Cole Marsden Greif-Neill, (born March 7, 1985) known professionally as Cole M.G.N., is an American musician, record producer, songwriter, and mixer. He is a former member of Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti. Cole has worked with Beck, Julia Holter, Christine and the Queens, DāM-FunK, Ariel Pink, Real Estate, The Vaccines, Thurston Moore, Snoop Dogg, NxWorries, Kossisko, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Blood Orange, and Nite Jewel. In 2016, Cole M.G.N. released his self-titled debut extended play.

As of 2021, he has won six Grammy Awards for his work with Beck.

Biography He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2007.

Career He was a member of Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti before becoming Beck's engineer and his current work with Stones Throw. In recent years he has been involved in producing and mixing on records for the likes of Julia Holter, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti and Snoop Dogg, and Dam-Funk's collaborative project, 7 Days Of Funk.

He won three Grammy Awards for his work on Beck's 2014 album Morning Phase, two Grammy Awards for his work on Beck's 2017 album Colors and one Grammy Award for his work on Beck's 2019 album Hyperspace.

Cole is published by Kobalt Music Group for the world.

Personal life In January 2006, he married Ramona Gonzalez of Nite Jewel. The couple split in 2018, after 12 years of marriage.

In November 2022, Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen announced that the two were in a relationship. On September 23, 2024, the two announced their engagement on her Instagram page. They married on October 4, 2025, at the Hotel Chelsea in New York City. On November 3, 2025, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. On March 17, 2026, Jepsen announced the birth of their son.

Discography

EPs Cole M.G.N. (2016)

Singles "If U Let Me" (2016)

Credits

Albums YearArtistTitleCredits2008Nite JewelGood EveningInstrumentation, producer, songwriter 2011The Lonely IslandTurtleneck & ChainSongwriterThurston MooreDemolished ThoughtsEngineerStephen Malkmus and the JicksMirror TrafficBonus engineerCharlotte GainsbourgStage WhisperEngineer, drum programming 2012Nite JewelOne Second of LoveInstrumentation, producer, songwriterJulia HolterEkstasisMixing, additional engineeringAriel Pink's Haunted GraffitiMature ThemesInstrumentation, additional production, additional engineering, mixing, editing, drum programmingDwight Yoakam3 PearsInstrumentation, recording, mixingBat for LashesThe Haunted ManAdditional engineering 2013Julia HolterLoud City SongProducer, arranger, mixing7 Days of Funk7 Days of FunkMixing 2014Devonté HynesPalo Alto: Original Motion Picture ScoreMixingAriel PinkPom PomInstrumentation, drum programming, Ableton, LogicBeckMorning PhaseEngineerJenny LewisThe VoyagerAdditional recording 2015The VaccinesEnglish GraffitiSongwriter, co-producerJulia HolterHave You in My WildernessProducer, arranger, mixing 2016Seth BogartSeth BogartProducer, songwriter, recordingNicholas KrgovichThe HillsMixingNite JewelLiquid CoolCo-producer, songwriter, assistantInc. No WorldAs Light as LightProducer, mixing, recordingNxWorriesYes Lawd!Mixing 2017Electric GuestPluralInstrumentation, producer, songwriterReal EstateIn MindProducerNite JewelReal HighProducer, songwriter, mixingLaurel HaloDustMixingWashed OutMister MellowAdditional production, mixing, recordingBeckColorsSongwriter, co-producer, engineer 2018The VaccinesCombat SportsSongwriterChristine and the QueensChrisInstrumentation, co-producer, vocal productionEmpress OfUsSongwriter, co-producerJulia HolterAviaryExecutive producer 2019DAWNNew BreedCo-producerKossiskoLOWProducer!!!WallopCo-producerBeckHyperspaceInstrumentation, songwriter, co-producer 2020G-EazyEverything's Strange HereProducer, songwriter, instrumentationTerror JrRancho CatastropheProducer 2021Your GrandparentsThru My WindowProducer, songwriterThe VaccinesBack in Love CitySongwriterG-EazyThese Things Happen TooProducer, songwriterMads LangerWhere Oceans MeetProducer, songwriter 2022KossiskoWorld of TroubleProducer, songwriterPaul CherryBack on the Music!Producer, songwriterWallowsTell Me That It's OverSongwriterThe RegrettesFurther JoyProducer, songwriter 2023Carly Rae JepsenThe Loveliest TimeProducer, songwriter 2024Brooke CandySpiralProducer, songwriter2025DeathbyRomyHollywood ForeverProducer, songwriterCarly Rae JepsenEmotion (10th Anniversary Edition)Producer, songwriter2026Carly Rae JepsenDay and NightProducer, songwriter

EPs YearArtistTitleCredits2009Nite JewelWant You BackInstrumentation, producer2009Ariel Pink's Haunted GraffitiReminiscencesInstrumentation2010The SampsThe SampsInstrumentation, producer, songwriter2010Nite JewelAm I Real?Instrumentation, songwriter, producer, arrangements, engineer, mixing, drum programming2010The SampsThe SampsInstrumentation, producer, songwriter2015NxWorriesLink Up & SuedeMixing2016Cole M.G.N.Cole M.G.N.Songwriter, producer, mixing2016Nite-FunkNite-FunkInstrumentation, drum programming, mixing2019Terror JrCome Outside and Break Your HeartProducer2020WallowsRemoteSongwriter2020UpsahlYoung Life CrisisProducer, songwriter2022Harper FinnNewcomerProducer, songwriter

Singles YearArtistTitleCredits2008Haunted Graffiti"Can't Hear My Eyes" / "Evolution's a Lie"Instrumentation2009Nite Jewel"Falling Far" / "Spiritual Nite Life"Instrumentation, producer2009Nite Funk"Am I Gonna Make It"Instrumentation, producer2010Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti"Round and Round" / "Mistaken Wedding"Instrumentation, co-producer, songwriter2011Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti"Fright Night"Instrumentation, co-producer, songwriter2011Nite Jewel"It Goes Through Your Head" / "Natural Causes"Instrumentation, producer, songwriter2011The White Stripes"The Hardest Button to Button" (Beck Remix)Instrumentation, engineer, programming2013The Samps"Plans" / "Twice High"Instrumentation, producer, songwriter2013Beck"I Won't Be Long"Engineer, mixing2013Beck"Gimme"Instrumentation, additional engineering, mixing2014Julia Holter"Don't Make Me Over" / "Hello Stranger"Producer, arranger, mixing2015Nite-Funk"Can U Read Me?"Mixing2020Harper Finn"Dance Away These Days"Producer2020Kossisko"World of Trouble"Producer, songwriter2020Kossisko"The End" (feat. G-Eazy)Producer, songwriter2020DeathbyRomy"Beautiful Mayhem"Producer, songwriter2021G-Eazy"Running Wild (Tumblr Girls 2) (feat. Kossisko)"Instrumentation2022Grag Queen"You Betta"Producer, songwriter2023Brooke Candy"FMUATW"Producer, songwriter2024Erika Jayne"Bounce"Producer, songwriter2025Carly Rae Jepsen"Guardian Angel"Songwriter2026Carly Rae Jepsen"Motivation"Producer, songwriter

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