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

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Biography

Wordsworth grew up in

. He started rapping in fifth grade. He graduated from the State University of New York at Old Westbury and the

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. Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on

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's '' The Love Movement'' and on Black Star's '' Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star''. He was involved in the

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comedy sketch series '' The Lyricist Lounge Show''. He also appeared in the Kevin Fitzgerald film '' Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme''. In 2004, he released his debut solo studio album, ''

Mirror Music ''Mirror Music'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Wordsworth. It was released by Halftooth Records in 2004. Title Regarding the album's title, Wordsworth commented: "I felt the songs reflected the emotion, time or period that eit ...

''. In 2012, he released another solo studio album, '' The Photo Album''.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''

'' (2004) * '' The Photo Album'' (2012) * ''New Beginning'' (2015) * ''Our World Today'' (2017) * ''Champion Sounds'' (2019) * ''Fragility of Life'' (2021)

EPs

* '' Punch n' Words'' (2000) * ''Blame It on the Music'' (2016) * ''Undivided Attention'' (2021)

Singles

* "On Your Feet" / "That Way" (2002) * "Thanks for Coming Out" (2003) * "Bosoms" (2003) * "Not Me" / "Wildlife" (2003) * "Buy Time" (2014)

Guest appearances

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- "Rock Rock Y'all" from '' The Love Movement'' (1998) * Black Star - "Twice Inna Lifetime" from '' Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star'' (1998) *

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- "Open Mic Night (Remix)" from ''

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'' (1999) *

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- "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 ''

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'' (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) *

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- "Wrong One" from ''

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'' (2007) *

Masta Ace Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), better known by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. A lead member of Mr. Magic's hip hop collective Juice Crew, he is best known for his guest appearance alo ...

- "Say Goodbye" from '' The Falling Season'' (2016)

Filmography

Films

* '' Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme'' (2000)

Television

* '' The Lyricist Lounge Show'' (2000)

References

External links

Official website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wordsworth Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians African-American male rappers East Coast hip-hop musicians Rappers from Brooklyn State University of New York at Old Westbury alumni Underground rappers University of Miami alumni 21st-century African-American musicians Dino 5 members