User:Peter Hadar

Peter Winstead, Jr., known by his stage name Peter Hadar, is an American alternative R&B vocalist, songwriter, and creative producer from Newark, New Jersey.

Hadar released five albums under his own label Cool Weirdo Music including Memories of The Heart (2006), Well Dressed For The Art Show (2008), She’s 4 Months (2009) Two Seconds From Being Committed (2011) and Take Off Victoria (2012).

EARLY LIFE Peter was born in Newark, New Jersey in a middle-class upbringing supported by his adoring mother and father, Rev. Peter Winstead Sr., a well-known gospel musician. Peter attended paramount schools and was raised with the guardianship of the most influential ministers in the area. As Peter matured into manhood, he worked hard to dissipate from under the shadow of his father and make a name for himself outside of music. Although music was his first love, Peter focused on excelling in an equal passion, fashion. Peter developed a name for himself by styling his musician friends for gigs, and became a brand ambassador and master salesman working for top fashion brands including And 1, Schott Brothers, and Polo; as well as signature boutiques. He was fearless managing sales, colleagues, and trends; earning the name “Hadar,” given to him by his uncle, a Hebrew Israelite. “Hadar” literally means “adornment,” and in his case “to decorate or dress.” As Peter progressed within the fashion industry, he kept his hidden love for music close to mind. In 2004, after riding the fashion rollercoaster, and losing one of his jobs, Peter sat back to reflect on his life and decide what he wanted for his future. He knew that he did not want to be subject to working for someone else for the rest of his life, and that he had enough talent and determination to make it happen.

MUSIC CAREER After losing his last job in the fashion industry, Peter Hadar redirected his creative energy toward music. He wrote and recorded his debut album “Memories of the Heart” and self-released it in August 2006 followed up by his first stateside tour. His sophomore album “Well Dressed For The Art Show” earned him a place in URB Magazine’s Next Top 100 Artists in 2008, amongst the likes of Kid Cudi, Holy Ghost, Rye Rye, Teyana Taylor, and Wiz Kalifah. Hadar took this recognition and continued to cultivate a respected following through word of mouth and independent tours. He racked up print press recognition from Billboard, TRACE, Rolling Out, Vapors, Mass Appeal, King Sized, and YRB magazines. His online press has been even more extensive including Complex, VICE, VIBE, FADER, Nah Right, 2 Dope Boys, Hello Beautiful, BET, DJ Booth, All HipHop, AOL Black Voices, and Centric to name a few. In 2010 he sang the vocals and was featured in a sketch comedy video produced by and aired on ‘The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart’, for the song ‘Still A Boss’ with rapper Slim Thug. The video later went onto rotation on MTV Jams. His TV airtime was followed up in 2012 when FUSE TV featured him on their daily music show “The Bridge”. This was broadcasted after his first European performances in Paris, which remains to be a warm city for Hadar, who continues to expand his tours internationally.

Peter Hadar’s biggest singles include ‘First Sight’, ‘Laugh Together’, ‘Planets’, ‘Sweat’, ‘All Mine’ & ‘ Your Body’( in order of release). ‘Planets’ which features model Selita Ebanks in the video, and ‘Full Time Lover’ were produced by videographers Coodie & Chike of Creative Control, who also filmed Kanye West’s ‘Through The Wire’ and Erykah Badu’s infamous ‘Window Seat’. ‘Planets’ and ‘Painted’ both from the sophomore album ‘WDFTAS’ were also spun by NYC’s DJ Envy who has since gone on to international radio & TV stardom. Peter has performed or collaborated with Mos Def, Q-Tip, Questlove, Estelle, Theophilus London, The Roots, Stalley, Machinedrum, Om’Mas Keith, Ninjasonik, Ryan Leslie, Curren$ey, Aloe Blacc, Taz Arnold, Roxy Cottontail, Bilal, Vinnie Cha$e, Joe Budden, Onra, Dam Funk, Outasight, Chrisette Michele, The GTW, Big Krit, Shafiq Husayn, and Nick Catchdubs.

In early 2013 Peter began recording his next album titled ‘Entrées Gourmet’ and premiered the first single “Magic” on Noisey.com, VICE Magazine’s online music site.

THE HONORS PROGRAM Also known for his keen business expertise, Hadar is the owner and Creative Director of The Honors Program LLC., a branding, marketing, management, and event planning company. The company has produced several large events including Nudie Bar, for NYC’s CMJ Festival in 2011, featuring live music and exotic pole dancing that was featured on the NYTimes.com. His sponsors have included Smirnoff, Crown Royal, & Heineken. Hadar also launched The Frock Manifesto, a nonprofit organization designed to instill self-esteem and gentlemen etiquette in young men. Hadar recently moved back to his native Newark, NJ to develop and create more artistic opportunities for the city’s youth and cultural programs.

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