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Wordsworth (rapper)
Vinson Johnson, better known by his stage name Wordsworth, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. Biography Wordsworth grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He started rapping in fifth grade. He graduated from the State University of New York at Old Westbury and the University of Miami. 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''. He was involved in the MTV 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''. In 2012, he released another solo studio album, ''The Photo Album''. Discography Studio albums * ''Mirror Music'' (2004) * ''The Photo Album'' (2012) * ''New Beginning'' (2015) * ''Our World Today'' (2017) * ''Champion Sounds'' (2019) EPs * '' Punch n' Words'' (2000) * ''Blame It on the Music'' (2016) * ''Undivi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamburg
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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 either I went through, someone next to me went through or somebody that might not even know me went through." He added: "And when I look at people, the audience, and they look at me, I think they see a reflection from me in my music." Critical reception Kenny Rodriguez of AllHipHop wrote: "''Mirror Music'' is proof that Words is much more than simply a freestyle MC with clever one-liners." He added: "Without totally immersing himself into the conscious genre, Words successfully jumps from dropping similes to dropping jewels in mid-sentence." Meanwhile, Nathan Rabin of ''The A.V. Club ''The A.V. Club'' is an American online newspaper and entertainment website featuring reviews, interviews, and other articles that examine films, music, tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archetype (Tonedeff Album)
''Archetype'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Tonedeff. It was released on QN5 Music on April 5, 2005. Critical reception Jim Durig of ''IGN'' wrote, "''Archetype'' is an engaging trip from start to finish, but don't get too comfortable or else Tone's rapid-fire style makes it easy to miss out on his high-caliber lyricism." He added, "His flow is truly one of a kind, though, covering up for the occasional musical misstep." Paine of AllHipHop wrote, "this album may win ears while shunning others, but Tonedeff has courageously delivered his magnum opus with supreme individuality to cut away from a densely populated Hip-hop community." J-23 of ''HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop music criticism and news. The website's current president and publisher is Sharath Cherian and the Head Of Content is Jerry L. Barrow. ''HipHopDX'' is the flagship publication of Cheri Media Group. ...'' described ''Archetype'' as "another great, accessibly indy alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonedeff
Pedro Antonio Rojas, Jr. (born December 14, 1976), better known by his stage name Tonedeff, is an American rapper, hip hop production, producer, singer-songwriter and record executive. Tonedeff first gained national recognition on the underground hip hop scene after winning a string of distinguished rap battles (i.e. "Braggin Rites"), opening shows for Common (rapper), Common, Rahzel, The Beatnuts, Royce da 5'9", and Brand Nubian. He also appeared as a guest artist on several 12" releases, including the controversial KRS-One diss track "Clear Em Out" criticizing Nelly. He has appeared on most of the Cunninlynguists albums, including ''Will Rap For Food'', ''SouthernUnderground'', ''A Piece of Strange'', ''Strange Journey Volume One'' and ''Oneirology''. He appeared on Immortal Technique's "Peruvian Cocaine" (on the album ''Revolutionary Vol. 2''), playing the role of an American CIA agent in an elaborate drug trade Cabal, conspiracy. He has also provided comedic skits for artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of The Business
''Politics of the Business'' is the third album by American hip hop producer Prince Paul. This album is considered to be a concept album similar to ''A Prince Among Thieves''. The concept for this album, however, is the concept of following-up a concept album that did not sell too well (that album being ''A Prince Among Thieves''). The album features guest appearances from Ice-T, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MF Doom, Biz Markie, Chuck D, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and more. In October 2017, Paul released an updated version of ''Politics of the Business'' titled ''The Redux'' for free on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Among the new featured guests on ''The Redux'' are De La Soul, RZA, and Bumpy Knuckles James Campbell (born March 27, 1969), better known by his stage names Freddie Foxxx and Bumpy Knuckles, is an American rapper and music producer from Long Island, New York. Biography Foxxx got his start rapping in the early 1980s. In 1986, he .... Track listing Personnel References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Paul (producer)
Paul Edward Huston (born April 2, 1967), better known by his stage name Prince Paul, is an American record producer, disc jockey and recording artist from Amityville, New York. Paul began his career as a DJ for Stetsasonic. Since then he has worked on albums by Boogie Down Productions, Gravediggaz, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and 3rd Bass, among others. Major recognition for Prince Paul came when he produced De La Soul's debut album ''3 Feet High and Rising'' (1989), in which he pioneered new approaches to hip hop production, mixing and sampling, notably by including comedy sketches. His first solo album, '' Psychoanalysis: What Is It?'', came out in 1997, followed by a second album, ''A Prince Among Thieves'', in 1999. Life and career Paul was interested in music from a young age and started collecting vinyl when he was five. According to his late mother, he was mature for his age and tended to hang out with older friends. When he was in fifth grade he started DJing, using ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravipops (The Substance)
