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Wordsworth (rapper)

Wordsworth
Wordsworth performing in Hamburg, Germany in 2002
Wordsworth performing in Hamburg, Germany in 2002
Background information
Birth nameVinson Jamel Johnson[1]
Also known asWords
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop[2]
OccupationRapper
Years active1994–present
Labels
Member ofeMC
Websitewordsworth.bandcamp.com

Vinson Jamel Johnson, better known by his stage name Wordsworth, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York.

Biography

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

See also: eMC (hip hop group) discography

Studio albums

  • 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

  • Punch n' Words (2000) (with Punchline)
  • Blame It on the Music (2016) (with Jsoul)
  • Undivided Attention (2021) (with Jay-EF)

Singles

  • "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

Filmography

Films

Television

References

  1. ^ "I 95". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Wordworth". The Elements. May 3, 2004. Archived from the original on October 15, 2004. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Heinzelman, Bill (2004). "Grown Man Talk". MVRemix. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Jones, Todd E. (2004). "Wordsworth: An Emcee Wealthy In Words". MVRemix. Archived from the original on June 4, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  5. ^ McCoy, Hank (January 21, 2020). "Rapper Wordsworth Loving Day Job as Middle School Teacher". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Reeves, Mosi (September 23, 2004). "Bush Bash (page 1 of 2)". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  7. ^ Sisario, Ben (July 9, 2000). "SPOTLIGHT; Rappers Go For Laughs On MTV". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  8. ^ Ketchum III, William (August 3, 2004). "Wordsworth Interview". RapReviews.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  9. ^ Perlich, Tim (June 10, 2004). "Brooklyn MC Wordsworth's higher learning Word wizard". Now. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  10. ^ CPF (June 14, 2012). "Wordsworth: Words Worth A Thousand Photos". Platform8470.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
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