Wordsmith
A multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the worlds of hip-hop, theater, education, and orchestral music. As a songwriter, actor, playwright, educator, and symphonic collaborator, he creates art with purpose ♒️
- Role
- Music Licensor at The Walt Disney Company
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Wordsmith
Wordsmith is a multidisciplinary artist and philanthropist from Baltimore, Maryland, known for blending the raw energy of hip-hop with the elegance of classical orchestration and the soul of jazz and spoken word. A storyteller and educator, he transforms music into a force for social impact — connecting generations, cultures, and communities through purpose-driven art.A Grammy Voting Member, winner of the 2025 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, and finalist for the 2025 Baltimore Screenwriters Competition, Wordsmith has built a global following by creating music that teaches as much as it entertains. His compositions carry messages of empathy, perseverance, and unity. With albums like Music for Mankind and Masterpiece Theater, he continues to redefine what it means to be a conscious artist today — balancing lyricism, live instrumentation, and theatrical expression in every performance.As a composer and artistic partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Wordsmith has written commissioned works that merge orchestral arrangements with hip-hop storytelling, earning recognition from educators, arts organizations, and civic leaders. His powerful collaboration Network to Freedom — inspired by the Underground Railroad — bridges American history and contemporary activism, bringing audiences face-to-face with the resilience of the human spirit.Wordsmith’s work extends far beyond the stage. As founder of Rise with a Purpose, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, he empowers youth and underserved communities through music, theater, and education. Its flagship program, the My Brilliance Shines Youth Theater Troupe, gives Baltimore students hands-on experience in acting, writing, and performance.His music has reached millions through placements on major networks such as ESPN, WWE, Netflix, AMC, and NBC. His distinctive sound — a fusion of soulful melodies, cinematic storytelling, and inspirational wordplay — has appeared in commercials, films, and television around the world.As an actor, Wordsmith expands his impact across stage and screen through a growing list of dynamic, purpose-driven performances. His television work includes a featured role on The Braxton’s: The First Family, and on film he appears in the independent drama About That Time. Onstage, he has performed in major theatrical productions such as A Soldier’s Tale with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe, A Few Good Men, Pipeline, and more.
Experience
Music Licensor
Feb 2020 — Present · US
Music vendor for ESPN Music!Disney owns and operates the ABC broadcast network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic; publishing, merchandising, music, and theater divisions; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN+, Hulu, and
Education
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Music and Theater
2002
Morgan State University
Mass communication, Radio and Television
1998 — 2000
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