Grenique Reimagines Minnie Riperton’s “Memory Lane” on “When Butterflies Become Unicorns”

Grenique steps confidently into her next chapter with “Memory Lane,” the lead single from her recently dropped EP When Butterflies Become Unicorns. She takes Minnie Riperton’s classic and flips it into something personal and raw—her voice gliding over the familiar melody and nodding to Riperton’s timeless touch, all while pulling in shades of her own story.

The EP’s sampler runs like a mixtape fever dream. Snippets of each track bleed into the next, stitched together by Raheem DeVaughn’s electric commentary. Raheem shouts out Grenique and the partnership with Even.biz, hyping every beat as if he’s emceeing a live cipher. The whole thing feels alive, like a preview that’s begging for a full playthrough.

Grenique’s roots run deep—her debut “Black Butterfly” and her platinum work on the Rush Hour soundtrack cemented her as a voice to pay attention to. Now, she’s taking that history and flexing her evolution, layering in influences like Lauryn Hill and Phyllis Hyman without ever losing the individuality that sets her apart. The tracks teased in the sampler feel deliberate, each one a different side of her sound. Lush harmonies, introspective vibes, and a confidence that radiates without trying too hard.

The heart of this preview is “Memory Lane,” where Grenique takes Riperton’s shimmering nostalgia and grounds it with earthy vocals and a bold delivery. It’s not about recreating—it’s about owning. Every note feels intentional, every lyric wrapped in the weight of her own experiences.

If you dig what you’re hearing, then buy a copy of the full album from Even.biz, and let Grenique pull you down “Memory Lane” as she clears a path for When Butterflies Become Unicorns.

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