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Celebrating DILLA

.:DILLA MONTH - All Things J Dilla

To Celebrate J Dilla month, we thought we'd put together all previous posts on this master beatmaker. Click below to find all the Dilla goodness we posted through out the year. There's 10 pages worth of Dilla content for all hardcore fans.

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REVIEW: Dewey Decibel

.:ALBUM REVIEW: Dewey Decibel -- #BOOMBOXBOOKWORM

After I discovered Dewey Decibel with the tracks Met Her in L.A. and Hello Hello, I have to admit I was quite curious about this mixtape but didn't really know what to expect, apart from a constantly crazy flow and witty wordplay, which seem to be some of the MC's trademarks.

It turns out I was not disappointed as #BOOMBOXBOOKWORM is a way for him to showcase his lyrical and technical skills. Nevertheless, despite this curiosity and interest in Dewey Decibel's talent, I was slightly taken aback after the first listen and didn't really know what to make of the project. I persevered though and listened to it again, and again, and again.

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INTERVIEW: Eric Lau Exclusive

.:INTERVIEW: Eric Lau -- Word Is Bond Exclusive Interview

After Moka Only and Chief last week, it is now time for London producer Eric Lau to be featured here with a very interesting video interview we recorded at the end of 2011.

First of all, we would like to thank the owner of Guanabana, a wonderful restaurant in Camden, London, for lending his space for the time of the interview and providing such a lovely setting. Not to mention, the food is delicious there! It was also a great pleasure to catch up with Eric and get to meet Simon from Kilawatt, and we are very grateful to both of them for taking some time to chill with us and answer our questions....

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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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2Feb/120

AUDIO: Genso Dean – Forever featuring Large Professor

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Large Professor brings them HARD lyrics on this track, "Forever" produced by Genso Dean

Dallas based SP1200 producer Gensu Dean just dropped a special edition 45 (vinyl) as part of the Mello Music Group 7" Series.  The ultra limited edition vinyl 45 features the single Forever (feat. Large Professor) and comes with the main mix, a remix, and a special b-side track titled One Man Combo.  Download the free digital EP then be sure to pick up a pair of wax beauties.

DOWNLOAD THE SINGLE AND REMIXES ON BANDCAMP

Previous Posts on Large Professor

Gensu Dean: Twitter • Facebook

•J•

24Jan/120

ALBUM: Gensu Dean – Jointz (Mixed by DJ Chief One)

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Dallas based SP1200 producer Gensu Dean is preparing to release his debut album "Lo-Fi Fingahz" February 28th on Mello Music Group. To introduce Dean, the razor sharp DJ Chief-One has put together a dope mixtape of Dean's production including work with Sadat X, Crooked Lettaz, and Large Professor.Free Mixtape: Gensu Dean "Jointz" (Mixed by DJ Chief-One)

This compilation of tracks from Mellow Music's newest member "Gensu Dean" is a very solid project of the timeless acts of what kind Gensu craft is working with.. This is the appetizer to what is dropping soon, the new album "LO-FI FINGAHZ" in which you can pre-order on the bandcamp and the link provided below.. Ghea support and slap this properly!!

WIB THIRD EYE OPTICS!!!

DOWNLOAD "Jointz" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

Gensu Dean: Twitter

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14Jan/120

AUDIO: The Funk League – Through Good & Bad Feat. Large Professor (France)

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New leak from french producer duo, The Funk League. "Through Good & Bad" is taken from the album "Funky As Usual" which is set to drop Jan 24th. Proper throwback sounds

Also featured by Sadat X, Diamond D, A.G., Gift of Gab and Afrika Bambaataa.

The Funk League: Facebook

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Album Tracklist After The Jump...

24Apr/112

VIDEO: Neek The Exotic & Large Professor – Still On The Hustle

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The Flushing Queens duo is back at it with their first collabo since Neek's 2003 album Exotic's Raw. This here is the lead single off their forthcoming album Still On The Hustle which drops May 17th via Fat Beats, support by pre-ordering the album here, you can also cop this track on iTunes.

~peacelove

31Mar/110

AUDIO: Dela – Translation Lost

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Hip-Hop's favorite French beatmaker of this generation, Dela, releases his sophomore album Translation Lost today. I know a lot of true hip-hop heads have been waiting on this one, enjoy.

PREVIEW & PURCHASE ALBUM HERE

Most of the album was composed in Montreal in 2009 and 2010. The sonics of the album were shaped by the vinyls Dela would come across, constantly visiting record stores throughout the city. Jazz, Funk, Prog, Quebec music being the styles he sampled the most. His love for melodies and beautiful chord changes has remained intact, but an accent is made on the drums, probably the most important instrument in Hip-Hop music.

While Changes Of Atmosphere had guests on every track (Talib Kweli, Les Nubians, Large Professor, Elzhi to name a few), the new album is half instrumental. Reach, a Kansas City based MC who appears on most Dela's projects, opens the record with Go On, an ode to the working class. Californian super MC Blu, who has been a regular guest on Dela's mixtapes & album as well, blesses us with Lucy's&LooseLeafs and WhatUWanna. Sowlie, a young talent from France, lends her wordless vocals to the laidback Chunky Monkeying while Long Island born & raised MC Kemizt, who's currently working on a whole project with Dela, speaks his piece on I Will.

