Grynch

Grynch
Birth name John Overlie[1]
Origin Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA
Genres Hip Hop
Northwest hip hop
Years active 2006–present
Labels Unsigned
Website Official Blog
Official Myspace

Grynch (real name John Overlie) is a rapper based in Seattle, Washington. Grynch is popular in his native Seattle and surrounding areas,[2] having played at many local venues[1] and collaborating with established Seattle rappers such as Blue Scholars,[3]Macklemore,[4] and national artists such as Nas.[5] Grynch has also been featured on Funkmaster Flex's show on NYC's Hot 97.[5] Grynch attended Ballard High School and later Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, Washington, south of Seattle.[6] Grynch has been covered in nationally recognized music media including Billboard[6] and Spinner.[5]

Discography

Date Album
Jan 2008 My Second Wind
July 2009 Chemistry EP
Oct 2009 Chemistry 1.5
Feb 2012 Perspective

(via iTunes)

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References

  1. ^ a b Erika Hobart (January 23, 2008). "When it Comes to His Own Work, Grynch Can’t Get No Satisfaction – Page 1 – Music – Seattle". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved November 11, 2011. 
  2. ^ By Katelyn in Arts & Events on April 18, 2008 1:00 pm (April 18, 2008). "We Interview: Grynch, King of Ballard". Seattlest. Retrieved November 11, 2011. 
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ "Matson on Music | Music Monday: Grynch, Beat Connection, Macklemore | Seattle Times Newspaper". Seattletimes.nwsource.com. November 1, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2011. 
  5. ^ a b c tdot (March 9, 2010). "Grynch Interview: SXSW 2010". Spinner. Retrieved November 11, 2011. 
  6. ^ a b Up for Discussion Jump to Forums. "Grynch Sounds Off On Seattle Hip-Hop". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2011. 
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