Wordsworth - Mirror Music (Halftooth)

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As his name suggests, Brooklyn-bred microphone fiend Wordsworth is the epitome of a true Hip-Hop wordsmith. At a time when the rap market is flooded with cookie-cutter sensations who churn out forgettable pop hits rather than solid albums, this Lyricist Lounge All-Star is looking to the past to reinvigorate the present by recalling Hip-Hop’s golden age of 1994 — when the beats were hard and emcees talked to listeners about relevant topics they could relate to. Not just about girls, clubs, and the current brand name of choice, Wordsworth raps about true life. “It’s a reflection of everything we go through as people,” Wordsworth says of his debut solo album, the aptly titled Mirror Music.

Mirror Music is refreshingly gritty — smart and ripe with wisdom only acquired through real life experiences. The new album shows a growth in Wordsworth’s patented swagger; the wordsmith does more than just brag on the new album – he gives personal insight and spits narratives that reflect everyday life without glorifying street living. Mirror Music appeals to anyone who appreciates a true sure flow. “Nothing good to say keep silent/Cause the things that I wouldn’t want to say you keep rhyming/Keep firing, I seek like a missile heat guided/And I’m so hot I’m a be on top cause heat rises,” Wordsworth rhymes on first single “Gotta Pay,” urging MCs that “Y’all don’t need to dumb it down, y’all dudes is dumb already.”

Throughout his storied career, Wordsworth has never dumbed it down. A college graduate who wrote all his papers in rhyme, Wordsworth first hit the scene at the famed Lyricist Lounge showcases, where he and partner Punchline impressed host Q-Tip so much he invited them to spit on “Rock Rock, Y’All,” for A Tribe Called Quest’s 1998 album The Love Movement. The duo then went on to drop unforgettable verses on Black Star’s “Twice Inna Lifetime,” eventually releasing their own album, Punch ’N’ Words.

With the underground long buzzing, the world at large was introduced to Wordsworth when he co-created, -scripted, and -starred in MTV’s groundbreaking sketch comedy series, The Lyricist Lounge Show, in 2000. The show featured a mix of scripted and improv sketches, most memorably showcasing Wordsworth and Mos Def freestyling on a ledge, with Wordsworth rhyming Mos Def out of jumping.

Over the years, Wordsworth has gained solo notoriety by performing on radio shows (including Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito, and Sway and Tech’s Wake Up Show), frequenting open mic venues, and appearing on popular mixtapes that have circulated worldwide. In addition to rhyming, he continues to study acting, has written a number of film scripts and television treatments, and was recently featured in the award-winning independent film, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme.


The Word on Wordsworth

“Always clever with the wordplay, his talent shines from the start-off cut…”
-The Source Magazine

"Wordsworth doesn't bother with empty recitations of big questions; instead, he plays to his strengths, telling stories and drawing characters you'll recognize no matter what hood you're from...Rating: XL"
-XXL


"[Mirror Music] thumps with street savvy beats and lucid 'hood imagery..."
-VIBE

"...an impressive debut from this well-rounded wordsmith."
-Complex

“Highly anticipated and justifiably so, Wordsworth’s debut solo album is a lyrical goldmine....this MC captures the true essence of hip-hop: the merger of talent and truth.”
- Upscale Magazine

“…lean, bouncing beats, funky samples, and killer couplets from one of the city’s best freestylers.”
- Time Out New York

“Wordsworth’s latest is so good it’s almost hard to describe…an indie hip-hop classic.”
- Music Connection

“It’s been a long time coming, but Mirror Music is one of the better albums, independent or mainstream, heard all year.”
- AllHipHop.com

“Wordsworth serves up dishes of insight.”
- SOHH.com

"...Wordsworth is one of the most talented emcees alive..."
- HipHopDx.com

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