As an undergraduate at the State University of New York's Old Westbury campus, Wordsworth became a distinguished member of the student body population by penning all of his papers and writing assignments in lyrical verse. After graduating with a degree in English Language and Literature in 1998, Wordsworth teamed up with part-time rhyme partner Punchline to form a duo, commonly known as Punch 'N' Words, and began making the rounds on the national underground Hip Hop open mic circuit. Audiences immediately responded to their conversational chemistry, and the duo rapidly developed a loyal fan base.
After commanding the stage at a Lyricist Lounge showcase in 1997, event host Q-Tip was so impressed that he tapped Wordsworth and Punchline to perform on "Rock Rock, Y'all," the closing track on A Tribe Called Quest's 1998 gold-certified album The Love Movement. Later that same year the duo was also featured on Black Star's "Twice Inna Lifetime." In addition to appearing on a multitude of other artists' albums, Punch and Words appeared in three Lyricist Lounge-related tour in 2000, both compilation albums on Mic Media/Rawkus, and MTV's groundbreaking sketch comedy series The Lyricist Lounge Show, which Wordsworth co-created, scripted and starred in. After they released a self-titled EP on Mona Hip Hop/Landspeed in 2001, the pair amicably moved on to pursue solo endeavors.
Over the years, Wordsworth has also gained solo notoriety by performing on radio shows including Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito and Sway and Tech's Wake Up Show. He frequents open mic venues and has appeared on popular mix tapes that have circulated worldwide. In addition to pursuing a career as a solo emcee and continuing to be featured on other artists' albums, Wordsworth has parlayed the experience he gained from The Lyricist Lounge Show into a budding career both on and off-camera in film and television. 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, which debuted at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. He has been a guest host for the video show Telemundo, and has toured over the past year with gifted emcee J-Live throughout the U.S. and Europe.
In 2002 Wordsworth released his first solo single "On Your Feet" produced by Da Beatminerz, with B-side “That Way” produced by Curt Gowdy. In 2003 Words received high praise for his second single “Not Me” produced by J-Zone, with the B-side “Wildlife” produced by Sebb. He recorded the song “Bosoms” with Soulive and J-Live, and continued to work on his album project.
In November 2003 Words signed to up-and-coming label Halftooth Records, and his highly anticipated debut solo album, Mirror Music, will be released in August 2004. The first single from Mirror Music is “Gotta Pay” produced by Oddisee with the B-side “Trust” produced by Dox 1. Vinyl for the single will be in stores in late June.
Wordsworth's new work is a significant departure from the music he created with Punch both lyrically and musically. It's refreshingly gritty, smart, ripe with wisdom acquired through life experiences and incredibly compelling. “In my rhymes, I try to create pictures that illustrate emotions,” Words explains. “When people hear my album I want them to feel like I said everything they couldn't say, so when a song ends their response is, 'Word'! To put it bluntly, my album is like an audio art gallery of emotions."
Clearly, no boundaries can contain the unlimited ability of Wordsworth. He is endowed with versatile talent - including rapping, acting, writing, producing and performing - along with charming charisma, handsome good looks and raw star quality. Wordsworth is poised to emerge as a triple-threat crossover virtuoso with mainstream appeal and street credibility - personifying the ingenuity of Hip Hop.
Wordsworth is an underground hip hop MC from Brooklyn, and a graduate of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury. Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on A Tribe Called Quest's The Love Movement and on Mos Def and Talib Kweli's Black Star. He was also involved in the critically acclaimed MTV comedy sketch series Lyricist Lounge. He made his solo debut in September 2004 with Mirror Music. He also featured in a Slam Bush music video where he's hip hop "battling" a nervous George W. Bush (or at least footage of him taken from other videos).[1] Words is a member of the supergroup eMC, alongside Masta Ace, Punchline and Strick.
EVOL
Wordsworth Lyrics
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People love to be fake
How you think you In love when you ain't?
What it means? That depends on the mood
Gotta watch how it′s used
If that's it then we got it confused - like
When you down and out, then they love to see you
Why be in it when you seen what it does?
If you ask my definition of love - it′s evil
Yeah, I′m tryin' to cop designer shoes and the socks
The jewels and the watch
Be one of them dudes on top that cruise in the yacht
I won′t choose to stop 'til my crews in the _____
With twenty-twos on the drop - and we bruisin′ the block
The first time I heard All About the Benjamins,
I was out tryin' to get the cake like ______
I′m tryin' to get designer names and things,
All kinds of change, ain't tryin′ to change - look
I don′t know what kind of sense it brings,
I'm in the hood but in love with expensive things
And I dropped outta school for the cash and the money
To dash with my honey - this passion is funny
Guess you could say she got the best of me
Cause my life outta control, bout to crash like a test dummy
I got a Prada but it don′t fit me,
Can't risk God to tell me that love gon′ get me
And understand that we lovin' the hate
People love to be fake
How you think you In love when you ain′t?
What it means? That depends on the mood
Gotta watch how it's used
If that's it then we got it confused - like
When you down and out, then they love to see you
When you on top, then they′d love to be you
Why be in it when you seen what it does?
