Wordplay (born Tao Rogers-Wright, 11 November 1974 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 7, 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]

[edit] 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 professional approach to industry.^[1][7]

[edit] Career

[edit] Film

• Dandy Dust (1998) (Director SCHEIRL, Hans, New Boys Productions, DV8-Film, Vienna, Hackneyed Productions.)

[edit] 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]

[edit] Discography

[edit] 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.)

[edit] See also

• Mongrel
• English hip hop

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Wordplay at MySpace
• Mongrel at MySpace
• Artist Interview at britishhiphop.co.uk, 03 February 2009