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About
Peter Jackson is a rapper from Ajax, ON which is a suburb of Toronto (about 30 min east of the city). Jackson’s debut CD “In My Life” was released in the summer of 2010 through his own label Richmond Street Records/Fontana and has sold (according to Nielsen Soundscan) 5200 copies in Canada. “In My Life” features guest appearances from the likes of Royce da 5’9 & Joell Ortiz (from Eminem’s Shady Records), Grammy Winners Naughty By Nature, reggae star Sizzla Kalonji, JUNO nominee’s Die Mannequin & more. Production on the album was provided by Sheldon Moore (K-OS “Crabbuckit”), Boi 1Da (Eminem “Not Afraid”, Drake “Forever), T-Minus (Ludacris “How Low”) & Classfied (MMVA winner & JUNO nominee) among others.
Jackson is known in hip-hop circles for his extensive work ethic when it comes to recording & touring by taking the path of many rock/punk bands & constantly touring across Canada. In November of 2008, Jackson was invited to take part in the “Never Say Never Tour” which included D12, Royce da 5’9, Joe Budden & Classified which hit 14 cities across Canada. That tour was followed up with a 10 city tour in March with hip-hop legends Naughty By Nature and then another major tour in August of 2009 with Busta Rhymes playing 9 cities across Canada. Subsequent tours in 2010 in support of his album release included 15 cities opening for Tech N9ne and then another 12 cities opening for Slaughterhouse & Pharoahe Monch & then Digable Planets for 9 more shows. Sandwiched in between those major tours were additional co-headline slots at various shows alongside the likes of Akon, Snoop Dogg, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Kurupt, Das Efx, D12, Royce da 5’9, Naughty By Nature, Cali Swagg as well as Canadian acts Maestro, Kardinal, JRDN, Karl Wolf & others.
Peter Jackson’s single “Miss Right” with Jamaican reggae star Sizzla Kalonji helped gain him some international recognition. “Miss Right” received radio play on several BBC stations including BBC 1xtra which also played several of the remix versions of the song. “Miss Right” also received play on Irie FM in Jamaica as well as in nightclubs across the world by DJs of many genres
In November, of 2011 Jackson will be embarking on his biggest tour yet as the sole support on the Canadian tour for Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan for 16 cities. Jackson is currently recording his 2nd album which is scheduled for release in early 2012 which will feature the likes of Karl Wolf, Classified, Joe Budden, Sizzla, Lady Saw & more.