''Ravipops (The Substance)'' is a studio album by American rapper C-Rayz Walz. It was released on Definitive Jux in 2003. Critical reception David Jeffries of AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... gave the album 3 stars out of 5, saying: "There's a new producer for practically every track, but the album flows well enough, keeping things more traditional than expected for a Definitive Jux release, and the freestyling ranges from biting to abstract." Meanwhile, Rollie Pemberton of '' Pitchfork'' gave the album a 6.8 out of 10, saying, "regardless of his anti-platinum rhyme campaign, ''Ravipops'' still seems to come off like a well-written commercial hustler album without the production values." Track listing References External links * {{Authority con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-Rayz Walz
Waleed Shabazz (born August 3, 1975), better known by his stage name C-Rayz Walz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He has been a member of the collective Stronghold. Early life Waleed Shabazz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. His father was a drug kingpin. When he was 2 years old, his father was murdered. He grew up listening to DJ Kool Herc, who is credited with originating hip hop music. In this environment, he developed a love of music and began freestyling with his friends for fun. In school, he had rap battles in the lunch room with his childhood friend Prodigy. Personal life Currently Waleed Shabazz is incarcerated awaiting trial for 32 charges including but not limited to felony rape, sodomy, strangulation, acting in a manor injurious to a child. Trial is scheduled to begin in January 2023. Information relating to his arrest and current incarceration can be found using Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 69239936M, NYSID Number: 14882974Y, Arrest Nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Field Advantage (album)
''Home Field Advantage'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group The High & Mighty. It was released on August 24, 1999 via Rawkus Records and was produced mostly by DJ Mighty Mi, but also featured production from Alchemist and Reef. It features guest appearances from Bobbito García, Cage, Defari, Eminem, Evidence, Kool Keith, Mad Skillz, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Thirstin Howl III, What? What? and Wordsworth. The album peaked at number 193 on the ''Billboard'' 200, number 45 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and number 11 on the Heatseekers Albums. Track listing Notes * ''B-Boy Document '99'' appears on the soundtrack of ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2''. Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.The High & Mighty - Home Field Advantage (CD liner notes). Rawkus Records. P2-50121 * Mr. Eon - performer, writer, executive producer * DJ Mighty Mi - producer, writer, executive producer, mixing * The Alchemist - producer, mixing * What? What? - performer, writer * Kool Keit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The High & Mighty
The High & Mighty is an American hip hop duo from Philadelphia, composed of rapper Mr. Eon ("The High", b. Erik Meltzer on February 16, 1972) and music producer DJ Mighty Mi ("The Mighty", b. Milo Berger on September 1, 1972). Career Their commercial debut was in 1999 on the underground rap label Rawkus with their album, ''Home Field Advantage'', featuring rappers, such as Mos Def, Kool Keith, What? What?, Cage, Pharoahe Monch, Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Defari, Thirstin Howl III, and Eminem. They later left Rawkus, distributing the records issued by their own record company Eastern Conference Records via Landspeed Records. They also established a group called Smut Peddlers with Cage and published an album called ''Porn Again''. In 2002, they co-wrote and co-produced Princess Superstar's international hit single "Bad Babysitter", with Mr. Eon also providing additional vocals. The titles of their albums and the name of their record label are both references to one of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulive
Soulive is a funk/jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums) and Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet). Although they originated as a trio, the band has worked extensively with different horn sections, which have included Sam Kininger (saxophone) from 2000 to 2003, Rashawn Ross (trumpet), and Ryan Zoidis (saxophone) from 2003 to 2006. The band also worked with vocalist Toussaint Yeshua from 2006 to 2007. Soulive is currently touring in the original trio lineup of Eric Krasno, Alan Evans, and Neal Evans. History In the 90s, brothers Alan and Neal Evans had been the rhythm section for the Northeastern jam band Moon Boot Lover with front man Peter Prince. After a brief foray into rap with Edreys aka Billy Drease Williams under the name The Elements, the brothers looked to form a traditional jazz organ trio. On March 2, 1999, Alan and Neal invited guit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-Live
Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer. Life and career J-Live released his debut studio album, '' The Best Part'', in 2001. It featured production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Prince Paul. In 2002, his second studio album, '' All of the Above'', was released on Coup D’état. It has sold 30,000 copies. J-Live's third studio album, ''The Hear After'', was released in 2005. In 2008, he released the fourth studio album, ''Then What Happened?'', on BBE. In 2011, he released a studio album, ''S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability)''. From 1998 to 2002, J-Live served as an English teacher in Brownsville and Bushwick, Brooklyn. Discography Studio albums * '' The Best Part'' (2001) * '' All of the Above'' (2002) * ''The Hear After'' (2005) * ''Then What Happened?'' (2008) * ''S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability)'' (2011) * ''Around the Sun'' (2014) * ''His Own Self'' (2015) * ''How ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
