Greg Grease: "Basement Soul" (Music Video)

Bobby Raps and Alejandro P produced this new song from Greg Grease, off his Cornbread's Coming. Greg's album Cornbread, Pearl & G, will be out this fall.

Greg Grease: "Basement Soul"

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Greg Grease: "Rip Well"

Greg Grease's "Rip Well" is a song 3 years in the making. The Mic Titan-produced track is inspired by unwarranted acts of violence in large American cities like Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and Atlanta, but gained deeper significance due to the recent passing of Greg's friend and musical collaborator Abdulle Elmi. The song builds from Greg starting his rhymes over little more than guitar and 808 kicks to a full-flegged emotional yet paranoid dedication. Greg stated, “I wanted it to be sad but not weepy, angry not aggressive...I really feel like it has its own energy that isn't Greg Grease, I'm just a feature on it”. This intention comes through and makes the track a tribute in the finest form: a statement that resonates powerfully and emotionally without Grease having to preach from a soapbox.



DOWNLOAD - Greg Grease: "Rip Well"

Sound of the City, Vol​.​10 (Mixtape)

Here is the newest Sound of the City mixtape, from 4Seen Magazine. This one features Greg Grease, Metasota, Mike the Martyr, Fly Henderson, I Self Devine, MaLLy, Toki Wright, Phonetic One, Audio Perm and more. Stream it below.

Villa Rosa: "Food ft. Dodi Phy" (Music Video)

Greg Grease directed the newest video from Soundset 2012 performers Villa Rosa. The song and video for "Food" deconstructs elements of the production of fast food and the consequences of overconsumption. Blue Diamond Island is available right now.

Sound of the City 8 (Compilation Mixtape)

Another month, another Sound of the City mixtape, courtesy of 4Seen Magazine and Big Ten Entertainment. This one features contributions from Franz Diego, Metasota, I Self Devine, Akrite, Mike Dreams, MaLLy, Ceewhy, Greg Grease, Mike the Martyr and more. Stream or download it after the jump.

Franz Diego & J-Hard: "Bike Song" (Music Video)

Franz Diego and J-Hard really held it down for Southside Minneapolis with their recent release Sense of Self. Check out the Greg Grease-directed video for "Bike Song" above. The visuals fit the laid back spirit of the song wonderfully.

Greg Grease: "The One" (Mike Frey Remix)

Greg Grease hit me with some excellent news last night. He's currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album Cornbread, Pearl, and G. Until it's time for that to be released, we'll be blessed with some songs, videos and his River Life dry goods. Things are getting started off with Mike Frey's remix of "The One," from Greg's excellent free album from last year, The Giving Tree. Frey's breezy production dramatically switches up the feel from the futuristic boom-bap sounds of the original version, without sacrificing any quality; both versions are essential listening.

At the time of writing this post, Greg's Soundcloud stream is still set to private, so you'll just have to download the remix below. I'll add the stream later.
Update: You can now stream the remix as well as download it.

Greg Grease: "The One" (Mike Frey Remix)

I.B.E: "AlwaysOnIt ft. Buda Tye & Muja Messiah" (Music Video)

"AlwaysOnIt" is the latest song from I.B.E's That Tape mixtape to get a music video release. The smoked out track features verses from Budah Tye and Muja Messiah, and was produced by Bobby Raps. The video was directed by the multitalented Greg Grease, whose work has been popping up regularly lately.

Akrite: "Burnin’ & Learnin’ ft. Greg Grease & Spikaboxx" (Prod. Cory Grindberg)

Akrite of The Usual SuspectS (who was also featured earlier today on the video for I Self Devine's "Pretty Sickness") just had a new song released today through Audio Perm. "Burnin' & Learnin'" features fellow TUSS member Greg Grease and singer Spikaboxxx; it was produced by Cory Grindberg. The track throws a wrench into the popularized conception of the apathetic stoner's daily life, replacing stereotypical time-wasting smoker pursuits like video games with a thirst for knowledge in literature and conversation. Download the song below.

