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)

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Reservoir Signs Canadian Singer-Songwriter Slakah the Beatchild".
  7. ↑ "Beatchild & the Slakadeliqs Heavy Rockin' Steady". Exclaim!, Feb 02, 2018
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