Bio
Greggory Covington's unique blend of "Freestyling" and musical prowess
illustrates his ability to command an audience and challenge the music
industry, as well as overshadow his contemporaries - proof enough why he
calls himself Eclipse. His gift of creative, on the spot improvisation, and
his innovation in creating fast, tongue-twisting rhymes and smooth lyrics
serves to complement his fresh and distinctive sound. Greggory's first
steps toward realizing his dreams began at age 11, when he and two of his
schoolmates began performing together at school functions, community
festivals, and local music programs: gaining popularity within his school
and local society. The group called themselves The New Breed and they
secured their place as one of the forefronts of the local youth music scene
with their fresh and creative lyrics, and impressive rhythmic styling,
building a strong fan base amongst their peers and contemporaries. At 18,
Eclipse has seem his music career blossom from its humble beginnings in the
Dallas local Hip-Hop scene. Using tools learned through years spent in
theatrical arts programs, Eclipse fine-tuned his aptitude for creating
rhythmic speed. Consistency with his practice, and the drive for innovation
within his own musical tasted helped shape the level of his professionalism
and talent, and drove him to venture out on his own. Heavily influenced by
artists such as Twista, Ludacris, and Jay-Z, Greggory takes his own music
to the next level with positive and meaningful lyrics that capture the
audience with messages that are completely relatable. Add to that talent
for improvising fast tongue-twisting phrases, and adapting his lyrics to
complex and unique rhythmic patterns, and you have the making of a star in
the next generation in Hip-Hop. As a role model, Eclipse utilizes his
lyrics and his ability to compose and arrange music as a means to
communicate with his fan base. He writes clear and strong messages that
speak to audiences both young and old - a consequence he is quite thankful
for. Eclipse prides himself on composing lyrics that maintain a positive
significance within his life, and that of his audience. He strives to
remain outside the collection of cookie-cutter artists in th Rap and
Hip-Hop community. By writing about his observations and opinions
concerning his own experiences, and even those of the music industry
itself, his lyrics become more tangible to his audience. He feels that
audiences are more responsive to language and situations of a more virtuous
nature, and that people are bored with the same messages being expressed in
Rap and Hip- Hop music today. Beyond his talent, Eclipse holds the passion
for success within the entertainment industry: seeking to learn, grow, and
become an innovator - factors that are illustrative to his devotion to his
talent, his self-motivation, and drive for success.
