“Mebane EP” is a deeply personal and soul-stirring project that blends lo-fi hip-hop with heartfelt rap, drawing inspiration from childhood memories, family, and the rhythms of the South. Named after the small town where his late great grandmother lived, this album is a musical journey that takes you through the artist’s emotions, struggles, and triumphs.

For 'Lil Grits', summers spent in Mebane were pivotal moments of self-discovery and creativity, where the sounds of Gospel, Soul, and the raw energy of youth shaped the foundation of this project. With every track, Mebane, NC feels like a nostalgic conversation—a reflection on moments of joy, heartache, and introspection. From the playful energy of childlike fun to the heavy, emotional weight of personal experiences, the album explores the full range of human feeling.

Influenced by Soul, Gospel, and 'Lil Grits' own upbringing, the project incorporates authentic, unpolished recordings that capture the emotion and spontaneity of each moment. In tracks like "Homie Back", 'Grits' pays tribute to his grandmother with an intimate, raw ode, while the rest of the album weaves stories of growth, fun, change, and connection.

Mebane isn’t just an EP—it’s a love letter to the past, a proclamation of truth, and a sonic journey through the heart and soul of 'Lil Grits'.

Produced by Swellthy
Artwork by VanityBane

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Lil Grits - Mebane EP

Amapiano Instrumental I posted on Instagram. Enjoy :)

Swellthy - Gonubie (Amapiano Edit)

Swellthy - And I (Amapiano Edit)

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Lil Grits - Sprite

"Very Swellthy" A Beat Tape by Swellthy.
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released November 15, 2024

Artwork By KB Da Beat Goddess @BTGDSS

Back Cover Photography by Nate Carrol @the_knatural


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Swellthy - Very Swellthy

“Mebane EP” is a deeply personal and soul-stirring project that blends lo-fi hip-hop with heartfelt rap, drawing inspiration from childhood memories, family, and the rhythms of the South. Named after the small town where his late great grandmother lived, this album is a musical journey that takes you through the artist’s emotions, struggles, and triumphs.

For the artist, summers spent in Mebane were pivotal moments of self-discovery and creativity, where the sounds of Gospel, Soul, and the raw energy of youth shaped the foundation of this project. With every track, Mebane, NC feels like a nostalgic conversation—a reflection on moments of joy, heartache, and introspection. From the playful energy of childlike fun to the heavy, emotional weight of personal experiences, the album explores the full range of human feeling.

Influenced by Soul, Gospel, and the artist’s own upbringing, the project incorporates authentic, unpolished recordings that capture the emotion and spontaneity of each moment. In tracks like "Homie Back", the artist pays tribute to his grandmother with an intimate, raw ode, while the rest of the album weaves stories of growth, fun, change, and connection.

Mebane isn’t just an EP—it’s a love letter to the past, a proclamation of truth, and a sonic journey through the heart of the artist’s soul.

Produced by Swellthy
Artwork by VanityBane

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COULDN'T WAIT (Prod. Swellthy)

WHAT HAPPENED (Prod. Swellthy)

DREW BREES (Prod. Swellthy)

DREAMS (Prod. Swellthy)

HOMIE BACK (Prod. Swellthy)

Swellthy flipped the Break Drum Beat Reason Studios and Don Cannon put out for free download to celebrate the free release of Recycle 2.5. Reason and Recycle were key tools for Swellthy as a producer at a young age. The use of Recycle made it possible to turn a midi keyboard into an emulation of the ASR10 by how you could fill up your keys with samples. The possibilities were and still are endless. The drum break is chopped up in the intro going into a smooth sample chopped groove.

Swellthy - 1994 Back #RecycleTheBeat

Audio from Swellthy's 80404 Club Set from May 6th, @ Hot For Pizza. Recorded live in Richmond, Virginia. 
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/nlRyAE_iFMk?si=-arrmgVcuEcxb9Ch 

Swellthy • SP404 Live Set • 80404 Club 003

My set from 5/20 with CJ The Profit B2B @ HOT FOR PIZZA RVA w/ commentary from King Kaiju. Half Hip Hop/Half Dance.

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