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From about the age of 14-23,
I was obsessed with what is now referred to as "Old School" rap. Growing up
in Queens, New York City, hip-hop culture was very prevalent. I was always
more of a "lyrical" person than a "musical" person and the
competitiveness of lyrical rap "battles" drew me right in..
In our human forms, we are
all ever-changing.
As a child, I enjoyed collecting baseball cards and watching
such classic films as Superman and Star Wars. Hip-hop was the only form of
music I enjoyed. As an adult, I simply collect
memories, watch sunsets, enjoy virtually all film genres, and listen to
everything from rap to country to
toddler tunes!
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The Hip-Hop Career of
Young Andrew Greenstein aka "Mr. Greenie" - PAGE 2
Below are links to a few more rap recordings with which I was involved
as a teenager. Audio quality varies depending on
equipment utilized and skill-level varies depending on what phase
in my rap "career" any particular recording was made.
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"Triple Trouble - Concert Intro" -
One of the first "groups" in which I was involved
was named Triple Trouble.
Click here to hear a Queens, New York City night club filled with
local fans cheering as an opening act introduces us..
"Schemin' On
The Crowd" - Recorded sometime around 1991 at EM-One Studios near
Trenton, this was one of two songs (the other was "I Need A DanceFloor")
that really defined the group "Triple Trouble" for quite some time.
Designed as more of a "hip-house" song, it really deviated from the
feel of traditional rap. Lyrically, the group had taken a somewhat
"erotic" turn---and this particular song is filled with double
entendres. Music is by William Schwartz and Tod Cagan. Vocals by
William Schwartz and Andrew Greenstein. Lyrics by Andrew Greenstein.
Production--by all of us.
Click here to hear it!
"I Need A Dance
Floor" - This was Triple Trouble's first recording with Tod Cagan--who
created the music. With a markedly hip-house feel, this cut was a
predecessor to Schemin' On The Crowd-- not quite as "tight."
Click here to hear it as originally recorded or
Click here to hear it as played on WBAU-a Long Island college radio
station.
"Conqeurian Rhapsody"(VIDEO) -
In October of 2005, I use this
rhyming/rap-related "tall tale" speech to win a Toastmasters contest.
Click here
to watch it!
"Three Girls Broke Up With Me Last Night" -
Recorded some time around 1992 in William
Schwartz's bedroom using very basic equipment, this one was really
just "throw together" for fun. It is a BIT of rap-reggae twist but was
really influenced by teenage ego!
Click here to hear it!
"I'll Never Know" - During a one-time visit to a South
Philadelphia recording studio, William Schwartz, Tod Cagan, and I--
created this "love" song while I had a cold! Tod does an amazing job
composing/playing the musical score. Lyrically, this song was -- like
the one above -- influenced by teenage ego.
Click here
to hear it!
"Cheating On
Affairs" -
This song REALLY epitomizes that teenage ego period! Recorded in
the early 90s at EM-One Studios near Trenton, New Jersey, it's a bit
disjointed at times..but lyrically amusing. Words were written by
Andrew Greenstein and performed by Andrew Greenstein [verse 1] and
William Schwartz [verse 2]. Tod Cagan handled the music and all 3 of
us co-produced.
Click here to hear it!
"Story Time" -
Approximately 1991. During a hip-hop themed college radio show hosted
by Willie B. [William Schwartz], I read this short story I had written
for a Freshman college class -- over the air--to music. Unfortunately,
more than half of the recording is missing.
Click here to hear it!
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ME! - at age 16...
...posing for
a [rap]
group photo shoot...
I retired successfully at
the age of 28 after working more than 125 hours per week
for 6 1/2 years. I've visited more than 30 countries, overcome
handicaps, and delivered award-winning speeches.
I am available
on a case-by-case basis for professional consulting and
motivational speaking. Click here to
read about my professional consulting services... |
Never judge a book by its cover! As many of these recordings will
evidence, I was a very authentic and very skilled rapper! My passion
for the music remains genuine although I definitely prefer hip-hop
from the 80s over the present-day genre. Now in my 30s,
rhyming is still a favorite pasttime--even if not always done in the
form of rap music (i.e. original nursery rhymes for toddlers,
creative storytelling, etc;)... |
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