If you ask my definition of love - it′s evil
If that four-letter word was never heard, then we'd be on better terms
Hurts to say it, and I hear, but in return
Fiend to fall in it, me, I′m more timid,
Seen it as me wantin' to be with more women.
But I′m not - you the only lady I got,
Gave you a shot, It's me and you ain′t gotta save you a spot
On the way to Macy's to shop, talk Italian or not,
Babies'll drop, I pulled over, and it made me just stop
In the car she asked What up with us?
I told her It′s all good, I ain′t in love, but I do see an us in lust.
She said there's us in trust,
And in her eyes there′d been an us, and she'd had a crush
We blind is an us-in′ rush
Responded is an us a must?
I said on the up-and-up, you can get out and walk,
Cause this an us-or-bust.
Enough's enough, told her there′s an us in fuss
So give us a sush or there won't be an us to discuss.
And understand that we lovin' the hate
People love to be fake
How you think you In love when you ain′t?
What it means? That depends on the mood
Gotta watch how it′s used
If that's it then we got it confused - like
When you down and out, then they love to see you
When you on top, then they′d love to be you
Why be in it when you seen what it does?
If you ask my definition of love - it's evil
In the song Evol, Wordsworth talks about the idea of love being evil. He questions why people claim to be in love when they are not really. He states that people love to be fake and it is confusing how love is used. According to him, when one is down and out, people love to see them but when they are on top, others love to be them. He gives an example of himself trying to get designer shoes, clothes, and expensive things. He dropped out of school for the love of money and his passion is funny. He also talks about his relationship, which is more based on lust than love. Wordsworth believes that the word love is overused and that it has become an evil term instead of a beautiful one.
The song is based on the idea of love and how it is misused in society. Instead of love being a beautiful and powerful feeling, people use it for their own selfish gain. Wordsworth is questioning why people claim to be in love when in reality, they are just faking it. He is also giving examples of how people use love to their advantage, like when they want to be seen with those on top or when they want to be loved when they are down and out. Overall, Wordsworth's message is that the word love is evil when it is misused.
Line by Line Meaning
And understand that we lovin' the hate
We have grown accustomed to enjoying the negativity and maliciousness that surrounds us.
People love to be fake
Individuals tend to thrive on being insincere and disingenuous in their actions and relationships.
How you think you In love when you ain′t?
One cannot claim to be in love unless they genuinely possess such emotions towards one another.
What it means? That depends on the mood
The meaning or significance of love alters depending on the circumstance, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact definition.
Gotta watch how it's used
It is important to be mindful of how the term 'love' is being employed and interpreted in different contexts.
If that's it then we got it confused - like
If our understanding and application of the concept of love is limited or misguided, then we are likely to have a faulty understanding of it.
When you down and out, then they love to see you
Other people often derive pleasure in seeing an individual in a low or disadvantageous position.
When you on top, then they′d love to be you
Conversely, individuals tend to envy and desire to be those who are successful and prosperous.
Why be in it when you seen what it does?
After witnessing the negative consequences of pursuing status and wealth, why continue to aspire for such things?
If you ask my definition of love - it's evil
According to the artist, love is inherently malevolent and wicked in nature.
Writer(s): Clear Duval A, Dorrell Lamont, Johnson Vinson Jamel, Poole Justin Elijah
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anthonylugo6012
[VERSE 2] Wordsworth
If that four-letter word was never heard, then we�'d be on better terms
Hurts to say it, and I hear, but in return
Fiend to fall in it, me, I�'m more timid,
Seen it as me wantin�' to be with more women.
But I�'m not – you the only lady I got,
Gave you a shot, It�'s me and you ain�'t gotta save you a spot
On the way to Macy�'s to shop, talk Italian or not,
Babies�'ll drop, I pulled over, and it made me just stop
In the car she asked “What up with us?”
I told her “It�'s all good, I ain�'t in love, but I do see an us in lust.”
She said “there�'s us in trust,”
and in her eyes there�'d been an us, and she�'d had a crush
We blind is an us-in�' rush
Responded “is an us a must?”
I said “on the up-and-up, you can get out and walk,
Cause this an us-or-bust.”
Enough�'s enough, told her “there�'s an us in fuss
So give us a sush or there won�'t be an us to discuss.”
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@anthonylugo6012
has to be the some of the best word play ever... shout to WordsWorth.
@BlackAtticus
this dudes rhymes skills are RRRIIIIDDDIICCUUULLOOUUUSSS
@nathalyone
Just love Wordsworth..... Love his flow... never gets old!!!
@jah7514
R.I.P. Just Time!
@Junyar
Only 1 comment ?? this is a Classic! Words second verse is one of the illest verses ever..
@yaboy7777777
masta ace and wordsworth a great combo two of the most underated MC's
@Lennymazzotti142
this song is wit it
@NickelNine
that third verse tho.... damn
@hydroids
This is tight, respect.
@krh11301
Dope Joint, real hiphop here. Wordsworth fuckin killed that