SLK (group)
SLK | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Grime |
| Years active | 2001–2007 |
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| Members | Flirta D Van Damage Ribz Skrapz Swarvo Big Mighty Shiesty Shadz Pistol DJ Vectra DJ Mondie DJ Policy |
SLK (an acronym for So Low Key and Street Life Kings) were a British grime crew from Northwest London.[1] Their debut single "Hype! Hype!", produced by Sticky and featuring Lady Envy,[2] reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart[3] and No. 3 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.[4] In 2014, Complex magazine included the video for "Hype! Hype!" in their list of "15 Channel U Videos We Will Never Forget".[5]
The crew were known for clashing rival MCs, including Roll Deep[6] and Skepta.[7] A freestyle by several members appeared on the 2006 DVD Risky Roadz 2.[7] They disbanded in 2007.[8]
Members
[edit]SLK
[edit]- Flirta D
- Van Damage - also known as Adam B
- Ribz
- Skrapz
- Beenie Battleaxe - also known as EC and Elliot Clinch
- BMD - also known as Big Man Diggy
- Big Mighty - also known as Tinster
- Shiesty Shadz
- Swarvo
- Skuffer - also known as SKU
- Lady Envi
- DJ Vectra
- DJ Mondie
- DJ Policy - also known as Pistol PP
Younger SLK
[edit]- J Money
- Blacks
- King Craze
- Vager
- Era Monster
- Iceman
- DJ Tallboy
References
[edit]- ↑ "SLK feat. Wonderkid Hype Hype". Xlr8r.com. 1 March 2005. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ↑ "Beat Roots: London and Glasgow grime scenes collaborate". Redbull.com. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ↑ "SLK | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ↑ "15 Channel U Videos We Will Never Forget". Complex. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ↑ "HERITAGE: This Grime Lovers Anthem Sees Flirta D, DirtyDapz, Skata And Dotstar Promise To "Never Disrespect You" (2006)". TRENCH Magazine. 26 January 2022.
- 1 2 "HERITAGE: SLK's Flirta D, Skrapz And Van Damage Go B2B In This Grime Freestyle For Risky Roadz (2006)". TRENCH Magazine. 2 April 2021.
- ↑ Garcia, Francisco (1 November 2017). "Skrapz Went from the Streets to the UK Rap Kingdom". Noisey.
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