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Surprise, Forever is a Long Time!
Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella How long is forever? It is an interesting question that preoccupies the minds of Sylvie and Dan. They have been together for ten years and things are good. They have a nice home, jobs they enjoy, twin daughters, and are enjoying a happy marriage. Everything is great, until . .…
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Nine Holding it Down on WIB Rap Radio
Nine has been holding it down for 23 years. His distinct voice has captured our attention since we first heard him on “Whutcha Want” back in 1995. We start out this edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio with a half hour mixset of his music. and then get in-depth with an exclusive interview. Recorded…
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G.Huff on WIB Rap Radio
G.Huff called in to the show last week to talk about his new single “Rakim Meets the DOC” and kick it with Chase March live on the radio. We’ve been trying to make this happen for a while and glad it finally worked out. O.C. and PF Cuttin – Beneath the Planet Apes Senswif –…
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Keeping the MIX in MIXTAPES
The MIX(ed)TAPE 2 by DJ Hullewud & DJ Chase March Two years ago, DJ Hullewud and DJ Chase March teamed up to create an original project to harken back to the essence of hip-hop. A time when you could hear your favourite deejays throwing down mixes on cassette. These tapes weren’t simply a collection of…
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WIB Rap Radio #332 – Power Moves
Striving to make power moves, Word is Bond Rap Radio has been rocking the airwaves for close to seven years now. And we are not about to slow down. Today’s show features 90 minutes of great hip-hop music and then Chase March closes off the show by looking at songs that strategically use rests (moments…
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Lots to Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to reflect, take stock, and count all of the blessing you have in life. Ten years ago, I wrote a post expressing all of the things I was thankful for. This included having a nice place to live, my teaching career, a supportive and loving family, and being…
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Black Panther Was a Middle School Kid Once Too
Black Panther – The Young Prince by Ronald L. Smith I really enjoyed the Black Panther movie. I was familiar with the character before the film, but I had really not paid him much attention. I read a graphic novel here and there, but they never really captured my attention. I wasn’t sure about tackling…
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Word is Bond Keeping it Constant (WIB Rap Radio)
We keep it constant on Word is Bond Rap Radio every single week. You can always expect the best in underground hip-hop with a boom-bap aesthetic. Listen live weekly on the radio or catch the podcast here. Enjoy! DJ Flipcyde ft Dre Specs – Respect the Culture Rex Seshunx, Legitimate, and Ghost of Misery –…
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Hip-Hop at Culture Days (This Weekend)
There are two great events happening this weekend that you will be able to find me DJing at. 1. Culture Days at Baker’s Dozen aka B13 The first is Culture Days at Baker’s Dozen. It features music, dance, and art all weekend long. And of course, there are a few hip-hop jams happening here. Friday’s…
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Fan Expo 2018 Highlights
Fan Expo is an annual event held at the end of every summer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is so much more than a comic book convention. It celebrates cosplay, science fiction, and everything popular culture has to offer. It is always the highlight of my summer and this year was no different. I cosplayed…