Mirror Music
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Mirror Music by Wordsworth is an underground hip-hop album released by Halftooth Records in 2004. It is Wordsworth's highly anticipated debut after his album Punch N' Words
with Punchline and many songs with Masta Ace
, Black Star
and others. It features production from Da Beatminerz
, Ayatollah
, Oddisee
and DJ Static as well as many unknown producers like Frequency. It features guest vocals from Masta Ace, Kenn Starr
, Punchline and other lesser known artists.
Wordsworth commenting on the albums title says "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. And when I look at people, the audience, and they look at me, I think they see a reflection from me in my music."
Punch N' Words
Punch N' Words EP is an EP by the rap duo Punchline and Wordsworth under the pseudonym Punch-N-Words. The EP is entirely produced by Curt Gowdy.This was the only release by the duo, as they soon sought after their own solo careers.-Track listing:...
with Punchline and many songs with Masta Ace
Masta Ace
Duval Clear , known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony"...
, Black Star
Black Star (hip hop group)
Black Star is a hip hop duo composed of Mos Def and Talib Kweli.-History:Black Star arose from the underground movement of the late 1990s, which was in large part due to Rawkus Records, an independent record label stationed in New York City. They released one self titled album...
and others. It features production from Da Beatminerz
Da Beatminerz
Da Beatminerz are a hip-hop production crew from Bushwick, Brooklyn, and are known for their dark, gritty sound that is very popular with the underground hip-hop scene.-History:The crew, originally composed of brothers Mr...
, Ayatollah
Ayatollah (producer)
Lamont Dorrell, better known as Ayatollah is a Hip-Hop producer from Queens, New York who has produced for predominantly New York-based rappers including Mos Def, R.A. The Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Wordsworth, Vast Aire, Afu-Ra, Guru, M.O.P., Inspectah Deck, Cormega, Ghostface Killah as well as...
, Oddisee
Oddisee
Amir Mohamed, better known as Oddisee is a hip hop producer and MC from Prince George's County, Maryland.-Biography:Oddisee was born in Washington, D.C. to an African-American mother and a Sudanese father. He grew up in Maryland influenced by hip-hop and soul as well as the myriad of musicians on...
and DJ Static as well as many unknown producers like Frequency. It features guest vocals from Masta Ace, Kenn Starr
Kenn Starr (rapper)
Kenn Starr is a rapper from Suffolk, Virginia, currently residing in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Starr is a member of the Low Budget Crew and also the duo Isaac Jones. His solo debut, Starr Status, was released in mid-2006.- Recording history :...
, Punchline and other lesser known artists.
Wordsworth commenting on the albums title says "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. And when I look at people, the audience, and they look at me, I think they see a reflection from me in my music."
Track listing
# | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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1 | "Right Now" | Ayatollah | Wordsworth |
2 | "What We Gon' Do" | DJ Static | Wordsworth |
3 | "12 Months" | Da Beatminerz | Adanita Ross, Wordsworth |
4 | "Trust" | Dox 1 | Wordsworth |
5 | "Be A Man" | DJ 3D, DJ A. Vee | Wordsworth |
6 | "Not Fair" | Curt Gowdy | Punchline, Wordsworth |
7 | "One Day" | Frequency | Wordsworth |
8 | "Gotta Pay" | Oddisee | Wordsworth |
9 | "Shoulder" | Frequency | Wordsworth |
10 | "Head High" | Oddisee | Kenn Starr, Oddisee, Wordsworth |
11 | "Guardian Angel" | Curt Gowdy | Wordsworth |
12 | "Point Blank" | Sebb | Wordsworth |
13 | "Fast Lane" | Belief | Wordsworth |
14 | "Don't Go" | Frequency | Adanita Ross, Wordsworth |
15 | "Evol" | Ayatollah | Justin Time, Masta Ace, Wordsworth |
16 | "Run" | Dave Dar | Wordsworth |
17 | "Unity" | R. Thentic | Wordsworth |
18 | "Gonna Be" | Oddisee | Wordsworth |
*19 | "On Your Feet" [Bonus Track] | Da Beatminerz | Wordsworth |
*20 | "That Way" [Bonus Track] | Curt Gowdy | Wordsworth |
Samples
- "Right Now"
- "Blues Get off My Shoulder" by Little MiltonLittle MiltonJames Milton Campbell, Jr. , better known as Little Milton, was an American electric blues, rhythm and blues, and soul singer and guitarist, best known for his hit records "Grits Ain't Groceries" and "We're Gonna Make It."-Biography:Milton was born James Milton Campbell, Jr., in the Mississippi...
- "Blues Get off My Shoulder" by Little Milton
- "On Your Feet"
- "Thanks For Loving Me" by The PersuadersThe PersuadersThe Persuaders can refer to:* The Persuaders!, a 1970s TV series starring Roger Moore and Tony Curtis* The Persuaders , a 1970s soul music band...
- "Thanks For Loving Me" by The Persuaders
- "Fastlane"
- "Maybe Today" by Dee Dee BridgewaterDee Dee BridgewaterDee Dee Bridgewater is an American Jazz singer. She is a three-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, as well as a Tony Award - winning stage actress and host of National Public Radio's syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater...
- "Maybe Today" by Dee Dee Bridgewater
- "Be A Man"
- "What Am I Waiting For" by The O'JaysThe O'JaysThe O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1963 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert , Walter Williams , William Powell , Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005...
- "What Am I Waiting For" by The O'Jays
- "Unity"
- "Love Theme From Spartacus" by Magical Connection
- "Trust"
- "Love Has Come To Me" by Detroit EmeraldsDetroit EmeraldsThe Detroit Emeralds were an American R&B vocal group, best known in the early 1970s. They are best remembered for their 1973 transatlantic hit single, "Feel The Need In Me".-Career:...
- "Love Has Come To Me" by Detroit Emeralds
- "Evol"
- "Now That We Found Love" by The O'JaysThe O'JaysThe O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1963 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert , Walter Williams , William Powell , Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005...
- "Now That We Found Love" by The O'Jays
- "Guardian Angel"
- "I'll Take Care of You" by Bobby BlandBobby BlandRobert Calvin Bland better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul. He is an original member of the Beale Streeters, and is sometimes referred to as the "Lion of the Blues"...
- "I'll Take Care of You" by Bobby Bland
- "One Day"
- "Yesterday's Dream" by Shades of Black Lightning
- "What We Gon' Do"
- "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill WithersBill WithersWilliam Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. Some of his best-known songs are "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands"...
- "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers
- "That Way"
- "Let's Start All Over Again" by The ManhattansThe ManhattansThe Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group, with a string of hit records spanning four decades. Their best known million-selling songs being "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and 'Shining Star' in 1980...
- "Let's Start All Over Again" by The Manhattans
Album singles
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"On Your Feet"
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"Gotta Pay"
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