Blog: The Word Is Bond

Finally, some visuals for one of my favourite tracks of the year from dope, Sacramento MC, TASK1ne. If, like Task, you are a complete comic book geek then this video is definitely one for you.

Pro P, a producer originally from Morecambe, moved to Manchester, then to London, and finally back to Manchester, where he resides now. This project features a ridiculous number of MCs amongst the dopest in the city, and beyond, at this moment in time. There are appearances from the likes of Shotty Horroh, Briggzy, Bill Sykes, Siyo and more. The beats, like the MCs, are on point. Essential download. Share to Download | Pls Support the Artist [...]

Diggaz With Attitude present the first video from their upcoming self-titled release. DWA are a duo composing of Stu Bangas and Vanderslice, and are joined by Vinnie Paz - who is the hardest MC I know -, Roc Marciano and Celph Titled on this Stu Bangas-produced track. The album is due for release in 3 days time. Pre-order: iTunes Some good features on this album, peep the tracklist ( courtesy of HipHopDX.com ) [...]

During a week in which I revisited the 2003 cult classic  Escape From Monsta Island in order to put pen to paper for a little write-up I'm working on, and in which I finally watched the Shaw Brothers take on the henshin  genre with  The Super Inframan  (1975), it feels like I almost willed this compilation project into existence.  Continue reading for the tracklist and FREE download... Call it coincidence or synchronicity, all I know is that the good people over at The T.R.O.Y. Blog have put in [...]

First single of K Sparks upcoming album “Read Between The Lines”. Production by Kurser is impecable on this.

Better believe we slap heaters on here..Throwin' up this brand new "knomind" 5 piece instrumentation project 'Relax'.. Ghea this should be in everyone's rotation.. Ghea you can only stream it though so slap properly! oh and make sure you go ahead and pick up the rest of his stuff.. Relax by Knomind WIB2.0 NEVER FLOP...

A Tribe Called Quest's very own "Five Footer" is back, and he joins soul singer extraordinare Dwele on this remix of "What A Profit" which is the first single off Dwele's upcoming album "Greater Than One" We haven't seen Phife Dawg since his 2000 solo album release " Ventilation " Personally...I have the utmost respect for current artists reaching out to Hip Hop legends, it shows respect and knowledge of this hip hop music we all love. So major props to Dwele for bringing back a little bit of Phife to us fans. Finger crossed we'll [...]

Not much said about this audio nugget, but I am digging the way DJ Manwell is taking this. Only a minute long, but has been the perfect start of my saturday, a bit of that 902s flava for ya'll.

A BIG TUNE from Toronto's Spek Won featuring a sick Isaac Hayes sample. Track is called Tryptamine and it's produced by Tone Mason.

Nutso - who's getting props from DJ Premier - and Crook-N-Thru (a duo themselves, made up from MCs CrookLife & Thruway) exchange bars over this tight Premo-esque beat, produced by DJ Qvali on a track from DJ Modesty's 'Kings From Queens 2.12 mixtape, who also includes the likes of Alterbeats and Infamous Mob. Too many names? Aight let's reduce it: a dope track and some visuals. Cop the track from this free compilation .

JJ Doom's album Key To The Cuff's copped itself a 5* review on Word Is Bond . We don't individually review videos, but if we did you'd be certain that this one would be a match. Experimenting with split screen with these visuals, Ninian Duff delivers a real original video for what was personally my favourite track from the album

In a great display of generosity, producer and Word Is Bond favourite Tall Black Guy has decided to let everything on his Bandcamp go for free - but for today only. So whether it's his dope  Mini Therapy Chops or supreme Brazilian Chronicles , go and cop it. Be quick though, cos today won't last forever. Why he's doing it I'm not quite sure, but I'm almost certain it's just cos he's a real cool guy. And if you feel like it, drop some pennies on your [...]

Dope visuals from Aesop Rock for 'Cycles To Gehenna', a track from his exceptional Skelethon album - which earnt a 4* rating in our review . Everything he delivers is unique and on point, one of the best around right now.

New York MC Rob Yung drops this free EP for you to enjoy. With production handled solely (no pun intended) by British producer Handbook, the typically soulful vibes just act as a plate for Rob Yung's raw, honest and humble lyrical servings. Michelin Star ish right here. KevinNottingham.com  &  TheMadBloggers.com  present Rob Yung's debut project Royal Minority. New York MC Rob Yung connects with Handbook to bring you dope, refreshing, and influential music. Touching on subjects close to home, Rob maintains an honest and [...]

After recently peaking at #1 on both the college/indy radio  Rap Attack and Record Breaker charts with his single "From The Soul" , Amiri teams up with his partner in rhyme Spectac for the third single off his sophomore album, Vinyl Ritchie . "Take Our Time" has Amiri and Spectac together again for the first time since their 2010 album Almost Famous ... and it feels so good! Though [...]

Underground breaking heaters on this new project "Alchemy"... Bang this art form properly though.. The Duo "Champion's Edition" is headed by "Noah Bility & Suede Hernandez".. Alchemy brings to the table of about eleven heat rocks to soundtrack your life from LA Vibes to the Genius Sounds Family it's official that this knock's harder than most.. Download is ready for your enjoyment if you go ahead and click the continue to read button.. ghea support the fresh though.. Alchemy by Champion's Edition (Noah Bility & Suede Hernandez) [...]

Praverb stay putting in work wether it's within music or on his site.. Check the flow though, it's astounding and top notch.. Praverb collab's with Germany's composer "soulmade" to create this epic track that is off a 7inch vinyl that you can purchase and it is limited at 250 copies..Hit the pre-order link after the jump.. This won't last people, Don't succumb to slumber and support fresh music!.. Keep us locked for more heat!.. ghea! Pre-Order "Praverb & Soulmade" Click Here

Japan #Salute your mans cause this composer has been droppin' heat ever since exposing the craft.. Is this the new leaker from a future instrumentation project?. Who know's though but it sure gave me that face when i was slappin' this.. Ghea get it in properly.. WIB2.0 COLLECTION EDITION...

With this summer being one of the hottest summers Chicago has seen in recent time (nationwide for that matter), it is only appropriate that Simeon Viltz of The Primeridian and Mulatto Patriot (collectively named Ray Elementary) drop the first video for their song "Hot Day" off their self titled debut album dropping October 5th on World Teacher Day. The collective consists of Simeon Viltz as the emcee and Mulatto Patriot on production while the Ray Elementary album includes features from Uncle Imani of The Pharcyde, Psalm One, Pugs Atomz, Neak, Sincerely Yours, Maggie of Sidewalk Chalk, Squair Blaq of Animate [...]

Legendary Cali-bred rap crew Hieroglyphics (Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Domino, Casual and Pep Love) has graced fans with classic hip hop sounds for over 20 years. In continuing their commitment to elevate hip hop culture, the group has organized a community-driven block party set to take place in their hometown of Oakland, CA. Slated "Hiero Day", the September 3rd festival (9/3 in reference to the Souls of Mischief hit "93 til Infinity" ) will feature local vendors, food trucks, a skate park, street art, kid's activities and numerous performances. Joining Hieroglyphics [...]