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Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 12
It’s time for another edition of Mastermind Mondays. Here is Tape 12 from my extensive collection of The Mastermind Street Jam that aired on Energy 108 in the 1990s. Press play and get transported back in time to hear some classic tracks mixed live on the radio. Original air date – Saturday March 18, 1995…
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Word is Bond Rap Radio . . . At Home
Yeah, we’re still stuck at home. But we’re trying to make the best of it. We’re even making sure our children still get an education with the schools being closed. DJs are continuing to entertain us with live mixsets and Word is Bond Rap Radio is no different. Here’s the show that hit the airwaves…
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The Story Behind Walk This Way
Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song That Changed American Music Forever by Geoff Edgers Run-DMC’s third album changed the landscape of popular music. Their first two albums were overseen by super-producer Larry Smith. Unfortunately, that is not a name everyone is familiar with these days, but he “oversaw six records—three by Whodini, two…
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RIP Stezo (WIB Rap Radio #414)
Rest in Peace, Stezo. I hate having to do two tribute shows back-to-back. This really sucks. But it’s not all tears; we got some great new music and some classic jams coming your way this week too. We even have a brand new Notorious B.I.G. song. What!?!?!? Plus, an exclusive from ENDXR that you won’t…
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Mastermind Tape 10 – Best of 1994
I almost forgot that today was Monday. That’s why I am late with the tenth edition of Mastermind Mondays. This show is a special best of 1994 edition of the Mastermind Street Jam that aired on the now defunct Energy 108, broadcasting out of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. I recorded this one a 120 minute cassette so…
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Rest in Peace, Fred the Godson
Fred the Godson passed away at the age of 41 after a fight with the Corona virus. It’s a shame that such a powerful voice in hip-hop has been silenced. His music will live on though. We had to kick off the show with a small tribute mix. Rest in Peace, you will be missed!…
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Taking it Back with Mastermind on Word is Bond Rap Radio
I have been digitizing my tapes of the Mastermind Street Jam that I recorded off the radio from 1994 to 1997 and sharing them every week for a couple of months now. People have really been enjoying the trip down memory lane. Let’s take it back even further with the man himself, Mastermind. We kick…
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Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 9 (Jan 1995)
It’s the ninth edition of Mastermind Mondays. This is where I share with you an episode of The Mastermind Street Jam that I taped off the radio so long ago. I’m glad I held onto these tapes. This is number 9 from a collection that is over 100 tapes deep. It features music by Black Moon,…
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WIB Rap Radio Salutes DJ Premier
Last night, L.U.C. of Rebel Babel Ensemble, called in to Word is Bond Rap Radio to talk about the marching band tribute he did to celebrate DJ Premier’s birthday. It’s an absolutely amazing mash-up of songs he produced played by brass, woodwind, percussion instruments, and even a DJ. The video is incredible as well. You can…
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Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 8 (Dec 1994)
The Mastermind Street Jam is one of my favourite radio shows of all time. Let’s transport ourselves back to 1994 to relive these golden era hip-hop mixshow broadcasts or catch them for the first time. This is Tape 8 of my collection and was originally broadcast on December 3, 1994 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.…