JP Hasson (born January 18, 1977, in

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) is a musician, comedian and artist, best known for his musical/comedy acts JP Incorporated and Pleaseeasaur. Hasson also produces comedy, music and television related tours. Hasson lives in

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Biography

Music career

Born John-Peter Hasson, Hasson grew up in

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. In the early 1990s, at the age of 15, Hasson began creating and composing improvised comedy songs in his parents' garage. In 2009, after 12 years of international touring and 7 official releases under the name Pleaseeasaur and many collaborations with the likes of

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and many more, Hasson began touring and recording under the name JP Incorporated. In the same year he released his second album for

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, titled ''An Album of Distinction''. Hasson worked closely with co-producer

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of the band

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to record the collection of 24 fake TV theme songs. Known primarily as a live act, Hasson has toured internationally in support of

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and many other alternative entertainment luminaries. In 2012, JP launched his own Los Angeles based tour consulting firm specializing in the creation and production of international touring shows and exhibits. He currently produces and manages tours for

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and others. JP Hasson is currently touring worldwide as JP Incorporated, Creative Director of his firm and is writing two books about the artwork of

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Discography

*Touch Me Zoo - ''Lawn King'' Wonderwear Music (1995) *Touch Me Zoo - "Untitled EP" Wonderwear Music (1996) *Touch Me Zoo - "Blow Up Your Stereo" Wonderwear Music (1996) *Jiffy Squid - self-titled album (1996) *Touch Me Zoo - "Ultra-Rare TMZ Vol. 3" (1997) *Pleaseeasaur - "As Seen On TV" imputor? (1999) *Pleaseeasaur - "Beef Flavored Island Adventures" Razler Records (2001) *Pleaseeasaur - "Pleaseeasaur International Airport" V8 Records (Australia) (2003) *Pleaseeasaur - "The Yellow Pages" imputor? (2003) *Pleaseeasaur - "The Amazing Adventures of Pleaseeasaur"

(2006) *"Double Chunk Comedy Sampler"

(2006) *American Sheriff - "The Long Arm of the Law" imputor? (2007) *Neil Hamburger/Pleaseeasaur - "Souvenir Record" (tour only 7" with cover art by

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) Million Dollar Performances (2008) *JP Incorporated - "An Album of Distinction"

(2009) *TWRP - "Ladyworld" appearing as narrator (2017) *TWRP - "The Perfect Product" (2018) *TWRP - "Return to Wherever" appearing as radio announcer (2019) *JP Incorporated - "Massage & Spa" (2021)

Filmography

*"Cold Hearts" - Raven Pictures (1999) *"Pleaseeasaur - Action Spectacular" imputor? (2005) *"Pleaseeasaur - The Amazing Adventures of Pleaseeasaur"

(2006) *''Neil Hamburger Western Music and Variety" Drag City (2009)

TV shows

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) * " Poolside Chats with Neil Hamburger" (as Pleaseeasaur)

References

External links

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JP Incorporated Official Website

Pleaseeasaur Official Website

JP Incorporated on Comedy Central

JP Incorporated on Atom.com

J.P. Inc. hits Middle East with hilarious TV-inspired tunes

J.P. Hasson prepares multimedia main event to headline two-night Norman Halloween show
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