Copywrite (rapper)-The Daily Ledger

Peter William Nelson (born June 12, 1978), better known by his stage name Copywrite, is an underground hip hop artist from Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of MHz Legacy (formerly known as MHz). He was a member of The Weathermen.

Career

In 2002, Copywrite released his debut album, The High Exhaulted, on Eastern Conference. Production was handled by RJD2, Intalec, Mighty Mi, Camu Tao, and Copywrite himself. It was followed by Cruise Control Mixtape: Volume 1, which featured production from J-Zone, Jake One and Jay Dilla.

Copywrite (rapper)

In 2010, Copywrite released his second album, entitled The Life and Times of Peter Nelson. The album featured guest appearances from Dilated Peoples, Sean Price, and Middle Distance Runner. It was produced by RJD2, Twiz the Beat Pro, and Surock, among others.

Copywrite (rapper)

In 2012, Copywrite released his third album, God Save the King, on Man Bites Dog Records. It featured guest appearances from Mac Lethal, Roc Marciano, and Torae.

Copywrite (rapper)

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.

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) The High Exhaulted 2 (2022)

Collaborative albums

Unfinished & Untitled with Planet Asia (2017)

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) Cruise Control Vol. 2 (2019)