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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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18Jan/120

ALBUM REVIEW: Hi-Hat Club Vol. 6 – Haus & Garten

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In the sixth instalment of Melting Pot Music’s Hi-Hat Club releases, the award winning turntablist turned producer DJ Adlib brings the series back to its roots in Cologne, Germany with Haus & Garten.

DJ Adlib - Enter

“Enter” powers up and introduces you to the vibe of this album.  Strong drums, synthesizers and prominent bass are the main ingredients throughout and DJ Adlib utilises them well to create his own style.  In fact the album, like previous volumes, revels and finds many of its strengths in the varied, liberal sounds employed which mean the tracks are far from clear cut hip-hop beats.

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16Jan/121

AUDIO: Suff Daddy – Brewsters (2008)

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Straight from Suff's vault comes this gem "Brewsters" showcasing, that his undeniable talent was present since way back when.

We like to share some Suff with you. +Efil4ffus (read "Suff for Life Plus") is an extended re-issue of the very first Suff Daddy EP "Efil4ffus" from 
2008, plus two extra tracks "Kill Bill" and “Drama Pt. 1 & 2 w/ Kissey Asplund" (both from a sold out Suff Daddy 7").  - MPM Records

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11Jan/120

VIDEO: Brenk Sinatra – Hit U

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Brenk Sinatra is back with yet another set of dope visuals to pair with the extreme dopeness that is the 'Gumbo 2' release. the video itself is infact fanmade but Brenk and the guys at MPM must have liked it so much they have put it out there for all to see. so enjoy and let it 'Hit U'.

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16Dec/110

VIDEO: Brenk Sinatra – Road 2 Gumbo (Vienna/Austria)

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Brenk Sinatra and crew celebrate the release of Gumbo 2 in Vienna.
"This one's dedicated to my fam and everyone who came down to Pratersauna to celebrate the release. Here's to you, Bam Oida!" Brenk Sinatra - Gumbo 2 (Pretty Ugly) is available on LP and as download. - Brenk

GUMBO 2 Available For Purchase on the MPM Store • HHV or BANDCAMP

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14Dec/110

AUDIO/VIDEO: Lord Quas – Broad Factor (Dexter Remix) / Beat Fight #2

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New Dexter...comes strong as usual, with a dope remix of Lord Quas "Broad Factor" and below with some dope visuals of NY set to some Dexter beats, courtesy of J. Bauer.

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13Dec/110

AUDIO: DJ Adlib – Wine ft. Black Spade & The Primeridian (Hi-Hat Club Vol. 6)

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The Hi-Hat Club is back. Some of the best albums to come out in 2010, where from MPM, and the Hi-Hat Club series was right at the top of that list. Vol.5 was released back in August, and I am glad to see yet another volume, before the end of the year.

DJ Adlib is bringing the Hi-Hat Club back to Cologne. „Haus & Garten“ is the sixth installment of our producer series and we're taking things to the next level with this one. Not only because Adlib has chosen to share the spotlight with Black Spade, Declaime, Frank Nitt and Planet Asia but simply for the music the turntablist turned producer has cooked up in his „Haus & Garten“(„House & Garden“).

Since 1999, Adlib has been a member of the Noisy Stylus crew, who won trailer loads of turntablist competitions and released their fully scratched album „Table Manners“ in 2005. As a producer, Adlib dropped his first solo effort (Adlibertine EP) under UK's exotica drum & bass pioneer Danny Breaks' own imprint Alphabet Zoo. Ever since Adlib has laced productions for various hip hop outfits including Stones Throw's MED and Rawkus' Dynas. 

EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER OF "The Hi-Hat Club Vol.6" ON MPM RECORDS

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18Oct/110

VIDEO: Brenk Sinatra – Wolves 2 (Still Hungry)

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New dope visuals from the brother Brenk Sinatra for his album 'Gumbo 2' released near the end of last September on the much loved MPM label. Big shouts to all concerned, loving the nice horror themes in this being lifted from one of my favorite horror films of all time 'American Werewolf In London'. So please check and support see the banndcamp link to buy your copy of 'Gumbo 2' you won't be disappointed because it really does hit hard.  Peace to the out!

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7Jul/110

ALBUM REVIEW: Miles Bonny – Lumberjack Soul

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As neo-soul increases in popularity, Miles Bonny makes his contribution with his 24 June release, “Lumberjack Soul.”  Originally from New York City, Miles transplanted to Lawrence, Kansas, to attend Kansas University in 1999 where he began to produce music and launched the Lawrence-specific site, lawrencehiphop.com.   Through his participation in various Lawrence hip-hop groups as well as an internship with Sub Verse Music, Miles gained an intimate relationship with the goings-on of independent hip-hop labels, which eventually led him to creating his own label.

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7Jul/110

AUDIO: Brenk Sinatra – Predido

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MPM: Brenk Sinatra and MPM are all set to release Gumbo II (Pretty Ugly) on September 2. To give you a hint on what to expect, we offer Predido, the first taster of Brenk's third instrumental masterpiece in three years as free download.

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6Jul/112

ALBUM: Dexter – Ultimate Breaks (Now Shipping)

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Dexter is re-visiting the ultimate breaks and a certain Mayer. Limited 7" of Dex' awarded beats winning him the first SAE Beat Fight title. Pre-sale on MPMstore and Bandcamp is on. (7" is in stock!) shipping via MPM Records.

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