SLK (group)

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SLK
Origin London, England
Genres Grime
Years active2003–2007
Labels
  • Smoove
  • Pitch Controller
MembersFlirta 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]

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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

SLK

Younger SLK

References

  1. ↑ "SLK feat. Wonderkid Hype Hype". Xlr8r.com. 1 March 2005. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  2. ↑ "Beat Roots: London and Glasgow grime scenes collaborate". Redbull.com. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. ↑ "SLK | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts .
  4. ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts .
  5. ↑ "15 Channel U Videos We Will Never Forget". Complex. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  6. ↑ "HERITAGE: This Grime Lovers Anthem Sees Flirta D, DirtyDapz, Skata And Dotstar Promise To "Never Disrespect You" (2006)". TRENCH Magazine. 26 January 2022.
  7. 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.
  8. ↑ Garcia, Francisco (1 November 2017). "Skrapz Went from the Streets to the UK Rap Kingdom". Noisey .


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