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He recorded his first song in 2009 under a popular Hiphop group in Melbourne known as R.O.L (Rich over the leaf) which later was renamed to Dark Spaid Recording label | He recorded his first song in 2009 under a popular Hiphop group in Melbourne known as R.O.L (Rich over the leaf) which later was renamed to Dark Spaid Recording label | ||
| − | Slicker 1 has collaborated with both local and international artists from South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Kenya & Zimbabwe with artists namely Sean Paul, Brick n Lace , Gappy Ranks , Timaya, Dbanji , Jah Mason, Million Styles, Collie Buddz , Demarco, Elephant Man, Dizzy Dee, Maxi priest. ZimDancehall and Urban Grooves artists such as Winky D, Tocky Vibes, Dj Smiley, Roki, Soul Jah | + | Slicker 1 has collaborated with both local and international artists from South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Kenya & Zimbabwe with artists namely Sean Paul, Brick n Lace , Gappy Ranks , Timaya, Dbanji , Jah Mason, Million Styles, Collie Buddz , Demarco, Elephant Man, [[Dizzy Dee]], Maxi priest. ZimDancehall and [[Urban Grooves]] artists such as [[Winky D]], [[Tocky Vibes]], Dj Smiley, [[Roki]], [[Soul Jah Love]], [[Stunner]], [[Di Apprentice]] and Nox. |
In his first year as a sophomore Slicker won the DanceHall King Competition 2013 in Australia. | In his first year as a sophomore Slicker won the DanceHall King Competition 2013 in Australia. | ||
Revision as of 07:58, 1 June 2017
| Farai L Makombe | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Farai Makombe |
| Born | April 26, 1988 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Zimdancehall Reggae |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Labels | Tora Mari Music Group (TMMG) |
| Associated acts | Dizzy Dee |
Slicker 1, real name Farai Larry Makombe, added the 1 as he is the only child in his family, born and raised in a Christian family on the streets of Highfield in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Discography: Albums
- Culture Shocked (2016)
Background
Education
Slicker attended Mbizi Primary school in Highfield, were he enrolled in music classes at an early age playing xylophone (marimba) under the direction of his teacher.
Music career
Slicker's stage presence was recognised when he performed at his first ever Variety Show at Bradley institute high school were he scooped multiple awards & his passion for music was ignited. As a young adult he left Zimbabwe for Australia to start a new chapter.
He recorded his first song in 2009 under a popular Hiphop group in Melbourne known as R.O.L (Rich over the leaf) which later was renamed to Dark Spaid Recording label
Slicker 1 has collaborated with both local and international artists from South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Kenya & Zimbabwe with artists namely Sean Paul, Brick n Lace , Gappy Ranks , Timaya, Dbanji , Jah Mason, Million Styles, Collie Buddz , Demarco, Elephant Man, Dizzy Dee, Maxi priest. ZimDancehall and Urban Grooves artists such as Winky D, Tocky Vibes, Dj Smiley, Roki, Soul Jah Love, Stunner, Di Apprentice and Nox.
In his first year as a sophomore Slicker won the DanceHall King Competition 2013 in Australia. In 2016 he launched his debut mixtape which was executive produced by Dizzy Dee at Just4FunGrafix which was downloaded 8347 in its first 24 hours. Slicker is currently touring around the country doing shows and promoting it.
Picture Gallery
References