SL (rapper)
SL | |
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| Also known as | S[1] |
| Born | Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne[2] 3 September 2001[3] |
| Origin | Thornton Heath, Greater London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels |
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Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne (born 3 September 2001), known professionally as SL, is a Masked British rapper.
Early life
[edit]Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne was born on 3 September 2001 in Peckham, London, England to Nigerian parents. He was later raised in Thornton Heath, London during his childhood.[2][1]
Career
[edit]SL's first single "Gentleman", released in 2017 when he was 15 years old,[4] has been described as a "street anthem", amassing over 83 million views on YouTube, as of January 2025 .[5] His next single, "Tropical", peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 73 in February 2018[6] and was later certified Platinum by the BPI in 2022.[7] In May, his track "Genes" featuring Chip peaked at number 90.[8] That same month, he was featured on Nines' track "Oh My", which peaked at number 44.[9] "Oh My" would later be certified Gold in 2023 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[10]
On 15 May 2020, he released a single from his collaboration extended play with American record producer Kenny Beats, titled "Bad Luck", along with its music video.[11] They later released the EP, titled Selhurst SE25 on 4 July 2020, along with a music video for the song "Little Bird" from the project.[12] On 23 October 2020, he released his debut studio album, titled Different Dude.
Musical style and artistry
[edit]SL is known for his slower "laid back" style of rapping,[13] which has been compared to Giggs.[4] He actively wears a ski mask in public, to make his identity anonymous in addition to his persona.[14]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Selhurst SE25[12] (with Kenny Beats) |
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Bernard, Jesse (6 November 2018). "SL, in his own words for the first time". FADER. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- 1 2 "MIC CHEQUE LIMITED – Officers (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
- ↑ @officialsl (1 September 2019). "Officially 1⃣8⃣ time to get things popping 🎉". Instagram. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- 1 2 McQuaid, Ian (4 January 2018). "10 UK rap artists to watch in 2018". FACT. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ Pritchard, Will (17 January 2018). "SL – "Tropical"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "SL – Tropical". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "British certifications – SL – Tropical". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 March 2022. Type Tropical SL in the "Search:" field.
- ↑ "SL ft Chip". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "NINES/SL/YUNG FUME/TIGGS DA". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ "British certifications – Nines/SL – Oh My". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 June 2023. Type Oh My Nines/SL in the "Search:" field.
- ↑ "SL Connects With Kenny Beats For New Trap-Laced Cut "Bad Luck"". Complex.
- 1 2 "SL Drops 'Selhurst SE25' EP, Shares Visuals For Kenny Beats-Produced "Little Bird"". Complex.
- ↑ Thapar, Ciaran (30 January 2018). "Get Familiar With UK Drill, the New Sound Exploding on the Streets of London". Complex. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ↑ Joshi, Tara (16 February 2019). "One to watch: SL". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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