Greg Essence

Gregory Santana (born January 4th, 1983), better known by his stage name Greg Essence, is an American reggae latin music recording artist, singer, songwriter and musician.
Known for blending reggae, latin, rock and hip hop sounds, Greg Essence's single "Hola Mama" was released world wide on iTunes, Amazon and other outlets on December 1st, 2011. The track was produced by Lizette Santana and Fernando Perdomo. Other collaborators included Derek Cintron, and Locos Por Juana former and Xperimento musicians Emiliano Torres and Alan Reyna.
Biography
Greg Essence was born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents, natives of the Dominican Republic, who relocated and met in United States during the mid- 1960s. He is the brother of singer/songwriter and producer Lizette Santana.
Musical style and influences
Greg Essence blends reggae, latin music, pop, rock and hip hop styles. His lyrical ideology are based on deep Rastafarian and latino culture. Some of his influences include Bob Marley, as most bands in the reggae genre. Greg also credits other artists in the latin music, rock and hip hop genres as influence.
Single "Hola Mama" It’s a social and political statement about the current legalization change of Ganja, prompting everyone, his mother, sister, friend and even the president and first lady to join him on a house party to enjoy the herb, while being creative, “vamos a mi casa a escribir una cancion”. Adding itself to the long list of classic stoner tracks, as covered on Billboard magazine. Musically it has a percussion driven, loungy vibe, there are also other non-instrumental type effects such as lighter, bong, coughs in the background, interesting guitar lines and background vocals harmonies.
Discography
Singles
* "Hola Mama" (2011)

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