Who is Pete Miser?
Pete Miser (real name, Pete Ho) is a fiercely independent m.c. who has been rocking all forms of hip hop expression since 1985. With his latest release, Radio Free Brooklyn, he delivers nineteen head nodders that unite pen, microphone and turntable in an hour long field trip to New York's livest borough. Celebrated for a lyrical complexity that is uncommon in mainstream hip hop, Pete takes on subjects that other m.c.s leave untouched while serving it all up over beats that make it hard for the listener to sit still. Combined with his five piece band and seasoned live performance skills, Pete Miser's mixture of turntablism and improvisational energy bring a ground breaking new meaning to "live hip hop."
A native of Portland, Oregon, Pete fronted and managed the Northwest's most prominent hip hop band, 5 Fingers of Funk, touring the nation and performing with acts such as Maceo Parker, the Roots and Run DMC. It was during this time that Pete created Ho-Made Media, his one man independent record label that released both 5 Fingers of Funk releases and Pete's 1996 solo album, "What It Be…" for combined sales of over 20,000 units. After six years with 5 Fingers of Funk and the Northwest region on lock, Pete made a move to New York to
immerse himself in hip hop culture in its birthplace. Upon relocating to the East Coast, Pete was recruited by Multi-platinum Arista recording artist, Dido as the dj in her seven-piece band. With Dido, Pete toured the United States Europe, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Top of The Pops and the European MTV Awards alongside such acts as Jay-Z, Sting and the Gorillaz.
Pete continues to live in New York where he records and performs his music. Outside of the underground hip hop world, Pete's production and turntable work can be heard in releases by Dido, Faithless and the Cure.
