Peter Aaron Ho (born February 3, 1971), known by the stage name Pete Miser, is an American Hip Hop rapper and producer living in New York City.[1]
Pete Miser | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Ho |
| Born | February 3, 1971 Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ, Creative Mastermind, Fresh Emcee (Rapper) |
| Instrument(s) | Voice, drums, Turntables |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Ho-Made Media |
| Website | PeteMiser.com |
Biography
editOriginally from Portland, Oregon, Miser is involved in the hip-hop scene in the Northwest United States. He was the lead vocalist in the live hip-hop band Five Fingers of Funk.[2]
After six years with the Fingers, Miser moved to Brooklyn, New York City to explore hip-hop in its birthplace.[1] In 1999, Arista artist Dido recruited him as the DJ in her live band. With Dido, Miser toured the world, appeared on numerous television shows.[2]
In past years Miser was also a featured in the final Top 6 of the MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout.
Miser's music has been featured in numerous major motion pictures including but not limited to "The Night Listener", "TATS Cru: The Mural Kings" & the ESPN documentary "Through The Fire", as well as three exclusive Bacardi commercials featuring his song "Only For Today".
Miser was featured in the pH10 single from 2003, titled "Needless to Say."
In early 2008, Miser released a YouTube video for short song "Hit Me On My iPhone".
In 2013, Miser was featured on British singer Dido's album Girl Who Got Away on the deluxe-edition track "All I See".[3]
He produced and is featured in Jin's song "Open Letter to Obama".
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Depression Era Thinking | Pete Miser |
| 2011 | Honest Mistakes | Pete Miser |
| 2010 | She A Hippie Single | Pete Miser |
| 2004 | Camouflage Is Relative | Pete Miser |
| 2004 | Scent of a Robot/So Sensitive Single | Pete Miser |
| 2002 | Radio Free Brooklyn | Pete Miser |
| 1999 | For You/Just One Rhyme Single | Pete Miser |
| 1998 | About Time | Five Fingers of Funk |
| 1996 | What It Be... | Pete Miser |
| 1994 | Slap Me 5 | Five Fingers of Funk |
Other Appearances
edit| Year | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Heat Brings Heat | Subatomic Sound System |
| 2005 | Lost Hits Vol.1: Dancehall Versus Hip Hop | Subatomic Sound System |
References
edit- ^ a b Christopher, Roy. St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture. Gale Company. p. 349.
- ^ a b Key, Rachel (2010). "From the SEA to the PDX: Northwest Hip Hop in the I-5 Corridor". Hip Hop America: A Regional Guide. ABC Clio. p. 292.
- ^ "Dido - All I See feat Pete Miser". Spotify. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2023.