Copywrite
Birth namePeter William Nelson
Also known asCwrite, Copy, C, Copywrite 78, Peter Mirabella
Born (1978-06-12) June 12, 1978 (age 45)[citation needed]
OriginColumbus, Ohio
GenresHip hop
Years active1998-current
LabelsAmalgam Digital, Man Bites Dog Records, O.D.O.T, Eastern Conference, Nature Sounds, Rawkus

Peter William Nelson (born June 12, 1978), 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.

In 2019, Copywrite released Cruise control Vol.2,a mixtape released on www.bandcamp.com/Copywrite

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

See also: MHz Legacy discography and The Weathermen discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ Semaun, Remco (July 5, 2010). "Copywrite - T.H.E. High Exhaulted: 8th Anniversary Edition". HipHopDX.
  2. ^ Vasquez, Andres (November 3, 2012). "MHz Legacy - MHz Legacy". HipHopDX.
  3. ^ Castillo, Arielle (May 15, 2009). "Asher Roth Disser Copywrite Headlines an Underground Hip-Hop Extravaganza at PS14 on Saturday". Miami New Times.
  4. ^ Chennault, Sam (August 26, 2002). "Copywrite: The High Exhaulted". Pitchfork Media.
  5. ^ Wall, Brandon (March 5, 2008). "Album Review: Copywrite - The High Exhaulted". Prefix.
  6. ^ Cowie, Del F. (April 2005). "Copywrite - Cruise Control Mixtape Vol. 1". Exclaim!.
  7. ^ Glazer, Joshua. "Cruise Control Mixtape, Vol. 1 - Copywrite". Allmusic. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  8. ^ Ryon, Sean (January 4, 2011). "Underground Report: Copywrite". HipHopDX.
  9. ^ Semaun, Remco (December 1, 2010). "Copywrite - The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson". HipHopDX.
  10. ^ DeVille, Chris (December 30, 2010). "Local music reviews: Copywrite and Deathly Fighter". Columbus Alive.
  11. ^ Cleveland, Will (February 11, 2012). "Copywrite - God Save The King". Potholes in My Blog.
  12. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (March 8, 2012). "Copywrite - God Save The King". HipHopDX.
  13. ^ DiBella, M.F. (November 16, 2010). "Copywrite, The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson (Review)". URB. Archived from the original on November 19, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  14. ^ "Fucked Up With A Gun (Feat. Copywrite and RBX), by Likewize". Likewize. Retrieved 2022-06-30.

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