Born in Evansville, IN, Gregory Van Leer Jr. (a.k.a. The Infidel) is a lyrical technician. He strongly believes that substance is more important than image and gimmicks. His delivery is eloquent, forceful, unique and refreshing.

The Infidel has a history in music going back to his mother’s band, Flightline, which was managed by his father. He was frequently surrounded by musicians, often sitting in on rehearsal sessions. The Infidel quickly learned to play the drums. To this day he can drop a hot beat at a moment’s notice.

The Infidel continued to explore music and joined his junior high school band and learned how to play the trombone. He has always a hip-hop fan and was inspired by artists such as LL Cool J, Run DMC, KRS ONE, NWA, Young MC, King T, Ice T, Beastie Boys, Erik B. and Rakim. He and his brother would spend weekends in Compton and record raps. The Infidel was the beat-box while his brother and homey Rick Pennimen, nephew of Little Richard, would freestyle.

In high school, The Infidel started to write lyrics. He would always find ways to incorporate hip-hop into his class projects in high school. In his senior year, he and his brother Rhashidi, and cousins Aaron Ellering and Andres Suggs, formed the group NDR, stealing the show at the 1993 Winterfest Talent Show.

The Infidel earned a football scholarship at the University of Wyoming and was a four-year starter in the Cowboy secondary. While in college, he was frequently found writing a new verse or free styling amongst his peers.

The Infidel earned a degree in Broadcasting in 1998. He later played a few seasons of indoor football, followed by coaching high school football. He has performed at various venues in the Twin Cities area.

Whether it’s deep content, substance, refreshing punch lines and metaphors beyond the norm, The Infidel always delivers. He can educate the masses via club banger. He easily paints a vivid picture by bringing you into his mind as he provides you a first-hand look at the world as he sees it. Always the ladies man, The Infidel definitely makes them feel the way they’re supposed to through his music. His stage presence commands the attention of everyone within the reach of his voice. The Infidel is the complete package.

He has produced a number of songs for his first record album and he is currently seeking a publisher.  Be sure to also check-out his hit “Liberalism is a Mental Disorder.”  The Infidel has MP3s available for purchase on his website at www.IllaFlow.com.