Following the release of his Running Wild album, Grieves let loose a flurry of new music, surprising and delighting fans with fresh new singles each week. He was able to express his growth and hunger in this new work, as the content and production ranged from light-hearted and jazzy to intense and introspective. After releasing a string of five standalone singles he compiled them all onto one sensational project with three additional unreleased tracks, and introduced it as The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy.
The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy showcased a wide range of Grieves lyrical expression, as well as his production talents. On Perspective, Grieves waxes about the hypocritical standards musicians often face, while Let The Devil In addresses the demons he grapples with personally, rapping: “That shadow on my shoulder weighs a ton, y’all pretend like my experience with hell was just for fun (nah).” On the lighter side, Grieves invites Chris Webby to trade bars back & forth on Man Down, where the pair go on to skewer less-than-stellar MCs holding space in the industry. Meanwhile, I’ll Be Better delivers a melancholy reflection on the tropes of heartbreak, letting go of the old and making room for the new. At once, The Collections of Mr. Nice Guy stands at the intersection of all things fans that have historically drawn fans to Grieves—truthful and relatable lyricism over soulful synths and drums.
Tracklisting:
1. Perspective
2. I’ll Be Better (feat. JAGA)
3. December
4. Man Down (feat. Chris Webby)
5. Let the Devil In
6. Games (feat. Greater Than)
7. Beethoven
8. Caliber (feat. Saint Claire)
Please note that The Collections of Mr Nice Guy (Teal Vinyl LP) is currently not in store but is an imported title from an overseas supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-3 weeks for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.