Wordplay
Encyclopedia
Wordplay is a musician
/actor
, of mixed British
and Black African descent
. Gaining worldwide exposure as an actor in 1998 through the Austrian Obscuro Gothic science fiction film "Dandy dust" directed by Hans Schierl. An active recording artist since 2006, quoted as being "..among the absolute zenith of British MCs that are carrying more than their fair weight of intellect and integrity that keeps this scene rolling. Well recognised for his work with rapper LowKey
; Wordplay matches lyrical flow with mental faculty, conscious content with brilliant beats. A favourite all over the scene, and a reminder of the essence of hip hop for many."
It was not until March 7, 2009 that Wordplay appeared on an official release in the form of "Alphabet Assassins" the 10th track off the debut Mongrel
album 'Better Than Heavy' released through the label 'Wall of Sound'.
Wordplay has toured with, opened for or appeared on stage with both Mongrel (band) and Reverend and the Makers
at various festivals and concerts including Glastonbury
, T In The Park
and Oxegen
In 2010 Wordplay released his latest project 'An Emotional Victory'. There was confusion as to weather this was a mixtape or an album, having been dubbed "The Fixtape" and entrant into the mixtape awards then cited as being an album by online blogs like Hip Hop Kings. Wordplay has been quoted as calling it "a street album" on twitter, this is supported by other official blogs like that of kiss 100 Dj MK. The Street Album had an unnofficial release on 02/03/2010 when 200 limited copys dubbed the premier edition were sold out directly from Wordplay through his online blog http://amoderndaypanther.com
, where he grew up with his mother until there eventual move to the west of the City in the mid 90s, appearing in a number of advertising campaigns from Going Live!
and Mr Blobby to Popular shows like Blue Peter
as well as appearing in International Films such as 'Dandi Dust' a NEW BOYS PRODUCTION and a success in Japan for Director HANS SCHEIRL. Mid 2002, Still un established, Tao met another young man known as Lowkey
, The UK Rapper responsible for Underground Classics Like "The Mad World Remix" as well as The "Key to the Game" Trilogy, Wordplay with his influence began taking a more professional approach to industry. he also lives in kent Margate he went to school at hartsdown tec college
(associated actors include Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Helen Mirren.) appearing in productions like 'The Deptford Tales'
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
/actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, of mixed British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Black African descent
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations...
. Gaining worldwide exposure as an actor in 1998 through the Austrian Obscuro Gothic science fiction film "Dandy dust" directed by Hans Schierl. An active recording artist since 2006, quoted as being "..among the absolute zenith of British MCs that are carrying more than their fair weight of intellect and integrity that keeps this scene rolling. Well recognised for his work with rapper LowKey
Lowkey
Kareem Dennis is a musician and political activist of English and Iraqi descent, better known by his stage name Lowkey. He first became known through a series of mixtapes he released before he was 18, before taking a hiatus from the music business...
; Wordplay matches lyrical flow with mental faculty, conscious content with brilliant beats. A favourite all over the scene, and a reminder of the essence of hip hop for many."
It was not until March 7, 2009 that Wordplay appeared on an official release in the form of "Alphabet Assassins" the 10th track off the debut Mongrel
Mongrel (British band)
Mongrel are a group formed in 2008, by former Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson. Alongside Nicholson in the band are Jon McClure and Joe Moskow, both of Reverend and the Makers, Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell and Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys as well as London rapper Lowkey from the...
album 'Better Than Heavy' released through the label 'Wall of Sound'.
Wordplay has toured with, opened for or appeared on stage with both Mongrel (band) and Reverend and the Makers
Reverend and The Makers
Reverend and The Makers are an indie pop band based in Sheffield, England and signed to Wall of Sound. The band is fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed "The Reverend"...
at various festivals and concerts including Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
, T In The Park
T in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
and Oxegen
Oxegen
Oxegen is an annual music festival in Ireland held since 2004, sponsored by Heineken. As of 2007, 2008, 2009, the festival has been cited as Ireland's biggest music festival. And by 2009, the festival is cited as the greenest festival, being a 100% carbon neutral event in Ireland. It was previously...
In 2010 Wordplay released his latest project 'An Emotional Victory'. There was confusion as to weather this was a mixtape or an album, having been dubbed "The Fixtape" and entrant into the mixtape awards then cited as being an album by online blogs like Hip Hop Kings. Wordplay has been quoted as calling it "a street album" on twitter, this is supported by other official blogs like that of kiss 100 Dj MK. The Street Album had an unnofficial release on 02/03/2010 when 200 limited copys dubbed the premier edition were sold out directly from Wordplay through his online blog http://amoderndaypanther.com
Early life
Wordplay (real name Tao Rogers-Wright) was born in the south of LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, where he grew up with his mother until there eventual move to the west of the City in the mid 90s, appearing in a number of advertising campaigns from Going Live!
Going Live!
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene.Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher....
and Mr Blobby to Popular shows like Blue Peter
Blue Peter
Blue Peter is the world's longest-running children's television show, having first aired in 1958. It is shown on CBBC, both in its BBC One programming block and on the CBBC channel. During its history there have been many presenters, often consisting of two women and two men at a time...
as well as appearing in International Films such as 'Dandi Dust' a NEW BOYS PRODUCTION and a success in Japan for Director HANS SCHEIRL. Mid 2002, Still un established, Tao met another young man known as Lowkey
Lowkey
Kareem Dennis is a musician and political activist of English and Iraqi descent, better known by his stage name Lowkey. He first became known through a series of mixtapes he released before he was 18, before taking a hiatus from the music business...
, The UK Rapper responsible for Underground Classics Like "The Mad World Remix" as well as The "Key to the Game" Trilogy, Wordplay with his influence began taking a more professional approach to industry. he also lives in kent Margate he went to school at hartsdown tec college
Film
- Dandy Dust (1998) (Director SCHEIRL, Hans, New Boys Productions, DV8-Film, Vienna, Hackneyed Productions.)
Other Work
Tao Rogers-Wright is also a member of The National Youth TheatreNational Youth Theatre
The National Youth Theatre is a registered charity in London, Great Britain, committed to creative, personal and social development of young people through the medium of creative arts....
(associated actors include Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Helen Mirren.) appearing in productions like 'The Deptford Tales'
Discography
- An Emotional Victory (2010) (with Nutty PNutty PAnton Flanders , better known by his stage name Nutty P, is a rapper and hip hop record producer from West London. He is best known for his unique production style and technique...
overseeing production, alongside collaborations with Pariz 1, Raw Smilez, Cobane, Mr 13 and Kidz(YBM)) - Words of Advice (2007)
Collaborations
- Alphabet Assassins (2008) (with MongrelMongrel (British band)Mongrel are a group formed in 2008, by former Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson. Alongside Nicholson in the band are Jon McClure and Joe Moskow, both of Reverend and the Makers, Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell and Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys as well as London rapper Lowkey from the...
alongside Wretch, Stylah, Tony D, Skinnyman, Purple, No.Lay, III Mill, Mic Righteous, Logic, Kyza, Skirmish, Smife, Franrtic Frank, Doc Brown and Deadly Hunta.)