Grenique
American singer-songwriter
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Grenique Roshawn Harper (born November 13), simply known as Grenique (/ɡrəˈniːk/ grə-NEEK[1]) is an American R&B soul singer.
- Singer
- songwriter
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| Born | Grenique Roshawn Harper Landover, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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Early life
Her mother was a poet and her dad was a singer.[2] Her parents gave her the name "Grenique" because her dad name was Greg and her mom thought she would be unique.[2] She grew up listening to Chaka Khan, Cameo, Average White Band, Minnie Riperton, Phyllis Hyman, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald.[3]
Career
In 1998 her song "Disco" which is on her debut album appeared on the Rush Hour movie soundtrack.[2] Two weeks before her 22nd birthday Kedar Massenberg the president of Motown alongside Chico DeBarge signed her to Motown.[2] She released her debut album entitled "Black Butterfly" the lead single was Should I, The album made it to #49 on the Billboard Top R&B Hip-Hop Chart and 17 on the Heatseekers album chart as well. She gave background vocals on Alyson Williams album "It's About Time" and later on in 2008 Grenique co-written The Game song "Game's Pain".[4][5]
In 2025, Grenique released her sophomore album, When Butterflies Become Unicorns on Raheem DeVaughn's label, New Era Soul.
Discography
Studio albums
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49[6] | 17[7] |
| When Butterflies Become Unicorns |
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