Previous posts on Dela

Dela: Twitter . MySpace

~peacelove

26Nov/100

NEWS/FREENESS: Big L – Unexpected Flava (prod. by Large Professor)

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Man, Big L & Large Professa...Dreeeaaamm!

About:

"Big L's second posthumous LP "Return Of The Devils Son" is now available in all stores and digital retailers."

Buy the "Return Of The Devils Son" on badge itunes sm NEWS/FREENESS: Big L   Unexpected Flava (prod. by Large Professor) Or Amazon

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6Oct/100

VIDEO/FREENESS: P.So The Earth Tone King – More Jelly (ft. Von Pea & Homeboy Sandman)

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DOWNLOAD MIXTAPE HERE

About:

"More Jelly is the perfect follow up to the indie rock influenced Jellyfish. Going for more of a "Boom-Bap" feel, P.SO enlisted the production talents of the 2 Hungry Bros., 6th Sense, J57, and even Large Professor. With features from Homeboy Sandman, Fresh Daily, 8thw1, Chris Faust and Senor Kaos, More Jelly, looks like another hit from "the Earth Tone King."

Check Previous posts on P.So

P.So The Earth Tone King: TwitterMySpaceBandcamp

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15Sep/100

VIDEO: Amiri – Boom Bap

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The 1st Single and video for Amiri's debut album "The Recipe". Keep an eye out for our review, coming real soon.

About:

As the lead single to his upcoming solo debut (The Recipe), Amiri drops "Boom Bap" as a digital 12" single on HiPNOTT Records. The Almost Famous producer steps out from behind the boards to refute those who doubted his mic skills and tell us who Amiri is, while mentioning the situation with A Tribe Called Quest and that him and Spectac are still cool... he just had to ride solo on this one.

This digital 12" single includes the album version, radio edit and instrumental of "Boom Bap" as well as a non album B-Side "I Don't".

More Info After The Jump...

9Aug/100

THE EP CATALOGUE: Dela – Changes of Atmosphere EP

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So, for this month's edition of  The EP Catalogue, something a bit more current and my absolute favorite beat-maker of the moment. This French producer is known for his high quality, mellow, take you back to '96 beats. Each Dela project is guaranteed a first class lineup, and this is no exception. "Changes of Atmosphere EP", released last year, features no less than 5 mic heavywieghts (J-Live, Elzhi, Blu, Talib Kweli + Large Professor). All tracks were originally featured on Dela's '08 album of the same name. Even 5 instrumentals on the B-side for the beat lovers.

Dela - Long Life feat. Talib Kweli

Dela - Vibrate feat. Blu

Check out further Dela releases on AmazoniTunes.

Also check Dela on Myspace.

~peacelove

11May/106

DOWNLOAD: 20 D Energizers (A ~Peacelove Retrospective)

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Jeru The Damaja - Cant Stop the Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)

East Flat Bush Project - Tried by 12

Smif-N-Wessun - Hellucination

Yo world.. First off, a huge thanks to everyone who showed love and downloaded "After Another Winter". It was my first compilation on WIB and the response was amazing, especially considering the mixture of vibes on there. The next one with a similar structure is coming soon, watch out for "Context: Commonplace".

Right, so.. "20 D Energizers" (name inspired by a classic Spike Lee Joint.. check the intro). Basically, this is the perfect old school mix of addictive drum patterns and hypnotic rhyme flows topped off with some of the best sampling work I have heard to this day. Something has been lost in the music over the years and this really brings it home.. Apologies for sound quality, or lack of, all tracks were lifted off vinyl so please adjust your levels accordingly.

Thanks to every artist on here, you made hip-hop for the history books and to Radio Raheem for the inspiration. Hope you all enjoy the ride to regression as much as I have.

Tracklist

001. 20 D Energizers - Radio Raheem
002. The Natural - Gang Starr
003. Cession at da Doghillee - Boot Camp Click
004. Can't Stop the Prophet (Pete Rock Remix) - Jeru the Damaja
005. Soul Plan - Lord Finesse
006. Fla La Lashe - Medina Green
007. Blowing Down - Digable Planets
008. 20 Cents (A Tale of Two Dimes) - Adagio
009. Understanding - Nas
010. What a Niggy Know - KMD
011. Slave - Blackmoon
012. Tried by 12 - East Flat Bush Project
013. Infinite - Eminem
014. Your World Don't Stop - AZ
015. Hellucination - Smif-N-Wessun
016. Next Level - Showbiz & A.G.
017. C'mon Wit da Git Down - Artifacts
018. Three Stories High - Mic Geronimo
019. Pass the Popcorn - The Roots
020. On the Air - I.G. off & Hazardous
021. The Rap Game ft. Pete Rock - Large Professor
022. 2000 Seasons - Reflection Eternal
023. Metaphysic - Scienz of Life
024. Voicetress ft. De La Soul - Truth Enola
025. Soul by the Pound - Common Sense
026. Think Twice - INI
027. Correct Technique ft. Problemz - Black Attack
028. Info for the Streets - Mood
029. If You Can Huh You Can Hear - Mos Def
030. Whirlwind Thru Cities - Afu Ra

DOWNLOAD HERE

~peacelove

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