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'''Eddie Collins''', also known by his stage name '''Greydon Square''', is an [[United States|American]] [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artist. Originally from [[Compton, California|Compton]], [[California]], he now resides in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]] where he attends college as a physics major. His second album '''The [[Compton Effect]]''' has been recently released after much delay. His first album ''Absolute'', is no longer available. He is an outspoken atheist, and promotes discussion on theological issues.
'''Eddie Collins''', also known by his stage name '''Greydon Square''', is an [[United States|American]] [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artist. Originally from [[Compton, California|Compton]], [[California]], he now resides in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]] where he attends college as a physics major. His second album '''The [[Compton Effect]]''' has been recently released after much delay. His first album ''Absolute'', is no longer available. He is an outspoken atheist, and promotes discussion on theological issues.


"Did I mention that your songs and videos are wonderful? You're a very brave and talented man."
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== Legal Issues ==
- [[Penn Jillette]] ([[Penn & Teller]]) <ref>[http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=33326 Penn 7 Teller fond of Greydons music], Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved on [[2007-06-15]].</ref>

"This is cool" - [[Richard Dawkins]] <ref>[http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=33326 Dawkins Likes Greydon's Atheist Hip Hop], Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved on [[2007-06-15]].</ref>

"I have every reason to believe that Greydon is the better rapper." - [[Sam Harris]] ([[Author]])

"I love your rap." - [[Dan Dennett]] ([[Philosopher, Great Grandson of Charles Darwin]])

"You are amazing." - [[Margaret Downey]] ([[President of American Atheists International]])

"Unbelievable" - "Janice Rael" ([[President of Del Valley Americans United for Sep of Church and State]])

"So, we were a pretty varied group but... boy, were we white. I think I counted maybe half a dozen non-white faces. One of those belonged to the Rational Response Squad's Greydon Square. This was the guy billed as "The Atheist Rapper". When I saw that on the program I thought, "Right, that's one event I won't be bothering with." Not because I don't like rap but because I just feared it would be... embarrassing. The atheist rapper? Please. But then I realised that in order to secure my place in the ballroom for the afternoon session I'd need to get there early. And that meant I'd need to sit through Greydon Square's set.

I'm really glad I did, because he was great. He's the real article, not some deluded teen pretending to be an atheist Kanye West. His lyrics are really sharp, witty and intelligent and he rattles them out like a pro. He only did four songs and I was astonished to find myself disappointed that he didn't have time to do ten. Greydon Square, for me, was the pleasant surprise of the whole event."
-Jack Rawlinson ([[(Richarddawkins.net) (http://richarddawkins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14912&p=431686)]])


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[[Legal Issues]]
Greydon Square was detained by authorities for alleged gun threats against students and found with stock and clip for an assault rifle in his vehicle after allegedly threatening a student (on September 12, 2007). The college he attends was in lock down due to a gun scare and all classes were put on hold while police combed the campus. He was released later that evening and not charged.<ref>[http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/97243 Greydon Square Arrested for Gun Threats]</ref>
Greydon Square was detained by authorities for alleged gun threats against students and found with stock and clip for an assault rifle in his vehicle after allegedly threatening a student (on September 12, 2007). The college he attends was in lock down due to a gun scare and all classes were put on hold while police combed the campus. He was released later that evening and not charged.<ref>[http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/97243 Greydon Square Arrested for Gun Threats]</ref>


