Def Ethics

WORDSMITH - STICKS & STONES

2009-10-14T06:21:00.002-07:00

THE CRO DEBATE

2009-10-14T06:21:00.001-07:00

WORDSMITH - Woah Tv Interview

2009-10-14T06:07:00.000-07:00

WORDSMITH - IN PURSUIT OF HARMONY

2009-02-28T17:43:00.001-08:00

After the release of the critically acclaimed "They Don't Seem to Care" Ep, Wordsmith launches his eagerly anticipated album "In Pursuit of Harmony" on Def Ethics recordings. With impressive integrity, style and perception, this is an outstanding body of work. Introspective lyricism combined with raw presence and charisma perfected over a decade, mark Wordsmith out as a British MC with heart and passion.

In this superb 18 track album he works alongside the UK's finest hip-hop producers and underground mc's, sculpting a comprehensive collection of his finest music to date. Beat makers Chemo, Show n Prove, Ido, Apatight and Caruana provide a wide variety of solid, rolling instrumental tracks. Wordsmith's variety of themes and rhyming styles shine as individual production styles complement each other across the album, seamlessly returning to the classic boom-bap of hip-hop music.

If you were looking for a who's who of UK hip-hop you need to go no further. This is a truly impressive cast, featuring mc’s Dubbledge, Dr Syntax, Orifice Vulgatron, Skriblah Dan Gough, SuparNovar, Genesis Elijah, Metropolis and Micall Parkinsun and showcasing the up and coming talent of London-based Big Ben.

Both sides of Wordsmiths notorious, roadman, character battle it out in The Pursuit of Harmony. The wit and perception of the 'Light' takes on the street smarts, drug use and violent tendencies of the 'Dark' in a biographical tale of hardship, determination and the will to survive. The two 12" releases from the album display the head to head conflict, each with its own tone and character, the questioning 'They Don't Seem to Care' versus 'The Bad Guy', an all out banger, each a benchmark release for the future.

Very rarely do you see a more complete collection of music from a UK hip-hop artist! This is undoubtedly the most exciting release from the underground this year and sets Wordsmith apart from the rest of the crowd. Focussed on big things in the future watch out for Wordsmiths coalition!

TRACK LISTING
THEY DON’T SEEM TO CARE – produced by Beat Butcha
NOMAD
THE CRO DEBATE
STICKS & STONES (feat. Foreign Beggars)
RUNAWAY
SLIP & SLIDE (feat. Big Ben)
BEAUTIFUL LIFE
LOK DAT (feat. Dubbledge & Micall Parknsun)
THE BAD GUY
THREE STRIKES (feat. Skribblah & Diamond Ruff)
WAIT AND SEE – produced by Chemo
LEAVE IT ALONE (feat. Dr Syntax)
COMMON CAUSE (feat. Genesis Elijah)
CARRY ON
NEVER WOULD’VE THOUGHT (FEAT. Big Ben & SuparNovar)
SON
OUTRO
THE COALITION (feat. Big Ben, Genesis Elijah, Micall Parknsun, Dubbledge, Ahmos, SuparNovar, Diamond Ruff)

WORDSMITH - THE ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY

2009-02-24T08:51:00.000-08:00

DON'T SLEEP!!! FREE FOR GUESTLIST!!!

FOR GUESTLIST PLEASE EMAIL
DEFETHICS@YAHOO.CO.UK

Wordsmith interview on Certified Banger

2009-02-23T14:08:00.000-08:00

Fresh off the press.... Brand new Wordsmith interview on Certified Banger:

An insight into the man about to unleash a hot product on the UK scene!

"Violence and weapons are a whole separate story... We as public entertainers have an opportunity and responsibility to discuss these problems!"

UK Hip Hop legend Wordsmith is a week away from the release of his second album 'In Pursuit of Harmony'. 18 tracks of pure goodness that will easily be one of the UK albums of the year can be yours in 7 days. In the meantime, check out what the man himself has to say about it

Read more here..

http://certifiedbanger.blogspot.com/2009/02/wordsmith-interview.html

WORDSMITH - THE ALBUM TOUR

2009-02-15T09:38:00.000-08:00

WORDSMITH

THE ALBUM TOUR

Featuring:

WORDSMITH

GENESIS ELIJAH

BIG BEN

SUPAR NOVAR

DJ RACE

Also available with:

MICALL PARKNSUN

DUBBLEDGE

DR SYNTAX

AHMOS

Hitting the road again after all his hard work in the studio, Wordsmith is going all out to promote his forthcoming album "In Pursuit of Harmony".

One of the UK's strongest mc's is back on stage where he belongs. An awesome live performer his presence on the microphone makes an impact wherever he goes. Crowd rocking beats and scratches combined with raw charisma, wit and lyrical dexterity.

The tour features one of the strongest line ups around, with fellow F.L.I.P family members Big Ben and Supar Novar added to the familiar faces of Genesis Elijah and DJ Race, who worked together on the Trading Bars Tour.

Expect an explosive example of banging UK hip-hop at it's finest!

DATES AVAILABLE MARCH/APRIL

WORDSMITH - LINKS

2009-02-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd throw up some Wordsmith links..

Myspace
www.myspace.com/wordsmithuk

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/WORDSMITH/10593688053?ref=ts

Reverb Nation
http://www.reverbnation.com/wordsmithuk

Def Ethics
www.myspace.com/djrace

Def Ethics previous shows

2009-02-12T04:17:00.000-08:00

My nights have featured artists such as:

DJ QBERT, TIM DOG, MOE LOVE, CL SMOOTH, PRINCE PAUL, KRS -ONE, DJ YODA, JEHST, BRAINTAX, MYSTRO, BLADE, BLAKEY, WOODY, PHI-LIFE-CYPHER, DJ ROAST, BLAK TWANG, C2C, DJ VADIM, 2TALL, DJ NOIZE, WORDSMITH, PITMAN, YUNGUN, GRAND WIZZARD THEODORE, TASK FORCE, THE SUGARHILL GANG, GENESIS ELIJAH, SKINNYMAN, HARRY LOVE, TIGER STYLES, MUZZELL, TOMMY EVANS, DOC BROWN, PHI-LIFE-CYPHER, KAMANCHI SLY, SILK CUTS, THE IMAGINEERS, SURGICAL CUTS, HP & MR J, THE MENAGERIE, DOC BROWN, DJ QUEST and INFINITE POTENTIAL

If you've been missed out I apologise but the list gives you a taste of where I'm coming fom, a dedicated hip-hop fan and turntablist.

If you've not made it down to a night yet you'll have plenty more opportunities so watch this space.

Thanks to all who have shown support and props to all cats on the scene.

Peace J

WORDSMITH -THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE EP

2009-02-10T09:44:00.000-08:00

OUT NOW!!

The first official release on Def Ethics Recordings!

Dope 4 Track EP

They Don't Seem to Care produced by Beat Butcha