Hip-Hop
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Chase March talks all things DJing on Hip-Hop Tictactics
I have been doing community radio for over ten years and have had the chance to interview some amazing artists. I have been able to rock countless shows on the 1s and 2s and host a weekly program. I’m used to being in front of a microphone, but it’s not often that I find myself…
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Teachers and Students Rap on WIBRapRadio
October 5th was World Teacher Day and we wanted to mark the day with something special for the hip-hop heads. That is why a group of fellow educators got together and recorded a song called “Each One Teach One.” Every aspect of the track from the beat, to the lyrics, to the emcees, to the…
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Breaking with Midus (WIBRapRadio)
For this edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio, we talk with Midus and clear up some of the misconceptions around breakdancing. It is a crucial element of hip-hop that is often misunderstood. He’s a scholar and expert on the topic and definitely drops some knowledge. And of course, we bring the music. From iconic…
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Hip Hop HeadUcatorz present . . . Each One Teach One
Celebrate World Teacher Day with a new track and animated video. Everything about this track, from the beat, to the art, to the rhymes, to the cuts were done by eight educators who just happen to be hip-hop heads. Presenting “Each One Teach One” by Hip Hop HeadUcatorz. Producer, I.Khan, teaches in the GTA. His…
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Word is Bond Goes Non-Stop
The station computer wasn’t working on Tuesday so I wasn’t able to run commercials and had to do two hours live on the radio, non-stop. I kicked things off with the brand-new Gangstarr track. It’s a gorgeous song and almost brought a tear to my eye. Rest in Peace, Guru, you are truly missed. That’s…
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Beats N’ Rhymes: A PA Day Experience (Friday)
Beats N’ Rhymes is a unique P.A. Day Experience that will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of London this Friday. It’s an introduction to the world of creating your own beats from scratch. You’ll learn the basics of music production, sampling sounds, and sequencing your own composition. You will also learn how to…
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WIBRapRadio #384 – Pack Your Suitcase
Pack your suitcase, it’s time to go on a journey of music and sound. We do this every week on a little program called Word is Bond Rap Radio. In episode, 384, we lost a suitcase right at the start of the trip, but that didn’t stop us from keeping things moving. Adversity often makes…
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Common Wants Love to Have the Last Word
Let Love Have the Last Word by Common When Common Sense first emerged in the hip-hop scene, I wasn’t immediately sold. His debut just didn’t impress me. But over the years, he showed an impressive growth an emcee. He has released some amazing albums, starred in films, and even written a book. His latest project…
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DJ Muggs & Meyhem Lauren on WIBRapRadio
If you’ve been listening to Word is Bond Rap Radio for any length of time, you will have heard Meyhem Lauren. He’s been making moves for quite some time now. For his latest project he has teamed up with DJ Muggs. DJ Muggs is a founding member of Cypress Hill, leader of the Soul Assassins,…
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G Premacy on Word is Bond
G Premacy made the trek from Buffalo, NY to London, Ontario, Canada to come kick it with Chase March on Word is Bond Rap Radio. He brought along Genecist with him and together, they performed live, kick some freestyles, and talked about what they’ve been doing lately. G Premacy dropped a verse he wrote especially…