Hip-Hop
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The Wordburglar Strikes Again
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of being part of a phenomenal hip-hop concert. The show was a co-headlining event with Timbuktu (of Swamp Thing) and Wordburglar. It was presented by DWG Entertainment and hosted at The Rec Room in London, Ontario, Canada. Here is one of the highlights of the night. It’s rare…
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Watch Out Now (New WIB Rap Radio Podcast)
Watch out now, and every Tuesday night, as we invade the campus radio airwaves to bring you two hours great hip-hop music. Word is Bond Rap Radio airs 10:00 p.m. to midnight on 94.9 Radio Western. But you can always catch the podcast here if you miss the live show. Last week, our deejay and host, Chase March,…
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Wordburglar & Timbuktu In Town
There are two great hip-hop concerts in London, Ontario this weekend and you can catch me DJing at both of them. TONIGHT – Friday Wordburglar and Timbuktu are co-headlining a show tonight! featuring performances by Mad Hattr Ladyface Tempomental Chief Chills Sum-01 and DJ Hullewud and DJ Chase March on the 1s and 2s WHAT: Wordburglar…
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All Women’s Voices with Stahhr
Every year, on December 6th, Radio Western dedicates 24 hours of programming to “All Women’s Voices.” Word is Bond Rap Radio proudly takes part in this special day every year. We have brought you spotlights on Skulastic, Eternia, Intelligenz, and Nilla. Today, we present staHHr in her own words. She has been holding it down…
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WIB Rap Radio #340 – Live with Typo
London, Ontario emcee, Typo, came through the station last week to kick some rhymes live on the air and talk about his upcoming mixtape and release party. Daddy J of DOPEfm was on the co-host duties and spun some great tracks live to close off the show. If you missed it, you can catch it…
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DJ Culture on the Page
The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture by Todd Souvignier This book was published in 2003 as a basic introduction to DJ culture. It explores some of the technology we use, the history behind where it came from, and where it might be heading in the future. It features interviews with some very notable…
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O.C. from N.C. Makes a Song Cry
No stranger to the show, O.C. from N.C. returns to talk about his new album, the use of the n-word in rap, his writing process, and all things hip-hop. And of course, DJ Chase March drops some great new jams and old school gems. We then close off this edition of Word is Bond Rap…
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How Did We Survive Passed the Novelty?
The Anthology of Rap by Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois When rap became an official genre of music back in 1979, many people thought that it wouldn’t last. Dozens of forgettable tracks were released. There were some horrible recordings that seemed to just be cashing in on the new fad. Part of the problem was…
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WIB Rap Radio #338 – Come Back Home
No guests this week, it’s just two hours of great hip-hop music mixed live for the 338th edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio. The episode is book-ended with Kool G Rap tracks. We kick off the show with “Honest Truth” by Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh featuring AZ and close off the show…
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Have You Heard The MIX(ed)TAPE 2?
DJ Hullewud and DJ Chase March present, The MIX(ed)TAPE 2. Featuring the vocal talents of . . . Bankai Fam, ChangerMusic, Chase March, Chris Jackson, dc, Dissmaster Grand, DJ Case, Union, Dro Pesci, El Bandito, Eternia, Exit Only, Flying Poets, Fortunato, Fraction, Ghettosocks, Horus Gump, J. Shiltz, Jon Corbin, Jux Cain, Labeled Minority, L’il Neekz,…