Akrite: "Burnin’ & Learnin’ ft. Greg Grease & Spikaboxx" (Prod. Cory Grindberg)

Villa Rosa: "Chico ft. I Self Devine" (Music Video)

New visuals from Villa Rosa, "Chico" features a guest spot from I Self Devine. The video was directed by Greg Grease. Blue Diamond Island is available now.

The Tribe & Big Cats!: "One Call Away ft. BJ The Chicago Kid and Greg Grease" (Music Video)

Here's another one from The Tribe & Big Cats! Make Good series. These tracks have been some of their best work to date.

Greg Grease: "Leave It Or Love It" (Music Video)

Greg Grease shot this while out in New York City a few weeks ago. He'll be releasing The Cornbread, Pearl, and G EP next month, so be looking for that to drop.

Greg Grease: "Got Till It's Gone" (Music Video)

This music video if for "Got Till It's Gone" off Greg Grease's The Giving Tree. Download that tape now if you don't have it yet. The video also features Alicia Steele wearing some new River Life goods, which will be debuting in stores this fall. Learn more at the River Life Tumblr.

I.B.E.: "6 AM ft. Alicia Steele" + "What You Look Like ft. Greg Grease, Akrite, & DJ Snuggles"

Here's a couple new tracks from I.B.E. as we wait for the release of his mixtape That Tape on May 20. "6 AM ft. Alicia Steele" was produced by Benzilla. Furthermore, I.B.E. informed me that his debut studio LP, This(I) That(B) & The Third(E), will be completely produced by Benzilla. The album will follow the release of That Tape.

I.B.E.: "6 AM ft. Alicia Steele"

I.B.E.: "What You Look Like ft. Greg Grease, Akrite, & DJ Snuggles"

Greg Grease: The Giving Tree

After a string of excellent promotional singles and videos, here's Greg Grease's latest offering: The Giving Tree. The mixtape is 16 tracks that Grease collaborated on with all his friends and family. The project intends to channel his feelings of being a youth growing up in Southside Minneapolis. It's a engaging and satisfying listen, so I suggest you either stream or download it through the options below.

Greg Grease: The Giving Tree

Greg Grease and Freez: "Dreams" (Music Video)

Greg Grease and Freez are the Grittee Committee. We'll give em a pass on the spelling errors because the music is good. "Dreams" touches on the oft-used indie rap theme of not striving for materialistic goals but only the basic necessities in life, which is all you need to be truly happy. This song will also be on Greg Grease's The Giving Tree, available for free download on 4/20/11.

Greg Grease and Freez: "Dreams"

Greg Grease: "You're Welcome" (Prod. Mike Frey)

Greg Grease will be releasing another free project this April, titled The Giving Tree. This song is the intro to the mixtape and features Grease's breezy flow over some airy production by Mike Frey. Dope stuff. Video up above, donwload link below.

Greg Grease: "You're Welcome" (Prod. Mike Frey)

Greg Grease: 'Illuminous Free' Producer of the Month (Video + Song)

Greg Grease was the latest Twin Cities producer to get down with Illuminous 3 for their "Illuminous Free" series. Get to know the man! And make sure to check out his Tribute to the Lakes EP if you haven't yet.

Illuminous 3: "The Madness" (Prod. Greg Grease)

Greg Grease: Tribute to the Lakes (FreEP)

Pwelbs posted this up a while back, so you may have seen it already if you check his site regularly. It's the debut solo project from Minneapolis' own Greg Grease. The EP is an 8 track free download with special guests Alicia Steele, Alissa Paris, Freeze (Illuminous 3), Akrite (T.U.S.S.), and Proper-T, with production by Benzilla, Pc, Javier Santiago, and Greg Birth. Grease is also working on his debut solo LP, The Giving Tree. Below is the download link to the EP, and the electronic press kit video.

Greg Grease: Tribute to the Lakes (FreEP)

Greg Grease In The Lab + Last of the Record Buyers (Video)

Greg Grease will be hosting Last Of The Record Buyers on February 18 at Fifth Element.