About

WHO IS THE BLACK BUTTERFLY?

Rockstar Maryland native Grenique was raised in a household pulsating with creativity and music. Born to a poet mother and a percussionist father in a family that cherished artistic expression, Grenique’s unique name—a fusion of ‘Greg’ from her father and ‘unique’ from her mother’s foresight—became a harbinger of her distinctive identity.

Her upbringing immersed her in a diverse musical palette, encompassing rock, R&B soul, hip hop, and jazz. Influenced by iconic artists like Prince, Chicago, Billy Joel, Salt n Pepa, Mary J Blige, En Vogue, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, George Duke, Phyllis Hyman, Minnie Riperton, Michael Jackson, DeBarge, Aerosmith, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, The Jones Girls, Patrice Rushen, Patti LaBelle, and Eric B and Rakim, Grenique’s musical journey blossomed. Initially performing with Gogo bands and girl groups during her teenage years, Grenique eventually steered towards a solo career, feeling a deep connection to her own musical visions.

Her trajectory led her to New York City, where a fortuitous meeting with an entertainment attorney introduced her to producer Dahoud Darien. This pivotal connection opened doors to encounters with industry luminaries like Kedar Massenburg, the former president of Motown Records, and Chico DeBarge. This culminated in a record deal, the inclusion of her song “Disco” on the Rush Hour soundtrack—earning her a platinum plaque—and her debut album “Black Butterfly,” which achieved Billboard chart success. Notably, Grenique also co-wrote and contributed background vocals to The Game’s chart-soaring track “Games Pain” featuring Keyshia Cole.

Grenique’s presence has graced the pages of esteemed publications such as Seventeen, Essence, Billboard, Vibe, Ebony, among others. She has also made notable appearances on the reality show “Stiletto Bosses” and is currently developing her own reality series slated for a major network release. Her acting talents shine in the upcoming movie “Rooster,” scheduled for a theatrical release in 2025. Her eagerly anticipated sophomore project, a certified “Game Changer,” enjoys the expertise of executive producer Raheem Devaughn.