When it comes to the music industry, there are different ways to make an impact: you can make music that sounds good, music to make a statement, music that people can relate to… or you can make music that does all of these things at once. Rising UK rapper, Sliime, aims to cover all bases. He was born and raised in Sheffield, but his roots are in Bangladesh, and the duality of his identity is hugely important to who he is as a person and an artist; he has made it his mission to not only represent his community, but to build a community through his music.
Sliime is certainly one to watch, with his hit “Lehenga” racking up millions of views and streams across Spotify, TikTok and Instagram. Having received co-signs from the likes of Headie One and Tiffany Calver, as well as being ‘Artist of the Week’ on BBC Introducing on the Asian Network last year, it’s clear that Sliime is heading in just one direction: up.
(Davina Nylander: GRM Daily)