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MADE MUSIC
Listen to The Greg Owens Project
GREG OWENS
• Soundcloud : @ gregowensmusic
• Hometown : Chicago , IL
• Recent Project : “ The Greg Owens Project ”
BIO
Greg Owens aka G . O . is a 23 year old drummer , producer , recording artist and songwriter planning to make a huge impact in the music world . Born on May 14 , his first taste of music was at the age of 2 when he first picked up the drums . At a young age , he began to play the drums at church and along with other bands , began writing songs at 10 years old and started producing at the age of 13 .
Since then he has produced for himself and local acts around the city on Chicago , IL . Owens eventually started his own label group called “ Young Nation Entertainment ” which established many young artists to get their music produced and heard . Since his freshman year in high school , he has recorded 8 mixtapes ( Next Generation I , II & III , Living In a Fantasy , The G Files I & II and School Dayz ) in which he produced and mastered himself . His most popular songs include “ It ’ s Alright ” feat . Michael Owens ( his father ) and “ Popular ” which rightfully gained him notoriety all over the Midwest . He currently attends Columbia College in Chicago , IL majoring in Music Business . He dropped his latest mixtape “ The Greg Owens Project ” in September 2015 .
What three words sum up your wave of music ? Why ?
Limitless - I don ' t limit myself to just having one particular sound . I grew up listening and playing all kinds of music so I like to incorporate a lot of styles into my music . Honest - I talk a lot about my life experiences in my music . People can respect honesty , especially when they can identify with it . Uplifting - Spreading positivity in my music is very healing to me . There ' s a lot of negativity that is happening in this world and I want to be one of those positive lights .
What makes your music different from others in your industry ?
What makes me different is that I stay true to myself . I don ' t need to follow what ' s hot in music . I just do my own thing . I don ' t limit myself in creating .
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