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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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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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18Jan/120

VIDEO: Dewey Decibel — Hello Hello

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I was telling you about Dewey Decibel last week, and he has already released a new video for Hello Hello, another track taken from his #BOOMBOXBOOKWORM mixtape that is scheduled to drop soon on Bold New Breed Records. While the video for Met Her in L.A. was only a snippet, this time you can enjoy the whole thing. Apart from a little bit of autotune here and there, which is not really to my taste, I find this track quite incredible, first thanks to the amazing production, courtesy of Eligh (damn, those horns!) and second because of Dewey's seamless flow and witty wordplay. There is still a chilled dimension to the track, but whereas Met Her in L.A. was more like a dancefloor-friendly track, Hello Hello is rather an introduction to Dewey Decibel and his universe. Enjoy the video and stay tuned for more updates soon!

Previous posts on Dewey Decibel

Dewey Decibel: Facebook • Twitter

Bold New Breed Records: Website • Twitter

Carminelitta 

8Jan/120

VIDEO: AMiAM — Go Hard Or Go Home

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After the summery, feel-good visuals for I Got A Story, AMiAM now presents a new video for a track taken off his Legend mixtape, the amazing Go Hard Or Go Home. While the previous video was all about having fun and enjoying quality time with family and friends, this one is much more about "going hard" with your crew and both the track and visuals remind me of 90s hip-hop where supergroups created this kind of music we don't hear that much nowadays. Teaming up with R.U.G.G.E.D, Jonny Storm, Kap Kallous, Illustrate and his brother MyGrane McNastee, AMiAM presents a highly energetic track where all the MCs showcase their lyrical skills and delivery. The video complements those in a great way and emphasise the message further.

DOWNLOAD LEGEND VIA FLY DEF MUSIC

Previous posts on AMiAM

AMiAM: Twitter • Bandcamp

Carminelitta

23Dec/110

MIXTAPE: Configa Presents – Calm Before The Storm (Configaration Records)

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UK Producer Configa dropped this gem back in August, got around to listening to it recently and its tight. Configa provides a slew of dope beats which have been liberal;y peppered with a hole host of other artists from all shores. A great listen from start to finish I am especially feeling 'Thousands to Call Me (feat T.D. Francis)'  and 'Like that (Feat Tone Liv, Respect (tha God) & Godilla)' tasty like a pork chop, or whatever more kosher equivalent may suit your needs. So cop the mixtape and support this dope music. Mad respect to Configa and all involved in bringing this gem. Merry Christmas peoples.

PURCHASE HERE

 Previous Posts on Configa

Configa: Website • Facebook • Twitter

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21Nov/110

MIXTAPE: JNaturaL x DJ Tramlife – Love Lapse

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This is part 2 of  "Love Lapse"  mixtape by Tramlife featuring vocals by JNaturaL, kicks in proper, after minute 03:00 or so. Unfortunately is one long 20 minute track, instead of the usual individual songs and worth $2.50 per side...Still...worth the listen. Press play above to preview it.

Check out the latest mixtape collab from JNaturaL and DJ Tramlife. The new tape is called LOVE LAPSE and contains remixes of JNat's new chart topping album LOVE IS ON HIATUS, plus additional exclusive JNat tracks, and Tramlife signature dubstep and soul mixes.

PURCHASE "Love Lapse" ON BANDCAMP

DJ Tramlife: Twitter • Facebook

JNaturaL: Twitter • Facebook

•J•

19Nov/110

FREENESS: Yungun – Jack The World (UK)

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Yungun ft. Guru- Too Slick

Yungun - Battles

Yungun is back! The UK MC who is 2 albums deep and has been a name to to be recognised for a good few years, brings us a new project. This is a true mixtape, as former Scratch Pervert, Mr Thing blends the whole project together and provides the cuts throughout. I've been looking forward to this for a while and I'm not disappointed. Yungun is still as nice on the mic and the selection of beats is on point. There are guest slots from Guru (R.I.P.), Doc Brown and Tony D plus production from Waajeed, Mr Thing and more.

DOWNLOAD YUNGUN - 'JACK THE WORLD' FROM BANDCAMP

Yungun // Twitter // Facebook

Mr Thing // Twitter // Facebook

DJ A-UP

28Oct/110

MIXTAPE: Immortal Technique – The Martyr

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Civil War ft Killer Mike, Brother Ali, and Chuck D

Natural Beauty f. Mela Machinko (Prod. Slimfass)

New mixtape by the often imitated but never duplicated Immortal Technique, The Martyr is his latest offering, and features many renown names including, J Dilla, Chuck D, Styles P, DJ Green Lantern, Dead Prez and  Brother Ali, amongst many others.

DOWNLOAD "The Martyr" ON MEDIAFIRE

Immortal Technique: Previous posts • Website • MySpace

Major thx to Gawd for sharing.

•J•

Playlist After The Jump...

27Oct/110

PREVIEW: Cyne – Wasteland Vol.1 (New Mixtape, Pre-Order)

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Cyne is officially back in the game!  "Wasteland Vol.1" is their latest mixtape.... a mix of instrumental and vocal tracks, with one side produced entirely by Enoch and the other produced by Speck.

"Enter Kill More" Is the first leak off this mixtape. Cyne has put together a dope exclusive of a cassette/shirt/poster combo with every pre-order. Don't sleep, pre-order yours now.

CYNE returns. On the heels of the rush of Water For Mars and the resplendence of 2008's Pretty Dark Things, Cise Star, Enoch, and Speck tell a new story in classic mixtape form. Nearly an hour of brand new vocal tracks, seriously addictive beat vignettes, evolved samples, and the story of Laserteeth Killmore. There's Earth, there's Space, and then there's CYNE.  Featuring art by Justin Lovat

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Head over to Home-Tapes.com to order yours 

Check Previous Posts On CYNE

CYNE: Website • MySpace • LastFM

•J•

21Oct/110

FREENESS: Fly Definition — Delayed Flyghts Volume 3

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Maxx Julian x Sincere Vega - “Fly Definition”

It is extremely rare for me to post some music on the day of its release. I find it quite ironic that when I do it's for a project called Delayed Flyghts. I'm right on time for this journey and encourage you to get your boarding passes ready, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight courtesy of Fly Definition. For this third volume in the series, they put together a great selection of music from some of their artists (Moon Blazers, Shinobi Stalin), who happen to be Word Is Bond regulars, along with exclusive tracks from a few of their favourite MCs and affiliates (e.d.g.e., Seven Day, Signif, etc.), interlaced with some lovely instrumentals courtesy of Orlando's very own super talented producer Soy is REAL. All I have to say is the journey will be short but intense so I'd advise you get those seat-belts fastened.

P.S. Shout out to Maxx Julian and Sincere Vega for the nice mentions in Fly Definition. We're in the building!

DOWNLOAD DELAYED FLYGHTS VOLUME 3 ON BANDCAMP 

Fly Definition Music: WebsiteBandcamp

Carminelitta

6Oct/110

MIXTAPE: The Invisible Enigma – Desultory (Nigeria)

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The Invisible Enigma - Tune 4 Da H8rs

The verbal pugilist The Invisible Enigma drops his debut mixtape Desultory.  Flanked by the str8buttah collective on features and production, it's an explosive entrance showcasing his well calculated rhyming style that's got me subscribed to his future moves.  Check it out for free below, and spread the good word...

DOWNLOAD "Desultory" HERE

Previous posts on The Invisible Enigma...

Str8Buttah: Website • MySpace • Facebook • Twitter

soulquarian14

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