Copywrite (rapper)
| Copywrite | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Nelson |
| Also known as | Cwrite, Copy, C, Copywrite 78, Peter Mirabella |
| Born | June 12, 1978 |
| Origin | Columbus, Ohio |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1998–retired |
| Labels | Amalgam Digital, Man Bites Dog, O.D.O.T, Eastern Conference, Nature Sounds, Rawkus |
| Associated acts | MHz Legacy, The Weathermen |
Peter William Nelson, better known by his stage name Copywrite, is an underground hip hop artist from Columbus, Ohio.[1] He is a member of MHz Legacy (formerly known as MHz).[2] He was a member of The Weathermen.[3]
Career
In 2002, Copywrite released his debut album, The High Exhaulted, on Eastern Conference.[4] Production was handled by RJD2, Intalec, Mighty Mi, Camu Tao, and Copywrite himself.[5] It was followed by Cruise Control Mixtape: Volume 1,[6] which featured production from J-Zone, Jake One and Jay Dilla.[7]
In 2010, Copywrite released his second album, entitled The Life and Times of Peter Nelson.[8] The album featured guest appearances from Dilated Peoples, Sean Price, and Middle Distance Runner.[9] It was produced by RJD2, Twiz the Beat Pro, and Surock, among others.[10]
In 2012, Copywrite released his third album, God Save the King, on Man Bites Dog Records.[11] It featured guest appearances from Mac Lethal, Roc Marciano, and Torae.[12]
In 2016, Copywrite released Blood, Bath & Beyond on Public School Records.
Personal life
Copywrite is the grandson of the late singer Skip Nelson (born as Scipione Mirabella) who most notably sang and played piano/guitar for the Glenn Miller Band in the 1940s.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- The High Exhaulted (2002)
- The Life and Times of Peter Nelson (2010)
- God Save the King (2012)
- Murderland (2014) (with Surock)
- Blood, Bath & Beyond (2016)
Compilation albums
- The Rarities (2010)
- Caught on Audio Cassette: To Hell and Back (2011)
Mixtapes
- Cruise Control Mixtape: Volume 1 (2004)
- The Jerk: Volume 0 (2007)
- The Worst of the Best of Copywrite: Mixtape Vol. 1 (2007)
- Carbon Copy's Phony Art Pub Scam (2013)
EPs
- Ultrasound: The Rebirth EP (2009)
Singles
- "Holier Than Thou" b/w "Power of Babble" (2000)
- "Fire It Up" (2002)
- "10 Times" (2003)
- "Beautiful Trainwreck" b/w "Happy Hour" (2005)
Guest appearances
- Smut Peddlers - "Anti Hero's" from Porn Again (2001)
- RJD2 - "June" from Deadringer (2002)
- J-Zone - "Prima Donna" from Sick of Bein' Rich (2003)
- Vakill - "Forbidden Scriptures" from The Darkest Cloud (2003)
- Molemen - "With Us" from Lost Sessions (2005)
- Marco Polo - "Get Busy" from Port Authority (2007)
- Rhyme Asylum - "Attitude Problem" from State of Lunacy (2008)
- Jakki Da Motamouth - "Supacats" and "We Run This" from Psycho Circus (2008)
- Randam Luck - "Celebrity Smackdown" from Graveyard Shift (2009)
- Fabio Musta - "Italian Roots" from Passport (2009)
- Jimmy Powers - "Shits & Giggles" from Cali-Foreigner (2010)
- EQ - "Battle Me" from Out the Ashtray of L.A. (2010)
- Canibus - "Gold & Bronze Magik" from Melatonin Magik (2010)
- J. Rawls - "Are You Listening?" and "We're on Top" from The Hip-Hop Affect (2011)
- Irealz - "Step 4 Step" from Solar Flarez (2012)
- The White Shadow - "Desolate Fate" from 666 (2012)
- Illicit - "Sharper Edge" also featuring Stess The Emcee produced by illmimd (2014)
References
- ↑ Semaun, Remco (July 5, 2010). "Copywrite - T.H.E. High Exhaulted: 8th Anniversary Edition". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Vasquez, Andres (November 3, 2012). "MHz Legacy - MHz Legacy". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Castillo, Arielle (May 15, 2009). "Asher Roth Disser Copywrite Headlines an Underground Hip-Hop Extravaganza at PS14 on Saturday". Miami New Times.
- ↑ Chennault, Sam (August 26, 2002). "Copywrite: The High Exhaulted". Pitchfork Media.
- ↑ Wall, Brandon (March 5, 2008). "Album Review: Copywrite - The High Exhaulted". Prefix.
- ↑ Cowie, Del F. (April 2005). "Copywrite - Cruise Control Mixtape Vol. 1". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Glazer, Joshua. "Cruise Control Mixtape, Vol. 1 - Copywrite". Allmusic. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ Ryon, Sean (January 4, 2011). "Underground Report: Copywrite". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Semaun, Remco (December 1, 2010). "Copywrite - The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson". HipHopDX.
- ↑ DeVille, Chris (December 30, 2010). "Local music reviews: Copywrite and Deathly Fighter". Columbus Alive.
- ↑ Cleveland, Will (February 11, 2012). "Copywrite - God Save The King". Potholes in My Blog.
- ↑ Kuperstein, Slava (March 8, 2012). "Copywrite - God Save The King". HipHopDX.
- ↑ DiBella, M.F. (November 16, 2010). "Copywrite, The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson (Review)". URB. Retrieved February 22, 2014.