SLK (group)

British grime group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

OriginLondon, England
GenresGrime
Years active2001–2007
Labels
  • Smoove
  • Pitch Controller
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SLK
OriginLondon, England
GenresGrime
Years active2001–2007
Labels
  • Smoove
  • Pitch Controller
MembersFlirta D
Van Damage
Ribz
Skrapz
Swarvo
Big Mighty
Shiesty Shadz
Pistol
DJ Vectra
DJ Mondie
DJ Policy
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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

  • Flirta D
  • Van Damage - also known as Adam B
  • Ribz
  • Skrapz
  • Beenie Battleaxe
  • 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

  • J Money
  • Blacks
  • King Craze
  • Vager
  • Era Monster
  • Iceman
  • DJ Tallboy

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