Pariah Pete

Pariah Pete, aka “Pariah Like Mariah with a P” is a hip-hop artist from Phoenix, Arizona. Known for his captivating live band performances, on- and off- stage charisma, as well as his heartfelt, introspective, and catchy lyrics. Describing his style as “desert jazz rap” - he has an innate ability to move & connect with a crowd, blending rap, jazz, dance, and pop elements into his own unique fusion. This genre cross-pollination is keenly shown on his show rap sheet: opening for artists like Doja Cat, EARTHGANG, Pertinence, Brainstory, Bardo (of Chicano Batman), Phonyppl, Felly, John Roseboro, Breakup Shoes and many others. As well as performing at multi-genre southwest festivals such as SXSW, M3F, VivaPHX, and ZonaFest. His performances have also recently expanded to NYC, LA, ATX, and many other cities throughout the country. On the cusp of a new album release, momentum continues to build in the world of Pariah Pete. After years refining his artistic vision, his latest music videos and visual content are deeply imprinted with his own identity, which has even led to a self-directed Best Music Video award nomination at the Phoenix Film Festival. With each step more calculated and intentional than the last, his status continues to rise with every release.