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Word is Bond Rap Radio brings you the best underground hip-hop music and talk. DJ Chase March educates and entertains with interviews, hip-hop history, and mixsets. Listen live, stream, or download the show. Send submissions (albums or singles) in 320 kbps MP3 format (or Tidal links) to wibrapradio@bell.net. No other streaming links will be accepted.
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Midnight Chambers (Celebrating Tribe and Wu-Tang)
A Tribe Called Quest dropped their classic album “Midnight Marauders” thirty years ago on the same very day the world was introduced to the Wu-Tang Clan. We celebrate both releases with this special edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio. First up, Digging the Greats breaks down why Midnight Marauders is a perfect album. Then…
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Music and Talk with Record Pause Play
RPP, short for Record Pause Play, is a sub group of Hip Hop Headucatorz. It features most of the TCDSB (Toronto Catholic District School Board) members and is comprised of I.Khan, MikeAll, Tigz, and Wizekrak. In this edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio, I talk with the group about the new project, why it…
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Wycked Truth and Acid Raine (Live in Sarnia)
Last week, I aired the first portion of the The Ontario Underground Tour that I recorded at the Sarnia stop of the tour. It was such a great show that I had to continue it this week. This time, the opening mixset was from later in the night and was a during a break between…
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Word is Bond #594 – Ontario Underground Tour (Live)
I had the chance to DJ the Sarnia stop of The Ontario Underground Tour. The show was a blast and had some amazing live performances. I recorded it as well. Everything you hear on this episode is 100% live. Next week, you will get to hear the headliners’ set. I simply ran out of time…
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Headkrack on Word is Bond Rap Radio
I had a great discussion with Headkrack this week for a special edition of the show. When I prerecord these interviews, I don’t actually stop to play the songs featured. I announce the song for the radio, wait two seconds, and then continue the conversation as if I have played the song. I then spend…
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R.I.P. Mark the 45 King (A Word is Bond Tribute)
Mark the 45 King passed away at the age of 62. He was a DJ and record producer who made some amazing tracks. Some people know him for one song that he put out under his own name, but he was so much more than a one hit wonder. He produced one of Jay-Z’s biggest…
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Word is Bond Rap Radio #591 – Something Real
I always keep it real. I know that is a Hip Hop cliché, but it’s important to stay true to who you are and who you want to be. This show is an underground Hip Hop mixshow in the proud tradition of all the ones that have come before it. The title track this week…
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Word is Bond Rap Radio #590 – Push the Mind
I start off with two interesting tracks this week. The first one sounds a little off-putting at first. The opening would be enough to have me change the channel. Please don’t do that. While it may be a bit goofy, it gets deep. D-sisive is an immensely talented emcee and I hope you give it…
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Word is Bond Rap Radio #589 with Mickey O’Brien
Mickey O’Brien has been on the grind. He has released an album a year for the last 5 years and shows no signs of slowing down. I had to get him back on the program to talk about the new album, his road to sobriety, and much more. Chase March & Strange Breed – Word…
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Word is Bond Rap Radio – My Fav (Episode 588)
Last Thursday was World Teachers’ Day and my crew, Hip Hop Headucatorz, have been dropping new music on that day since 2019. This year’s song is all about favourite teachers. Hopefully this is your favourite radio show. So I titled episode 588, My Fav! Do you have a favourite teacher? Did someone make a difference…