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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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3Feb/120

EVENT (LA): FREE Cypress Hill SmokeOut Party Tonight!

CHSOPARTY EVENT (LA): FREE Cypress Hill SmokeOut Party Tonight! CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW FLYER 

This just came into the mailbox moments ago. If you're going to be in Los Angeles tonight, make sure you head out to the this FREE party. This party is dedicated to those who have been loyal fans of the annual Cypress Hill SmokeOut festivals that the group & Guerilla Union has been putting on for quite some time. If you're planning on going to this year's Smokeout Fest, then I suggest you get a move on it and try to win yourself some tickets (view picture), or hurry up and make a purchase. Cypress Hill Smokeout is on March 3rd.

Tonight is going to be HUGE, but mind you, its for 21+. Sorry kids.

EricSoul

31Jan/120

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

Live Events EVENT: The Doctors Orders Presents   J Dilla Changed My Life 3rd, 4th & the 5th February (UK)DILLA EVENT: The Doctors Orders Presents   J Dilla Changed My Life 3rd, 4th & the 5th February (UK)

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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31Jan/120

DAILY NEWS: Nas giving away 2 tickets to Madden Bowl this Thursday

WIB Daily News8 DAILY NEWS: Nas giving away 2 tickets to Madden Bowl this Thursdaynas1 DAILY NEWS: Nas giving away 2 tickets to Madden Bowl this Thursday

Nas is giving away tickets to Madden Bowl this Thursday night in Indy!!

Event Details:
Madden Bowl XVIII
On Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
At the Bud Light Hotel in Indianapolis, IN
Doors open at 7pm/Tournament starts at 8pm
Live Performances by The Roots and Nas start at 11pm

Contest Rules:
- ENTER AS OFTEN AS YOU WISH!
- 2 Winners will be selected
- Each winner will receive 1 pair of tickets
- Winners are responsible for their own travel to this event
- Winners will be randomly selected
- Winners will be announced Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12pm PST

Get more info & enter to win here

via NasirJones.com

•J•

26Jan/120

EVENTS: Heiroglyphics Tour Dates [01/29-02/06]! (NorthWest)

Hieroglyphics EVENTS: Heiroglyphics Tour Dates [01/29 02/06]! (NorthWest)CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW FLYER 

I was just asking a friend of mine about the HIERO crew  the other day lol.

The whole entire Hieroglyphics crew (minus Deltron 3030) will be having a mini-tour covering the NorthWest coast. They'll be covering Seattle, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho, with each member performing material from their upcoming solo efforts. I hope they make it down south because it's been a minute since we've heard from these legends (wow. apparently I missed out).

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24Jan/120

EVENTS (LA & Oakland, CA): Elzhi (x2) [01/26-27]!

012611ELZHI EVENTS (LA & Oakland, CA): Elzhi (x2) [01/26 27]! CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW FLYER 

Elzhi will be making his way to California for two nights this weekend to rock for a guaranteed sold-out crowd. This thursday he will be sharing the stage with Foci (who will be performing some new joints off his new album), Versis, and Deejay Gemini! Friday night, he will be performing in the Bay Area (Oakland) at the New Parish. Everyone should come out and support the Detroit-rapid-rhyme-spitter!

Key Club [venue]: website | facebook | twitter
The New Parish [venue]: website | facebook | twitter
Elzhi: previous posts
Foci:  previous posts
Versis: previous posts

EricSoul

*note to promoters: stop saying 'former member of Slum Village'. who DOESNT know that? thanks.*

18Jan/120

EVENT TOUR: Wu Tang Clan: West Coast Tour Dates [01/18 - 01/25]!

WUTANGCLAN EVENT TOUR: Wu Tang Clan: West Coast Tour Dates [01/18   01/25]!

The eight brethren from Staten Island will be finishing off their entire tour here on the West Coast. Starting tonight, they will be in Tempe, Arizona at the Marquee Theater. Then, they will go north towards Orange County where they'll be storming The Grove in Anaheim. They also will be making their way out to Las Vegas and end their tour in Washington. The dates are below:

[01/17]: The Marquee;  Tempe, AZ
[01/18]: The Grove;  Anaheim, CA
[01/19]: House of Blues; Las Vegas, NV
[01/21]: Nokia Theater; Los Angeles, CA
[01/22]: Regency Ballroom; San Francisco, CA
[01/23]: Mateel Community Center; Redway, CA
[01/25]: Showbox Sodo; Seattle, WA

Wu-TANG... Wu-TANG... Wu-TANG!!

Wu Tang Clan: website | facebook | twitter

EricSoul

14Jan/120

EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles) [01/11/12]…

Live Events EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles) [01/11/12]...IW 12 EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles) [01/11/12]...IDLE WARSHIP: Res + Talib Kweli

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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13Jan/120

EVENT: Doctor’s Orders & Dephect Present – MED & Black Milk @ Cargo (London, UK)

 EVENT: Doctors Orders & Dephect Present   MED & Black Milk @ Cargo (London, UK)CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW FLYER

MED (performing live) & BLACK MILK (DJ Set)
& Piff Gang
Spin Doctor & Chris P Cuts

7pm-11pm Thursday 26th January
@ Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY
(Old Street Tube)

£8 early bird (Sold Out)
Then £12 in advance

Few Hip-Hoppers who have managed to make such a huge impression on the underground scene without denting the consciousness of the mainstream. Tonight we are blessed by UK appearances by not one but two artists who fit into this category in the shape of Stones Throw Record’s MED and Detroit’s super producer Black Milk.

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3Jan/120

EVENT TOUR: Idle Warship (California & New York Dates [01/04 - 01/15])…

120711IdleWarship EVENT TOUR: Idle Warship (California & New York Dates [01/04   01/15])...

To start off the new year, Idle Warship will be having a little mini-tour across the US. It's pretty small for right now, but I'm sure it will pick up as the year progresses. But for right now, here are the 5 days they're on the road, including the ones I've posted already.

JANUARY 4TH
NEW YORK, NY @ S.O.B.'S

JANUARY 6TH
SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ YOSHI'S

JANUARY 7TH
SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ YOSHI'S

JANUARY 11TH
LOS ANGELES, CA @ KEY CLUB

JANUARY 15TH
SACRAMENTO, CA @ HARLOW'S

Idle Warship: website | facebook | twitter

EricSoul

1Jan/120

EVENT (LA): Fusicology & Move Forward Music Presents: Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res) [01/11/12]!

0111IDLEWARSHIP EVENT (LA): Fusicology & Move Forward Music Presents: Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res) [01/11/12]!

CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW FLYER 

Here's another Idle Warship event coming out to the Los Angeles area, being brought to you by the folks at Fusicology & Move Forward Music! They'll be out here on the West for a few days, but here's one of the events to check out live at the Key Club! Props to the Fusicology homies!

Tickets: click here
Key Club (venue): website | facebook | twitter
Fusicology: website | twitter
Move Forward Music: website | facebook | twitter

EricSoul

pixel EVENT (LA): Fusicology & Move Forward Music Presents: Idle Warship (Talib Kweli + Res) [01/11/12]!
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