Wordsworth & Stu Bangas "Two Kings" (Album Stream)

Here we are treated to a remarkable collaboration between Brooklyn emcee Wordsworth and Boston-based producer Stu Bangas, resulting in the album Two Kings. This project seamlessly blends Wordsworth's insightful lyricism with Stu Bangas' hard-hitting production. Two Kings is a 12-track album where Wordsworth delves into themes of resilience, personal growth, and societal observations.​ The album boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists including longtime collaborators Punchline and Masta Ace, as well as Ali Vegas, Breeze Brewin, John Robinson, eLZhi, D.V. Alias Khryst and the homie DJ Jon Doe. Stu Bangas' production is solid from start to finish, and Wordsworth's passionate delivery is evident throughout the project, so dig into their collab LP Two Kings below...

Wordsworth "The Fragility of Life" (Album Stream)

Wordsworth chases the success of both his top ten Amazon selling book, What Words Are Worth Vol. 1, as well as his appearance on Netflix's animated series, Peabody & Sherman, with his new album, The Fragility of Life. The Brooklyn native, first known for his guest appearances on hip-hop albums from Blackstar (Mos Def and Talib Kweli), A Tribe Called Quest's gold selling LP, The Love Movement, and co-creating MTV’s The Lyricist Lounge Show, delivers a quality body of work for his latest effort, that’s produced entirely by UK producer, Kelzwiththeheat. The Fragility of Life boasts guest appearances from his frequent collaborator Masta Ace, along with Jessica Care Moore, Supastition, Erv Ford, Xperience, Adanita Ross, Pearl Gates, JSoul, Finale, Jacqueline Constance, Pav Bundy, and upcoming Baton Rouge talented group Zues and B.E.A.N. To boot, the LP is accompanied with videos for album cuts, "Skin," "The Teacher Song," and "Thank God for Waking Up." Listen below...

The Lyricist Lounge Show (4 Episodes, 2000-2001)

The Lyricist Lounge Show combined traditional comedic skits with the breakthrough concept of lyrical sketches, an innovative convergence of hip-hop music and theatrical narratives. Farcical comedic sketches pushed the envelope of political correctness, while lyrical acts showcased the talent of the show's resident rappers, who performed humorous vignettes with rhyming dialogue and hip hop beats. The lyrical sketches featured a variety of hip hop artists such as Q-Tip, Mos Def, Cee-lo, Common, Tash, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Krayzie Bone, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, and a host of others. The ensemble cast of the series included rappers Wordsworth, Master Fuol, and Baby Power (aka BabeePower). All three were responsible for creating, writing, and producing the lyrical sketches. Marty Belafsky, Tracee Ellis Ross, Heather McDonald, Mike Ricca and Jordan Black formed the comedic side of the cast, each with their own original brand of humor. Due to high production costs and conflict between the show's producers and MTV, the show lasted for only two seasons. As Wordsworth, BabeePower, and Master Fuol rap on the theme song: "Welcome to the lyricist lounge show, it's rappin' and actin', laughin', clappin', lights, cameras, action, we're the first ones to ever place a sketch to a beat, it's the avenue the street where hip hop and comedy meet..." Props to AndyMan187 for uploading and sharing four random episodes of the show, check them out below...

Wordsworth & Pearl Gates "Champion Sounds" (Album Stream)

Wordsworth and Pearl Gates navigate through tragedy and triumph with musical moxie on Champion Sound. Having previously collaborated on various projects (Wordsworth solo albums, eMC), this effort allows their familiarity to sonically take shape in ways, both complimentary and dynamic. This thirteen song, Quincy Tones-produced ensemble evokes the spirit of quintessential east coast hip-hop while elaborating stylistically beyond its boundaries. Quincy Tones, born and raised in West London, has produced for Royce Da 5’9 (Dinner Time), Jay Electronica and Diddy (Ghost of Christopher Wallace), Fashawn (Man of the House), and eMC (Winds of Change). Quincy Tones describes his sound as melodic, soulful, and emotional. Champion Sound is an honest journey into the human experience; traveling through captivating melodies, stellar drum loops and witty lyricism at the speed of life. Guest features include the legendary Kool G. Rap, Talib Kweli, Rasheed Chappell, and eMC affiliate Masta Ace. As Wordsworth says on the album titled track Champion Sound, “Title Contenders and Rivals surrender’”. Listen to Words and Pearl Gates' Champion Sounds below...

Wordsworth "New Beginning" (Album Stream)

New Beginning is a collaborative album between Brooklyn native Wordsworth - Lyricist Lounge Alum, 1/3 of the Hip-Hop group eMC (Masta Ace and Stricklin) - and LA's Donel Smokes - an M.C. also known for producing and mixing music for artist such as Blu, Chali 2na, and The Pharcyde, to name a few. Their album, New Beginning, features Blu, Chali 2na, eMC group members Masta Ace and Stricklin, Queen Herawin of The Juggaknots, Range Da Messenga, Adanita Ross, and the new comer Pearl Gates. As with all Wordsworth projects, it's about the lyrics, dig in, and pay close attention!

Masta Ace ''Disposable Arts'' (Album Documentary)

Originally released in 2001, ''Disposable Arts'' is a thematic/concept album by Brooklyn eMCee Masta Ace. The concept follows that Masta Ace is being released from prison, his return to home and joining ''The Institute of Disposable Arts.'' The album contain many guest artists like Masta Ace's group eMC (Stricklin & Wordsworth), Apocalypse, Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth, Rah Digga, J-Ro of Tha Alkaholiks, King Tee, Jean Grae, Punchline, Young Zee and more. Also a bunch of different producers (Paul Nice, Domingo, Deacon The Villain of CunninLynguists, Xplicit, Ayatollah, Sabor and more), this album is seen as a timeless classic album and one of the most flawlessly crafter conceptual projects. In the documentary, you will see most of the contributors to the ''Disposable Arts'' album, with interviews, stories behind the tracks, and more content about the making of “Disposable Arts.” A great documentary, about a flawlessly crafted conceptual album! Dig in below. 

"...It's been five years at least, waiting for a peace
Bouncing off of these walls awaiting my release
Pacing like a caged lion with rage crying
All them days trying to engage with the iron
Stuck in between a rock and a hard place
I got down on my knees, looked into God's face
It's really not the same, is it? With low digits
And y'all ain't hold me down, ain't paid me no visits..."