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Wordburglar

b. 1901

Canadian rapper

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About Wordburglar

Born 1901. Wordburglar was a Canadian rapper and rapping.

Sean Jordan, better known by his stage name Wordburglar, is a Canadian alternative hip hop artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia, now based in Toronto. His style is best described as upbeat and charismatic 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.

Biography Born as Sean Jordan, "Rapplicable Skills" (2015), "Rhyme Your Business" (2018) and "SpaceVerse" (2019). "Burgonomic" (2022) is Wordburglar's most recent album, internationally released Summer 2022.

In 2009 Wordburglar co-founded the long-running “$5 Rap Show" in Toronto with long-time music partner More Or Les. He has released a series of limited edition vinyl singles with Halifax's Black Buffalo Records and continues to work with underground affiliates Hand Solo Records, URBNET, Backburner Crew and The Props Dept.

Collaborations

In addition to releasing three full-length albums with Backburner Crew ("Heatwave", "Eclipse" & "Continuum" ), Wordburglar has collaborated with fellow Halifax Hip-Hop artists Jorun Bombay and Buck 65 as well as Moka Only and American rappers Mega Ran, Riddlore, Esoteric of Czarface, Kool Keith and the rock band The Cybertronic Spree.

Wordburglar is also a comic book creator of the action-comedy series Snakor's Pizza and The Last Paper Route under his given name.

Discography

Studio albums

SJ the Wordburglar (2003) Burglaritis (2006) Burgie's Basement (2009) 3rdburglar (2012) Welcome to Cobra Island (2013) Rapplicable Skills (2015) Rhyme Your Business (2018) SpaceVerse (2019) Burgonomic (2022) The Spinner Rack EP (2023)

Extended plays

If It Rhymes It's Real EP (2017) The Mos Eisley Rap Show EP (2019)

Compilations

THE MACGUFFIN DEVICE LP (2022)

Vinyl singles

Channel Halifax b/w Cream of Wheat (2017) NARC Hi-Score b/w Yobosayo (2018) Damage Control b/w Space Defense Team featuring Esoteric of Czarface, Kool Keith & Mega Ran (2019)

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Important facts

Born
1901, Halifax
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Also known as
Sean Jordan

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wordburglar?

Canadian rapper

When was Wordburglar born?

Wordburglar was born in 1901 in Halifax.

What was Wordburglar's occupation?

Wordburglar was a rapper and rapping.

What nationality was Wordburglar?

Wordburglar was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wordburglar

· Wikidata: Q8034379

· DBpedia: Wordburglar

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