Sliime
Sliime | |
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| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Bengali rap |
| Occupation | rapper |
| Years active | 2021 - |
| Label | Def Jam |
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| Followers | 44,600 |
| Last updated: 7 December 2024 | |
Sliime is a rapper from Sheffield, England, who produces music based upon his Bengali heritage. His 2023 single "Lehenga" peaked at #5 in the UK Asian Music Chart, and has been often viewed via social media.
Career
[edit]Sliime is from Sharrow, Sheffield, England. His parents are from Bangladesh, and although growing up he was not focused on his South Asian/Bangladeshi heritage he began celebrating it when producing his music. His real name is not confirmed, and Sliime is often pictured in a face mask, further obscuring his identity.[1]
In 2021 Sliime wrote the rap song "Allow It" to encourage people to have their vaccines for the COVID-19 disease. It was one of the first rap songs in the UK to address vaccine reluctancy.[2][3] In July 2022 Sliime was named "artist of the week" on the BBC Asian Network, and in 2023 he performed live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.[4][5]
His single “The Hustle – Freestyle”, in both English and Bengali, was positively received, in particular for its "gritty, fast paced beat".[6] In 2023 Sliime released the single "Lehenga", which he produced to "make South Asian women feel empowered about themselves and the way they dress".[4] The track was a hit on social media, reaching c. 53 million views on TikTok, and peaked at number 5 in the UK Asian Music Chart.[7][8] Subsequently, he was signed with Def Jam Recordings India to release further music.[9] His 2024 single, "Bengali", is about the residual stigma surrounding migrants to the UK, and was playlisted by 1Xtra.[1]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak UK Asian Music Chart[8] |
|---|---|---|
| "Allow It" | 2021 | - |
| "The Hustle – Freestyle" | - | |
| "Boishakhi Mela" | - | |
| "Lehenga" | 2023 | 5 |
| "Welcome to the party (Dola Re)" | 2024 | 38[10] |
| "Bengali" | 2024 | 39 |
| "3am in Whitechapel" | 2024 | 39 |
| "Manners" | 2025 | 6 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Amber Sandhu; Srosh Khan (4 December 2024). "Rap scene 'needs to know' about South Asian culture". BBC. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "Sheffield rapper encouraging young people to get jabs and dispel misinformation". itv.com. 7 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ Cumber, Robert (7 August 2021). "Listen to Covid rap which Sheffield artist hopes will inspire young people to get their jabs". The Star. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- 1 2 "Big Weekend: Sliime and Chowerman ready to 'rep' South Asians in Dundee". BBC. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "BBC Asian Network - BBC Introducing on the Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar, Sliime and PBN". BBC. 18 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ Codd, Matt (31 January 2023). "Artist Spotlight: SLIIME – Sheffield's Latest Rising Star Set For A Massive 2023". Sheffield Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "Sheffield artist Sliime releases hard-hitting new track". Exposed Magazine. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- 1 2 "SLIIME songs and albums". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "Breaking: Rising British Rapper Sliime, With Co-Signs From Legendary Emcees Stormzy & Headie One, Announces Music With Def Jam Recordings India". culturehaze.com. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "WELCOME TO THE PARTY (DOLA RE) – FAROOQ GOT AUDIO/SLIIME/SHREYA". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
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