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* [[List of West Coast hip hop artists]]
* [[List of West Coast hip hop artists]]
* [[Penn & Teller]]
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* [http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=33326 Greydon Square on Top40-Charts.com] Top40-Charts.com
* [http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=33326 Greydon Square on Top40-Charts.com] Top40-Charts.com
* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532134.htm Google News article on Greydon] 'PR press Release Newswire'
* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532134.htm Google News article on Greydon] 'PR press Release Newswire'
* [http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php/Greydon+Square+(Red+Edition)?content=59558 Greydon Square wallpaper] Simple wallpaper supporting Greydon Square, at KDE-look.com
* [http://www.atheistnation.net/news/?atheist/article,00070 Greydon Square on Atheist Nation] 'Debut album released June 5th, 2007'
* [http://www.atheistnation.net/news/?atheist/article,00070 Greydon Square on Atheist Nation] 'Debut album released June 5th, 2007'
* [http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?BandID=577007 Greydon Square on SoundClick] Interview with Greydon Square and song preview
* [http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?BandID=577007 Greydon Square on SoundClick] Interview with Greydon Square and song preview
* [http://www.wowlyrics.com/artist1.php?aid=35952 Greydon Square Lyrics] Lyrics from Greydon Square at wowlyrics.com
* [http://mentalnomadshow.blogspot.com/search/label/greydon%20square Greydon Square video podcast] Video podcast from Greydon Square at 'TheMentalNomad'
* [http://mentalnomadshow.blogspot.com/search/label/greydon%20square Greydon Square video podcast] Video podcast from Greydon Square at 'TheMentalNomad'
* [http://atheistube.blogspot.com/search/label/Greydon%20Square Greydon Square videos] Videos from Greydon Square at AtheisTube
* [http://Freethoughtpedia.com FreethoughtPedia]


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Revision as of 20:24, 6 October 2007

Greydon Square

Eddie Collins, also known by his stage name Greydon Square, is an American hip hop artist. Originally from Compton, California, he now resides in Phoenix, Arizona where he attends college as a physics major. His second album The Compton Effect has been recently released after much delay. His first album Absolute, is no longer available. He is an outspoken atheist, and promotes discussion on theological issues.

"Did I mention that your songs and videos are wonderful? You're a very brave and talented man." - Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) [1]

"This is cool" - Richard Dawkins [2]

"I have every reason to believe that Greydon is the better rapper." - Sam Harris (Author)

"I love your rap." - Dan Dennett (Philosopher, Great Grandson of Charles Darwin)

"You are amazing." - Margaret Downey (President of American Atheists International)

"Unbelievable" - "Janice Rael" (President of Del Valley Americans United for Sep of Church and State)

"So, we were a pretty varied group but... boy, were we white. I think I counted maybe half a dozen non-white faces. One of those belonged to the Rational Response Squad's Greydon Square. This was the guy billed as "The Atheist Rapper". When I saw that on the program I thought, "Right, that's one event I won't be bothering with." Not because I don't like rap but because I just feared it would be... embarrassing. The atheist rapper? Please. But then I realised that in order to secure my place in the ballroom for the afternoon session I'd need to get there early. And that meant I'd need to sit through Greydon Square's set.

I'm really glad I did, because he was great. He's the real article, not some deluded teen pretending to be an atheist Kanye West. His lyrics are really sharp, witty and intelligent and he rattles them out like a pro. He only did four songs and I was astonished to find myself disappointed that he didn't have time to do ten. Greydon Square, for me, was the pleasant surprise of the whole event." -Jack Rawlinson ((Richarddawkins.net) (http://richarddawkins.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=14912&p=431686))


Legal Issues Greydon Square was detained by authorities for alleged gun threats against students and found with stock and clip for an assault rifle in his vehicle after allegedly threatening a student (on September 12, 2007). The college he attends was in lock down due to a gun scare and all classes were put on hold while police combed the campus. He was released later that evening and not charged.[3]


Discography

Albums

Album cover Album information
Absolute
  • Released: 2004
  • Billboard 200 chart position:
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
  • Singles:
  • RIAA Certification:
The Compton Effect
  • Released: 2007
  • Billboard 200 chart position:
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
  • Singles:
  • RIAA Certification:
The C.P.T. Theorem
  • Released: 2008/2009
  • Billboard 200 chart position:
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
  • Singles:
  • RIAA Certification:

See also

References

  1. ^ Penn 7 Teller fond of Greydons music, Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  2. ^ Dawkins Likes Greydon's Atheist Hip Hop, Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  3. ^ Greydon Square Arrested for Gun Threats
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