Mr. D.O.G. aka Shon Peterson of Tacoma, Washington is well known throughout his state & his region for his music.
Here are interesting facts about his career that may shed a little light on his persona.
*Released 2 full length albums (Ghetto Politics, & WET) and drops his first compilation on July 17th, entitled NW Ridin.
*Opened up for E-40, Ras Kass, N2Deep, the Luniz, Ruff Endz, Mack 10, W.C., Spice 1, B-Legit, Dru Down, Kid Frost, Richie Rich, DBA, Suga T, Mac Dre, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Cool Nutz, Money B. (of Digital Underground), Killa Tay, Lunasicc, JT the Bigga Figga and tons more.
Plus, has done multiple shows in (Oregon)-Portland, Beaverton, Eugene, (Idaho)- Moscow, Boise, Twin Falls (Washington)- Olympia, Tacoma, Lakewood, Fife, Federal Way, Seattle, Everett, Ellensburg, Yakima, Spokane, & Pullman.
*Composed songs with E-40, Ras Kass, Suga T, the Mossie, 3 X Krazy, Bosko, Cool Nutz, E-Dawg, and Mr. D.O.G. is scheduled to record songs with Killa Tay, JT the Bigga Figga, N2Deep.
*Appeared on the cover and received interviews in Profyle (May 2001 and an interview in March 2001 edition), twice in the Illtip Magazine (#24 & #33). Also has received a detailed paragraph on him in MurderDog Magazine (Volume 8, Extra Clips section).
*Received positive reviews in MurderDog, Showcase, Illtip, StageCoach, Kennel Insight E-zine, Manhunt.com, Thugz-Online, the Almighty Seven, and many other independent magazines.
*Also features on the following albums: Big Squeeze- Vol. 1
* Cool Nutz- Speakin Upon A Million * Bullet- We Gets Perved * DJ FunkDaddy- Funk Mix Vol. 5,6,8, & 9
* PR2000- Seattle:the Darkside 2
* DJ Earthquake- Aftershock Mix
* DJ Supa Sam- Vol.2 "No Turnin Back"
* BNW- All or Nothing Sndtrk *
* He also will be featuring on these albums dropping in 2001: 2 Real Records- Guilty til Proven Innocent
* Cool Nutz- I Hate Cool Nutz * BWR2000- NW Ridin * FunkDaddy- Vol. 10
* Ocean Records Compilation Vol. 1
* Mac Money- Tales of a G
* Bullet & Shaolin- Dedication & Desire
* Ill Will- Lyrical Disecta * Big Squeeze- the Senator * Twin G- the Better Business Bureau.
* His latest single, "Take It Off" made it to #4 on Star West RP's top 15 (California), #4 DJ Earthquake's top 20 (Washington), #11 in Richmond Star RP top 20 (Virginia), and getting spins in Canada (CHKG 96.1fm), Africa (WSTOCK 95fm), TCFY 99.1fm, KUBE 93.3fm, KZUU 90.7fm, plus others.
Also getting rave reviews from the DJ's at Rickett's Record Pool in SaddleBrook, NJ.
Manhunt E-zine (www.manhunt.com) stated, "The song he did with E-40 is on the caliber of a West coast Red & Meth." Showcase magazine (issue #18) says, "Mr. D.O.G. has such a unique voice, and such a distinguishing flow method, that makes the CD all that more better to listen to.
-SS" Eric Moreno of Illtip (issue #34) wrote, "Every track is head bangin'.
The lyrics are off the scale and the total package is something to be adored." More current information can be found on him at our website (www.bwr2000.com).
He will be starting his NW Ridin Promotional Tour in July.
We are still setting up venues but so far it will cover Tacoma, Seattle, Ellensburg, Spokane, Pullman, Moscow, Boise, Bend, Ashland/Medford, Eugene, Salem, Portland, Kelso, & Olympia.
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