K-Slick

K-Slick
Background information
Birth name Kevin Maharaj
Born (1991-08-09) August 9, 1991
Toronto, Canada
Genres Rap, hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2011–present
Labels Independent
Website KSlick.com

Kevin Maharaj (born August 9, 1991) is a hip hop recording artist from Toronto, Canada.[1][2] He is mostly known by his stage name K-Slick.[3][4][5]

Early life

K-Slick is of Trinidadian descent. He began rapping at the age of 15.[3]

After performing for multiple places without even releasing his first mix tape, K-Slick as well as his music was becoming highly popular.[1] As a result, he was asked to perform as an opening act for Canibus. The Canibus performance was a huge success in Toronto with K-Slick pumping up the crowd as the opening act. Multiple radio stations played his songs as they were highly requested. He later toured with Choclair in Canada and opened for Joe Budden at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario. He also opened up for Killah Priest and Jadakiss.[3]

Career

After K-Slick Opened for Joe Budden, he decided to release his first mixtape titled Twenty-One which was released in July 2013.[6] This mixtape was met with great reviews and much success that he was able to tour internationally in Peru. The popular song from Twenty-One titled Honest Truth really skyrocketed K-Slicks fanbase causing him to receive over 1.3 million collective views.[7]

In September 2014, he met with Atlantic Records in LA and considered signing to them.[8] All of these events led K-Slick to his mixtape release, K-9 vs. the Industry.[9] This fourteen track project is only the second mixtape released by the Toronto rapper but caused a huge buzz in the music world. Some of the buzz has come from the hit single Last Breath ft. Joell Ortiz, but most of the attention is from the industry diss track Fully Loaded. In this track K-Slick tells it like it is regarding the top names in entertainment.

K-Slick backstage with press during his tour in Peru.

K-Slick has been featured in the November 2014 issue of XXL (magazine) on an entire page. [10]

On January 11 2016 K-Slick released a new album titled Twenty-Three. The album showcases his versatility as one of the most talented upcoming rappers in the game.The album starts with track “So Good”, and it lets you know the exact high calibre of music to expect from the project. The album also features G-Unit’s Tony Yayo on hard hitting track “Too Loud” [11][12]

Discography

Twenty-One (2013)[13]

  1. Kill You
  2. Killin’ it ft. Nunez
  3. Stuntin
  4. It’s OK ft. Saigon (rapper)
  5. Finally Home
  6. The Honest Truth
  7. Asshole
  8. Judge Judy
  9. Gangsta Love
  10. Whats Beef ft. Nunez
  11. Crime Chronicles
  12. Answers
  13. Bonus Track: Carnage

K-9 vs. The Industry (2014)[14]

  1. Start Up
  2. Slammer
  3. Fully Loaded
  4. Don't Love ft. Nunez & Special
  5. One Time
  6. Different Breed
  7. Klaudia
  8. Last Breath ft. Joell Ortiz
  9. Check Yo Self ft. Nunez
  10. Ghetto Written
  11. Crime Chronicles II
  12. Hoe No ft. Nunez
  13. Chillen Out ft. Nunez
  14. Rock Bottom

Twenty-Three (2016)[15][16]

  1. So Good ft. Sheeza
  2. Toxic
  3. Too Loud ft. Tony Yayo
  4. Real Ill ft. Nunez
  5. Hold Up
  6. Back On
  7. Faith & Hustle
  8. Part 2
  9. Fan Interlude ft. LUC
  10. No Model
  11. Power
  12. Novela ft. Nunez
  13. All Day Every Day ft. Sheeza
  14. Rhyme Regardless
  15. I'm Alright
  16. Recap


Personal life

K-Slick states some of his musical influences are Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, DMX (rapper), 50 Cent and Joe Budden. [17]

In late 2013, K-Slick hooked up with his friend Nunez to form the rap group K-9 which they are both a part of.[1] Before rapping he drove an old Pontiac and after the success he’s had so far he now drives a Hummer.[8]

In late 2012, K-Slick went through a breakup with his long-time girlfriend of 6 years after he found out she was cheating on him. This is the inspiration for many tracks such as Finally Home, Honest Truth and Klaudia.[8][18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "On The Rise Interview with K-Slick". Hybrid Hip Hop. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "K-Slick". I AM PR Agency. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "K-Slick: Who Is K-Slick….An Urban Grandstand Digital Exclusive". Urban Grand Stand Digital. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Toronto's K-Slick drops visuals from his upcoming mixtape "K-9 vs The World" (Official Video)". Locash Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "K-SLICK THE HONEST TRUTH LYRICS". SING 365. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Online Rap Sensation K-SLICK Releases New Video". Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "K-Slick Has Just Announced That His Compelling Album, Twenty One, Is Now Available On iTunes". PR Buzz. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 "Online Rap Sensation, K-Slick, Releases New Video". Music Industry News Network. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  9. ↑ "Toronto rapper K-Slick is back with new music: Rock Bottom and Crime Chronicles 2". A&M Entertainment Inc. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  10. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/
  11. ↑ "Twenty-Three - K-Slick". sohh. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "K-Slick – Twenty-Three (Mixtape)". Rapdose. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Twenty-One - K-Slick". iTunes. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "K-9 vs. The Industry - K-Slick". iTunes. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Twenty-Three - K-Slick". sohh. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  16. ↑ "Twenty-Three - K-Slick". DatPIff. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  17. ↑ "K-9's K-Slick talks new projects & his views on hip-hop". HipHopCanada. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  18. ↑ "Tuned In Tuesday – K-Slick". Canadian Beats. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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