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Wordsworth (rapper)
Vinson Jamel Johnson, better known by his stage name Wordsworth, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vinson Jamel Johnson[1] |
| Also known as | Words |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Member of | eMC |
| Website | wordsworth |
Biography edit
Wordsworth grew up in Brooklyn, New York.[3] He started rapping in fifth grade.[4] He graduated from the State University of New York at Old Westbury and the University of Miami.[5]
Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on A Tribe Called Quest's The Love Movement and on Black Star's Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.[6] He was involved in the MTV comedy sketch series The Lyricist Lounge Show.[7] He also appeared in the Kevin Fitzgerald film Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme.[8] In 2004, he released his debut solo studio album, Mirror Music.[9] In 2012, he released another solo studio album, The Photo Album.[10]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Mirror Music (2004)
- The Photo Album (2012)
- New Beginning (2015) (with Donel Smokes)
- Our World Today (2017) (with Sam Brown)
- Champion Sounds (2019) (with Pearl Gates)
- Fragility of Life (2021)
EPs edit
- Punch n' Words (2000) (with Punchline)
- Blame It on the Music (2016) (with Jsoul)
- Undivided Attention (2021) (with Jay-EF)
Singles edit
- "On Your Feet" / "That Way" (2002)
- "Thanks for Coming Out" (2003)
- "Bosoms" (2003) (with J-Live and Soulive)
- "Not Me" / "Wildlife" (2003)
- "Buy Time" (2014)
Guest appearances edit
- A Tribe Called Quest - "Rock Rock Y'all" from The Love Movement (1998)
- Black Star - "Twice Inna Lifetime" from Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998)
- The High & Mighty - "Open Mic Night (Remix)" from Home Field Advantage (1999)
- C-Rayz Walz - "The Lineup" from Ravipops (The Substance) (2003)
- Prince Paul - "Not Tryin' to Hear That/Words (Album Leak) from Politics of the Business (2003)
- Prince Paul - "Chubb Rock Please Pay Paul His $2200 You Owe Him (People, Places and Things)" from Politics of the Business (2003)
- Tonedeff - "Quotables" from Archetype (2005)
- Pumpkinhead - "Trifactor" from Orange Moon Over Brooklyn (2005)
- Juggaknots - "Liar, Liar" and "Crazy 8's" from Use Your Confusion (2006)
- Oh No - "Know Better" from Exodus into Unheard Rhythms (2006)
- Marco Polo - "Wrong One" from Port Authority (2007)
- Masta Ace - "Say Goodbye" from The Falling Season (2016)
Filmography edit
Films edit
- Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)
Television edit
- The Lyricist Lounge Show (2000)
References edit
- ^ "I 95". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Wordworth". The Elements. May 3, 2004. from the original on October 15, 2004. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Heinzelman, Bill (2004). "Grown Man Talk". MVRemix. from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Todd E. (2004). "Wordsworth: An Emcee Wealthy In Words". MVRemix. from the original on June 4, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ McCoy, Hank (January 21, 2020). "Rapper Wordsworth Loving Day Job as Middle School Teacher". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Reeves, Mosi (September 23, 2004). "Bush Bash (page 1 of 2)". Miami New Times. from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Sisario, Ben (July 9, 2000). "SPOTLIGHT; Rappers Go For Laughs On MTV". The New York Times. from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Ketchum III, William (August 3, 2004). "Wordsworth Interview". RapReviews.com. from the original on May 21, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ Perlich, Tim (June 10, 2004). "Brooklyn MC Wordsworth's higher learning Word wizard". Now. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ CPF (June 14, 2012). "Wordsworth: Words Worth A Thousand Photos". Platform8470.com. from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2020.