Sliime is a rapper from Sheffield, England, who produces music based upon his Bengali heritage. His 2023 single "Lehenga" peaked at #5 in the UK Asian Music Chart, and has been often viewed via social media.
Sliime | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Bengali rap |
| Occupation | rapper |
| Years active | 2021 - |
| Labels | Def Jam |
TikTok information | |
| Page | |
| Followers | 44,600 |
| Likes | 1.7 million |
Last updated: 7 December 2024 | |
Career
editSliime is from Sheffield, England. His mother is from Bangladesh, and although growing up he was not focused on his South Asian heritage he began celebrating it when producing his music. His real name is not confirmed, and Sliime is often pictured in a face mask, further obscuring his identity.[1]
In 2021 Sliime wrote the rap song "Allow It" to encourage people to have their vaccines for the Covid-19 disease. It was one of the first rap songs in the UK to address vaccine reluctancy.[2][3] In July 2022 Sliime was named "artist of the week" on the BBC Asian Network, and in 2023 he performed live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.[4][5]
His single “The Hustle – Freestyle”, in both English and Bengali, was positively received, in particular for it's "gritty, fast paced beat".[6] In 2023 Sliime released the single "Lehenga", which he produced to "make South Asian women feel empowered about themselves and the way they dress".[4] The track was a hit on social media, reaching c. 53 million views on TikTok, and peaked at number 5 in the UK Asian Music Chart.[7][8] Subsequently he was signed with Def Jam Recordings India to release further music.[9] His 2024 single, "Bengali", is about the residual stigma surrounding migrants to the UK, and was playlisted by 1Xtra.[1]
Discography
edit| Title | Year | Peak UK Asian Music Chart[8] |
|---|---|---|
| "Allow It" | 2021 | - |
| "The Hustle – Freestyle" | - | |
| "Boishakhi Mela" | - | |
| "Lehenga" | 2023 | 5 |
| "Welcome to the party (Dola Re)" | 2024 | 38[10] |
| "Bengali" | 2024 | 39 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Amber Sandhu; Srosh Khan (4 December 2024). "Rap scene 'needs to know' about South Asian culture". BBC. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Sheffield rapper encouraging young people to get jabs and dispel misinformation". itv.com. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ Cumber, Robert (7 August 2021). "Listen to Covid rap which Sheffield artist hopes will inspire young people to get their jabs". The Star. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Big Weekend: Sliime and Chowerman ready to 'rep' South Asians in Dundee". BBC. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "BBC Asian Network - BBC Introducing on the Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar, Sliime and PBN". BBC. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ Codd, Matt (31 January 2023). "Artist Spotlight: SLIIME – Sheffield's Latest Rising Star Set For A Massive 2023". Sheffield Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Sheffield artist Sliime releases hard-hitting new track". Exposed Magazine. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b "SLIIME songs and albums". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Breaking: Rising British Rapper Sliime, With Co-Signs From Legendary Emcees Stormzy & Headie One, Announces Music With Def Jam Recordings India". culturehaze.com. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "WELCOME TO THE PARTY (DOLA RE) – FAROOQ GOT AUDIO/SLIIME/SHREYA". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
