all proceeds being donated to the J-Dilla Foundation & Lupus UK. So why miss out on a great opportunity to celebrate the life of a true musical master and help a charity at the same time! For more info regarding the specific nights and tickets please click the links below.

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29Jan/120

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

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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...

DOWNLOAD PREVIOUS "Beats To The Vibes" HERE

Shouts to DJ FYO and Shux Wun!

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29Jan/120

VIDEO: The Slakadeliqs ft. Justin Nozuka – L.C.T.S. (The Jazzment Remix)

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The Jazzment bring it home once again, with a smooth remix of The Slakadeliqs track "Love Controls The Sun". Download the track below

DOWNLOAD(Name Your Price) "The Slakadeliqs - The Other Side Of Tomorrow" ON BANDCAMP

Previous Posts on Slakah The BeatChild

Previous Posts on The Jazzment

The Slakadeliqs: Facebook

The Jazzment: Nuno BC Twitter  MARWZs Twitter

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26Jan/121

FREENESS: Cypria – Infinite Loop Vol​.​1 (Indescribable Sounds)

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We posted late last year H.E.R Universal Touch by Lunatik Records that featured beats by many well known Japanese producers. "Infinite Loop Vol.1" is the follow up record, featured calm and serene loops by Cypria and sponsored by the good guys at Collective Resonance
Infinite Loop describes the feeling all producers feel when they create that loop so good it seems like you can play it for days on end. Whilst most of the records contain chops rather than straight loops, the concept of the album remains clear. 
The beat tape is the latest in a series of incredible free downloads from the Lunatick Crew including tapes from Soulstarr, Abstrakt Idea, KVZE and an album featuring the finest production Japan has to offer!

STREAM/BUY 'The Art Of Being & Becoming' FROM BANDCAMP HERE

Cypria: Facebook Twitter

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26Jan/120

AUDIO: Somepling x Mecca:83 – Swilkqa Night (UK)

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UK Producer Mecca:83, is back on his game, with his latest release "Swilkqa Night" in conjunction with fellow producer Somepling. Chillaxing vibes for ya'll to enjoy.

I've been cool with the homie Somepling for a while, but until now we'd never worked on any music....consider that situation resolved with this late night instrumental tracks - Mecca:83

DOWNLOAD THE SINGLE "Midnight Kids" ON BANDCAMP

Previous posts on Mecca:83

Mecca:83: Twitter • Website • Facebook

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24Jan/120

FREENESS: Cans & 7even Sun – ReConnected

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French producer 7even Sun has teamed up, once again, with MC Cans to produce an album full of soulful boom bap cuts. I'm currently sat here listening and it's just as dope as their first album together 'French Connection' which was released around a year ago. Make sure you cop this international goodness!

DOWNLOAD CANS & 7EVEN SUN 'RECONNECTED' FROM BANDCAMP

Cans // Facebook // Soundcloud // Youtube

7even Sun // Facebook // Soundcloud // Myspace

DJ A-UP

24Jan/120

AUDIO: Marcus D – Dont Hold Ya Breath ft Funky DL

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Don't Hold Ya Breath: The long-awaited first single from Marcus D's sophomore LP, Melancholy Hopeful.

The fusion of sultry strings and mellow clarinet, coupled with biting, yet endearing lyrics from veteran jazz-hop wordsmith, Funky DL, displays both artists at the top of their game. Bolo, Marcus D's protege of sorts, also brings a classically smooth remix to the proverbial jazz-lounge table. The results are simply too good to be deemed "B-side" material in the traditional sense of the word. 

This isn't just good jazz-hop, this is good music.

PURCHASE THE SINGLE "Dont Hold Ya Breath" ON BANDCAMP

Marcus D: Website • Tumblr • Facebook  Twitter

Funky DL: Twitter • Facebook

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