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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

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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

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Studio albums

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  • 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

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

Singles

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  • "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

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Filmography

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Films

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Television

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References

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  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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