| 词条 | Wordplay (musician) |
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|name = Wordplay |image = |caption = Wordplay |background = solo_singer |birth_name = Tao Rogers-Wright |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|11|11}} |origin = South London, England |genre = Hip hop |occupation = Actor, hip hop artist |years_active = 1998–present |associated_acts = Mongrel}} Wordplay (born Tao Rogers-Wright, 11 November 1984) is a musician and actor of mixed British and Black African descent.[1] Gaining worldwide exposure as an actor in 1998 through the Austrian Obscuro Gothic science fiction film "Dandy dust" directed by Hans Schierl.[2] An active recording artist since 2006, quoted[1] 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 7 March 2009 that Wordplay appeared on an official release in the form of "Alphabet Assassins"[3][4] the 10th track off the debut Mongrel album 'Better Than Heavy' released through the label 'Wall of Sound'.[5] 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[6] In 2010 Wordplay released his latest project 'An Emotional Victory'.[7] 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 2 March 2010 when 200 limited copys dubbed the premier edition were sold out directly from Wordplay through his online blog.[8] Early lifeWordplay (real name Tao Rogers-Wright) was born in the south of London, 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'[2] 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[1][9] CareerFilm
Other WorkTao Rogers-Wright is also a member of The National Youth Theatre (associated actors include Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Helen Mirren.) appearing in productions like 'The Deptford Tales'[10] Discography
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References1. ^1 2 {{Cite web|url=http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/features/interviews/wordplay.html|title=Wordplay interview by Nino|date=09-02-03|publisher=British Hip Hop|accessdate=2009-02-03}} {{authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Wordplay}}2. ^1 {{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166560/fullcredits#cast|title=Full cast and crew for Dandy Dust|publisher=Internet Movie Database|accessdate=2009-03-27}} 3. ^Mongrel (band) 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.play.com/Music/MP3-Download-Track/4-/9192470/Alphabet-Assassins/Product.html?aid=9191577|title=Play.com (UK)|publisher=Play.com|accessdate=2009-03-27|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524015940/http://www.play.com/Music/MP3-Download-Track/4-/9192470/Alphabet-Assassins/Product.html?aid=9191577|archivedate=24 May 2011|df=dmy-all}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.wallofsound.net/|title=Wall of Sound / Home|publisher=Wall of Sound|accessdate=2009-03-27|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308113947/http://www.wallofsound.net/|archivedate=8 March 2009|df=dmy-all}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.standupuk.co.uk/index.php/Interviews/Wordplay.html |title=Wordplay Interview |publisher=ukhh |accessdate=2009-03-27 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305092103/http://www.standupuk.co.uk/index.php/Interviews/Wordplay.html |archivedate=5 March 2009 }} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.itunes.apple.com/gb/album/an-emotional-victory/id373520393 |title=iTunes (UK)|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=2009-03-27}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://amoderndaypanther.com|title=amoderndaypanther.com (UK)|publisher=amoderndaypanther.com|accessdate=2009-03-27|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721053635/http://amoderndaypanther.com/|archivedate=21 July 2010|df=dmy-all}} 9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/wordplayuk|title=Wordplay – T.A.O.|publisher=Myspace|accessdate=2009-03-27}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/art.php?id=12843|title=National Youth Theatre's dramatic approach to question of identity|date=25 August 2007|publisher=Socialist Worker|accessdate=2009-03-27}} 6 : Black British male actors|Black British male rappers|1984 births|Living people|English people of South Sudanese descent|National Youth Theatre members |
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