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 namePeter Ho
Born (1971-02-03) February 3, 1971 (age 53)
Portland, Oregon, United States
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ, Creative Mastermind, Fresh Emcee (Rapper)
Instrument(s)Voice, drums, Turntables
Years active1995–present
LabelsHo-Made Media
WebsitePeteMiser.com

Biography

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Originally 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

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Albums

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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

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Year Album Artist
2008 Heat Brings Heat Subatomic Sound System
2005 Lost Hits Vol.1: Dancehall Versus Hip Hop Subatomic Sound System

References

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  1. ^ a b Christopher, Roy. St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture. Gale Company. p. 349.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Dido - All I See feat Pete Miser". Spotify. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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