SLK (an acronym for So Low Key and Street Life Kings) was a British grime crew from Northwest London, active from approximately 2001 to 2007.
Overview
SLK were a grime collective known for their energetic performances and clashes with rival crews, including Roll Deep and Skepta. Their debut single, "Hype! Hype!", was produced by Sticky and featured Lady Envy. The track reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. In 2014, Complex magazine included the music video for "Hype! Hype!" in their list of "15 Channel U Videos We Will Never Forget."
A freestyle by several SLK members appeared on the 2006 DVD Risky Roadz 2. The crew disbanded in 2007.
Members
SLK:
- 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:
- J Money
- Blacks
- King Craze
- Vager
- Era Monster
- Iceman
- DJ Tallboy
Discography
- "Hype! Hype!" (featuring Lady Envy, produced by Sticky) — reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
External links
- SLK discography at Discogs
Note: The acronym "SLK" is also used by several other entities, including SLK Group (a family office founded by Saadallah Khalil, operating in manufacturing, international trade, real estate, and investments across Africa and the Middle East), SLK Global (a supply chain management company serving government, oil and gas, and commercial clients), and SLK (a former name of the technology company now known as Altimetrik).
