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

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and the University of Miami. Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on

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's ''

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'' and on

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's '' Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star''. He was involved in the

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comedy sketch series ''

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''. 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, ''

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''.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Mirror Music'' (2004) * ''

'' (2012) * ''New Beginning'' (2015) * ''Our World Today'' (2017) * ''Champion Sounds'' (2019)

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 ''

'' (1998) *

- "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 ''

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'' (2003) * Prince Paul - "Not Tryin' to Hear That/Words (Album Leak) from

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(2003) * Prince Paul - "Chubb Rock Please Pay Paul His $2200 You Owe Him (People, Places and Things)" from

(2003) * Tonedeff - "Quotables" from '' Archetype'' (2005) * Pumpkinhead - "Trifactor" from ''

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'' (2005) * Juggaknots - "Liar, Liar" and "Crazy 8's" from ''

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'' (2006) *

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- "Know Better" from '' Exodus into Unheard Rhythms'' (2006) *

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- "Wrong One" from ''

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'' (2007) *

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- "Say Goodbye" from ''

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'' (2016)

Filmography

Films

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

Television

* ''

'' (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