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Xavier Martell Grice (Born August, 22 1986) better known by his stage name "Chase PESO" (stylized as PE$O) or simply the mononym "Chase" is an Jamaican-American Rapper/Songwriter from Brooklyn, New York he is the cousin of the Super group Wu-Tang Clan's Founders and frontmen GZA (Gary Grice) and RZA (Robert Fitzgerald Diggs) and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard (Russell Tyrone Jones).

Career

In 2003 at 16, Chase was signed to indie New York Label Two-Tre Ent. Shortly after he formed a rap-quarlet with his high school classmates and childhood friend called the "Renegades". After numerous delays on the debut project, Chase asked for his release from the label. The group subsequently disbanded in 2004. In 2008 he rejoined his bandmates and Co-founded teamfame.blogspot.com. With local success of their cover of Charles Hamilton "Brooklyn Girl", problems within the group arose once again. Hence in late 2009 the group dissolved. In 2012 he relocated to Atlanta, GA with hopes of furthering his musical career. On November 24th released his Debut EP entitled "Love or Lust" for free download under Grice's own imprint M.U.L.A Society Records the acronym standing for Music Under Life and Adversity. Promoted by a string of Viral youtube videos, the EP was received well by listeners, blogs, and critics alike. The video for the lead single "Throw It Away" has been cited for its artistic approach, and general creativity.

Present - 2015

After two years of delays, a change in management and a re-relocation back to New York City, his sophomore mix-tape entitled "Glass Jars & Butterfly Tops" is complete with a released date set for June of 2015. During the two year span between his last release, Chase has released serval music videos, and has done a number of performances across the NYC area. He's been featured and covered in numerous online magazines and blogs for his streets singles "Pablo" and "Whole Squad", both songs are fan favorites at shows. In the midst of creating his brand and making a name for himself among underground artist, Chase has found a potential star in childhood friend Ly MULA and also started a rap group called M.U.L.A Society featuring M.U.L.A Society artist Ly MULA and himself. They're currently working on a mixtape titled "Mulaville" set for release in August of 2015.

Discography

Studio albums

Love or Lust:                     Released November 24, 2012 Label: M.U.L.A Society Records Format: CD, Digital Download Certifications: N/A Internet Downloads: 5,000+ CD Sales: 1,000

Glass Jars & Butterfly Tops: Released May, 2015 Label: M.U.L.A Society Records Format: Cd, Digital Download Certifications: N/A Internet Downloads: N/A     CD Sales: N/A To Be Released