Wordplay (musician)
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Wordplay (born Tao Rogers-Wright, 11th November 1984 is a musician/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, it wasn't until March 7th, 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 appeard 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]
Early life
Wordplay (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 proffesional approach to industry.[7][1]
Career
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 Theatre (associated actors include Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Helen Mirren.) appearing in productions like 'The Deptford Tales'[8]
Discography
Collaborations
- Alphabet Assassins (2008) (with Mongrel alongside Wretch, Stylah, Tony D, Skinnyman, Purple, No.Lay, III Mill, Mic Righteous, Logic, Kyza, Skirmish, Smife, Franrtic Frank, Doc Brown and Deadly Hunta.)
See also
References
- ^ a b "Wordplay interview by Nino". British Hip Hop. 09-02-03. Retrieved 2009-02-03.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "Full cast and crew for Dandy Dust". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Mongrel (band) wiki". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Play.com (UK)". Play.com. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Wall of Sound / Home". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Wordplay Interview". ukhh. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "Wordplay - T.A.O." Myspace. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
- ^ "National Youth Theatre's dramatic approach to question of identity". Socialist Worker. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
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