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 (...
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’”.
Wordsworth is a musician and graduate of the University of Miami, with a Masters of Music Business, and a graduate of S.U.N.Y Old Westbury, with a bachelors degree in Language Arts. In 2016, he was honored as one of the top 50 graduates of Old Westbury. He used his unique skill to write his college papers in rhyme in multiple subjects. Recently, he’s received a Masters of Secondary Education, from Grand Canyon University. He is also known as a Co-creator of MTV’s The Lyricist Lounge Show. His music has appeared on shows such as Criminal Minds and NCIS. His musical contributions expand to animation soundtracks such as Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Dexter’s Laboratory: Hip-Hop experiment, and currently appears as himself on Netflix’s Peabody and Sherman, season 1 episode 2. Also, he is part of the Hip-Hop group eMC, with Masta Ace and Stricklin.
Since, 2016 he has excelled as a teacher and developed a music course unlike any in the country. Wordsworth appeared on Fox 4 news discussing the program https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/oak-hammock-middle-school-combines-music-and-learning
The curriculum has been created to contribute something unique to world after receiving his Masters of Music Business. He plans to turn his curriculum into a national course. He is currently working on an autobiography, documenting his journey of music and education. Wordsworth was recently the guest speaker at New York’s Baruch College to speak during one of their music business classes.
Washington Heights, New York bred rapper/singer Pearl Gates is a fresh face in Hip Hop but no stranger to blessing industry insiders and fans with quality music.
Pearl Gates released his first mixtape "A Star In A Broken Sky" and immediately began to strengthen his grassroots movement. This led to opportunities touring with Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Boldy James (Mass Appeal Records) and PRhyme (Royce da 5'9 and DJ Premier).
Gates appeared alongside rap supergroup eMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Stricklin) on "Fly Thoughts," the first single off their album "The Tonight Show" (via Penalty Entertainment/Sony RED) and inked a deal with Below System Records (Netherlands) shortly thereafter. His debut EP “Diamond Mind” was released in 2015 and features production from Khrysis of Justus League (9th Wonder), Kic Beats, iRobot Scott (for Triangle Park Music) and Sirplus. Artists featured include Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Boldy James among others.
He then followed up with "Play This," an EP with fellow rapper Syll which gained support from the likes of DJ Premier and DJ Eclipse, and led to Kool G Rap featuring Pearl on his album "Return of The Don" alongside Crooked I and Willie The Kid on the song "World Is Mine." He's also featured on albums from Ed O.G, Blu and DV Alias Khryst among others.
His critically acclaimed full length debut album "Live From The First" was released in 2017. The well received outing features Cassidy, Torae, Bri Steves (Atlantic Records) and Geechi Suede from Camp Lo.
Aside from his releases, Gates has song placements on hit the TV series “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS LA” and Own Network’s show “Queen Sugar.” He’s also penned records for artists such as Keisha Chante, R&B group Good Girl (Warner Bros. Records) and is part of the Philadelphia-based hip hop collective TheIdea.
