The Slakadeliqs

The Slakadeliqs are a Canadian soul and R&B band.[1][2] Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band is fronted by musician and producer Slakah the Beatchild,[3] who was previously best known as a producer for artists such as D. O., Divine Brown, Miles Jones and Drake.

History

The band released its debut album, The Other Side of Tomorrow, independently in early 2012.[1] Guest musicians on the album include Justin Nozuka, Shad and Tingsek.[4] The album was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2012 Polaris Music Prize on June 14, 2012.[5]

In 2012, Beatchild & The Slakadeliqs signed with Reservoir Media Management.[6] As Slakah the Beatchild, the band went on to release Soul Movement Volume 2 in 2014 and Heavy Rockin' Steady in 2018.[7]

Discography
  • Soul Movement Volume 1 (as Slakah the Beatchild) (2008)
  • Something Forever EP (as Slakah the Beatchild) (2010)
  • The Other Side of Tomorrow (2012)
  • Soul Movement Volume 2 (as Slakah the Beatchild) (2014)
  • Heavy Rockin' Steady (2018)
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References
  1. "The Slakadeliqs - The Other Side of Tomorrow". Exclaim!, January 17, 2012.
  2. "The Slakadeliqs: The Other Side of Tomorrow". Canuckistan Music, by Michael Panontin
  3. "Beatchild on avoiding the genre box and how becoming a father influenced his creative vision". CBC Radio, April 11, 2018.
  4. "The Slakadeliqs The Other Side of Tomorrow". Exclaim!, Matt Bauer, Jan 17, 2012
  5. "Polaris Prize long list includes lots of Toronto bands". Toronto Star, June 14, 2012.
  6. http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2012/10/1502.html
  7. "Beatchild & the Slakadeliqs Heavy Rockin' Steady". Exclaim!, Feb 02, 2018
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