August Greene is an American supergroup. The brainchild of rapper

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, and producers

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and

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, it was formed in 2018 after sharing the

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for their song "Letter to the Free", which was part of

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documentary '' 13th'' (2016). The trio made their live debut on January 26, 2018 at

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's Highline Ballroom as part of Glasper's sixth annual

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party, and released an eponymous joint album on March 9 through

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. The album was preceded by the single "

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", a Sounds of Blackness cover featuring singer

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. On February 21, 2018, August Greene performed an

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Tiny Desk Concert.

Discography

Albums

*'' August Greene'' (2018)

Singles

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Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

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