Wordsworth (rapper)
American rapper
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Vinson Jamel Johnson, better known by his stage name Wordsworth, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York.
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Wordsworth performing in Hamburg, Germany in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Words |
| Born | Vinson Jamel Johnson[1] |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genre | Hip-hop[2] |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels |
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| Member of | eMC |
| Website | wordsworth |
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]
On August 7, 2026, Wordsworth appeared on A-F-R-O's single, "Play on Wordz," alongside Bishop Lamont and Terror Van Poo for A-F-R-O's album, Trap Door 2.[11]
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
Guest appearances
- 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)
- Touch and NATO - “Somethin’ Real” ‘’The Representatives In Intelligent Design’’ (2007)
Filmography
Films
- Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000)
Television
- The Lyricist Lounge Show (2000)