Geordie Greep aka Emperor Greep came to the spotlight as the guitarist and vocalist of the band Black Midi; however, they called it quits on August 10, 2024.
As Geordie’s time with his experimental rock group comes to an end, he’s striking out on his own. The English musician plans to put out his first solo album just a few months after the band broke up.
His first solo album, The New Sound, will hit the shelves on October 4, 2024. However, Greep has already given fans a sneak peek by releasing a few songs from the album.
As he kicks off his solo music career and drops new tracks, many are enjoying his recent work. For instance, his singles, “Holy, Holy” and “Blues,” are gaining popularity on YouTube.
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With his rising popularity, Greep’s new fanbase may be curious about his accent. He’s got this unique way of singing, and his accent grabs people’s attention.
The Holy, Holy singer hasn’t said anything about his accent yet, but lots of people are calling it a “greep accent.“
His fans have been talking about it ever since he made a name for himself in the music world. Here’s what his followers have to say about it.
Fans can’t agree if Geordie Greep has a Cockney accent or if he’d sound goofy in any accent
Geordie Greep’s accent sparks a lot of talk, and his fans disagree on how to label it. Despite Greep keeping quiet about the topic, his followers have lively talks on Reddit.
Some believe he speaks with a Cockney accent. They also compare his voice to a cab driver from a Yes Theory show episode.
The Cockney accent comes from East London. People know it for its unique sound, rhyming slang, and glottal stops, which some fans think suits Greep.
Some people view Emperor Greep’s voice in a different light. A fan says he’s like “eight cats in a trench coat” whose meows just happen to sound like talking.
To that one fan responds,
“That’s a lot of coincidences, but it makes sense!”
Some argue that his accent itself isn’t particularly strange, but the odd timbre of his voice makes it stand out. As one Redditor sums it up, Greep would sound “goofy” in any accent, Cockney or not.
Regardless of the theories, it’s clear that Geordie’s voice continues to fascinate fans, leaving much to debate.
A theory suggests the backgrounds of Geordie Greep’s parents shape his accent
Fans wonder about Geordie Greep’s accent, and some think it comes from his parents’ different backgrounds.
As we know, Greep is an English musician from Walthamstow. Sources say one of his parents is from Cornwall and the other from Leeds, which might explain his unique voice.
While his accent might naturally blend these influences, some fans have spotted other things too.
@sugarslashtzu Geordie Greep calls his audience insane for 2 minutes and 37 seconds #blackmidi #geordiegreep #greep ♬ original sound – ily ❔
One Reddit user remarked that Greep’s voice sounds a bit South African and a bit London. Thus, raising doubts about his parents’ true origins.
One fan pointed out that his accent seems to have traces of Jamaican and African influences. This suggests it reflects the changes in London’s diverse speech patterns.
As per the Redditor, over time, London accents have absorbed characteristics from various regions, including Jamaica and Africa. Thus, making it difficult to pinpoint Greep’s exact dialect.
Despite the various theories surrounding it, many describe Greep’s accent as “geographically unclassifiable.” His unique voice continues to fascinate fans, leaving ample room for speculation regarding its true roots.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Geordie Greep born August 20, 1999, thinks growing up in Walthamstow helped him. He says its mix of cultures was “brilliant for a young person.“
- Greep’s dad sparked his early love for music. But his mom’s job at a salsa club made him dislike that type of music.
- He crossed paths with his former band members, Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, Cameron Picton, and Morgan Simpson, during his time at the BRIT School.
- Geordie draws inspiration from rock legends such as Frank Zappa and the Japanese band Boredoms.
