Greenhouse (music group)

Greenhouse is an American hip hop group from Columbus, Ohio.[1] Originally formed as Greenhouse Effect by Blueprint, Inkwel, and Manifest,[2] it now consists of Blueprint and Illogic.[3]

Greenhouse
Also known asGreenhouse Effect
OriginColumbus, Ohio, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active1997–present
LabelsWeightless Recordings
MembersBlueprint
Illogic
Past membersInkwel
Manifest

History

In 1997, Greenhouse Effect was formed by Blueprint, Inkwel, and Manifest.[2] In 1999, the group released the debut EP, Up to Speed.[4] The first album, Life Sentences, was released in 2003.[5]

After Inkwel's leaving the group, Blueprint and Manifest released the album, Columbus or Bust, in 2005.[2] In 2009, it was announced that Illogic replaced Manifest and that Greenhouse Effect changed the name to Greenhouse.[6]

In 2009, Blueprint and Illogic released the Electric Purgatory: Part One EP,[7] which was followed by the Electric Purgatory: Part Two EP in the next year.[8] In 2013, Greenhouse released the album, Bend But Don't Break.[9]

Members
Current
Former
  • Inkwel - rapper
  • Manifest - rapper

Discography
Albums
  • Life Sentences (2003)
  • Columbus or Bust (2005)
  • Bend But Don't Break (2013)
EPs
  • Up to Speed (1999)
  • Greenhouse Effect vs. Radiohead (2005)
  • Electric Purgatory: Part One (2009)
  • Electric Purgatory: Part Two (2010)
Singles
  • "Smile" (2010)

References
  1. Balfour, Jay (July 18, 2013). "Greenhouse (Illogic & Blueprint) - Bend But Don't Break". HipHopDX.
  2. Umile, Dominic (June 28, 2005). "Greenhouse Effect Columbus or Bust". Prefix.
  3. Martin, Andrew (July 10, 2013). "Greenhouse (Blueprint & Illogic) – "This Is It" (Potholes Video Premiere)". Potholes in My Blog.
  4. DeVille, Chris (July 21, 2011). "Hip-hop in Columbus: Key moments". Columbus Alive.
  5. Gloden, Gabe (October 30, 2003). "Headucation: Greenhouse Effect / Omid". Stylus Magazine.
  6. Gillespie, Blake (October 19, 2009). "Greenhouse (Effect): The New Cast". Impose Magazine.
  7. Betz, Chet (December 6, 2009). "Greenhouse: Electric Purgatory EP". Cokemachineglow.
  8. Betz, Chet (August 3, 2010). "Greenhouse: Electric Purgatory Part Two EP". Cokemachineglow.
  9. Meara, Paul (July 11, 2013). "Locals: Hip-hop duo Greenhouse aims to make Carabar an incubator for local artists". Columbus Alive.
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