Wordburglar
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SJ the Wordburglar is a Canadian
hip hop
artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia
, now based in Toronto
. His style is best described as energetic and zany with an emphasis on wordplay and humour. He primarily works with his crews Backburner and Props Dept for all aspects of his music creation, including production, cuts, mixing, mastering and guest vocals. He is currently working on his third full length album.
with a few exclusives in 2005 and Burglaritis in 2006. Both the vinyl EP and Burglaritis feature the song "Breeze," a duet with Quannum Projects
member Pigeon John
.
Wordburglar is building a reputation for a hype live show.
, Wordburglar was nominated for Canadian Music Week
's Indie Awards in the category of Favourite Urban Artist/Group or Duo, as well as winning the fan-voted award for Best Lyrics from CBC Radio 3
for his song "Word Owner." Burglaritis
was also the third most played hip hop album on Canadian college radio in 2006 according to Earshot
's year end chart summary. In 2007 he was selected as one of Urb Magazine's Next 1000 for their online content, and in 2008 he has been selected by them once again for their Next 100 in the print edition of the magazine. Wordburglar is currently working on his third album, tentatively titled 3rdburglar.
and Timbuktu
, and emcees Ghettosocks, Jesse Dangerously
, Ginzu 333, Thesis
, Selfhelp, Johnny Hardcore, Jay Bizzy, Rez Villain, More Or Les
and Toolshed.
He is also the founding member of The Props Dept.
run of Purple Octogon Theatre's Pulp Fiction - Live!! and has appeared in a number of short films and commercials. Sean Jordan is also behind YouTube
character Grandpa Funnybook, a spoof of Marvel Comics
creative genius Stan Lee
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, now based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. His style is best described as energetic and zany with an emphasis on wordplay and humour. He primarily works with his crews Backburner and Props Dept for all aspects of his music creation, including production, cuts, mixing, mastering and guest vocals. He is currently working on his third full length album.
Biography
Born as Sean Jordan, he original used the name Dandruff once or twice, SJ the Wordburglar began his rap career as a member of The Dregs of Society using the name SJ. Their biggest hit was a song called "Stuart" about one of their friends. It appears as a bonus cut on Wordburglar's self-titled debut. After the Dregs broke up, Wordburglar started a solo career as SJ, adopting the additional "the Wordburglar" upon teaming up with Beatmason for his first major single, "Wordburglar." The song was central to his self-released debut (Backburner) and was also included on the compilation Bassments of Badmen: Volume 2 (Hand'Solo Records) later that year. The song was also made into an animated video, which is featured on Jasmatuph's Preserving Efforts DVD video collection, and has been remixed by a number of different producers. Signing to Hand'Solo Records, Wordburglar followed his debut CD with a vinyl EP that collected songs from that album and his at-that-time upcoming BurglaritisBurglaritis
Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat Trick"#"Buttafly"#"Breeze" #"Sayin' Raps"#"Scova Notians"#"Eight Rappers & The Mason" Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat...
with a few exclusives in 2005 and Burglaritis in 2006. Both the vinyl EP and Burglaritis feature the song "Breeze," a duet with Quannum Projects
Quannum Projects
Quannum Projects is a hip hop collective based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has been active since 1992, when it was formed at UC Davis under the moniker Solesides Records. It is also the name of the independent record label that releases their records, as well as those of a number of other...
member Pigeon John
Pigeon John
Pigeon John is an American hip hop rapper raised in Hawthorne, California and based in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Pigeon John is a Los Angeles area rapper who has recorded four studio albums as a solo artist, as well as several others as a member of the groups like L.A. Symphony and...
.
Wordburglar is building a reputation for a hype live show.
Critical Acclaim
With BurglaritisBurglaritis
Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat Trick"#"Buttafly"#"Breeze" #"Sayin' Raps"#"Scova Notians"#"Eight Rappers & The Mason" Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat...
, Wordburglar was nominated for Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is an industry conference and music festival held over four days in various venues throughout Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
's Indie Awards in the category of Favourite Urban Artist/Group or Duo, as well as winning the fan-voted award for Best Lyrics from CBC Radio 3
CBC Radio 3
CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website...
for his song "Word Owner." Burglaritis
Burglaritis
Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat Trick"#"Buttafly"#"Breeze" #"Sayin' Raps"#"Scova Notians"#"Eight Rappers & The Mason" Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat...
was also the third most played hip hop album on Canadian college radio in 2006 according to Earshot
Earshot
Earshot is a hard rock/alternative metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band has released three albums: Letting Go, Two, and most recently, The Silver Lining on August 26, 2008.-Formation and Letting Go:...
's year end chart summary. In 2007 he was selected as one of Urb Magazine's Next 1000 for their online content, and in 2008 he has been selected by them once again for their Next 100 in the print edition of the magazine. Wordburglar is currently working on his third album, tentatively titled 3rdburglar.
Affiliations
Wordburglar is also a member of the Canada-wide crew Backburner, which also includes producers Fresh Kils, Beatmason (his primary producer), Dexter Doolittle, Uncle FesterUncle Fester
Gordon Craven, Uncle Fester, or Fester Addams, is a member of the fictional Addams Family. He was played by Jackie Coogan in the original television series, by Christopher Lloyd in the first two feature films, and by Patrick Thomas in the third, Addams Family Reunion. Finally, Michael Roberds...
and Timbuktu
Timbuktu
Timbuktu , formerly also spelled Timbuctoo, is a town in the West African nation of Mali situated north of the River Niger on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. The town is the capital of the Timbuktu Region, one of the eight administrative regions of Mali...
, and emcees Ghettosocks, Jesse Dangerously
Jesse Dangerously
Jesse Dangerously is an alternative hip hop artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is an active member of the Canadian East Coast music scene through the release of his own albums, appearing as guest vocalist on a large number of recordings by other artists, hosting a weekly radio show, writing a...
, Ginzu 333, Thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
, Selfhelp, Johnny Hardcore, Jay Bizzy, Rez Villain, More Or Les
More Or Les
More Or Les , is a Canadian rapper, busker, DJ, producer, and a member of the crew. He currently resides in his home town of Toronto, Ontario.- Career :...
and Toolshed.
He is also the founding member of The Props Dept.
Work Outside of Hip Hop
Wordburglar also dabbles in stand-up and sketch comedy as well as acting under his real name of Sean Jordan. While he works solo as a stand up comedian, he's also a founding member of The Friend & The Jerk sketch comedy duo, and a member of the sketch troupe I Hope It's Potatoes. As an actor, he has appeared on stage as Pumpkin in the TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
run of Purple Octogon Theatre's Pulp Fiction - Live!! and has appeared in a number of short films and commercials. Sean Jordan is also behind YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
character Grandpa Funnybook, a spoof of Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
creative genius Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
.
Albums
| Album cover | Album information |
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Burgie's Basement
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| Burglaritis Burglaritis Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat Trick"#"Buttafly"#"Breeze" #"Sayin' Raps"#"Scova Notians"#"Eight Rappers & The Mason" Burglaritis is an album by Canadian rapper Wordburglar.-Track listing:#"Diagnosis"#"The WB"#"Hat... |
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| Wordburglar EP
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| SJ the Wordburglar
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External links
- Official Wordburglar website
- Hand'Solo Records
- Wordburglar electronic press kit
- URBNET Records official Wordburglar page
- UGSMag interview with Wordburglar
- HipHopCanada interview with Wordburglar
- Curbside Magazine video interview with Wordburglar
- "Cream of Wheat" video on YouTube
- "The Route" video on YouTube
- "Grandpa Funnybook on Special Characters" on YouTube
- Metro News Halifax on Wordburglar