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SLIIK D IS A SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER OF HIS NEWLY FORMED SLIIK WAYZ PRODUCTION IMPRINT. SERVICED TO WORK WITH TALENTED WRITERS AND PRODUCERS IN VARIOUS GENRE, EXPANDING MUSICALLY. STARTED IN THE LATE 80'S, RAN WITH A GROUP THROUGHOUT THE 90'S AND EARLY 2000'S, NOW MAKING HIS OWN LANE IN 2010 AND BEYOND. AS A WRITER AND PERFORMER, SLIIK CAN DELIVER WITH AN ORIGINAL style OF RHYMING WITH ANIMATION AND CHARACTER IN HIS DELIVERY SKILLS. AS A PRODUCER, HE CAN TAKE AN ARTIST OR TALENTED SONGWRITER AND BRING OUT SOME OF THE BEST QUALITIES IN THAT INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP. HE ONCE RAN LABELS LIKE, LETHAL HEAT RECORDS AND ENDOSTR8 BRAND TO HIS EXPERIENCE. NOW, HE CHOOSES TO LET THE PRODUCTION END SPEAK LOUDER, WHILE PLAYING THE BACKGROUND FOR A MOMENT. MEMBER OF ASCAP SINCE 2006 AND ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION AND JUST PLAIN FOLKS. RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING DISTRIBUTION FOR THE ALBUMS RELEASED EITHER SOLO, GROUP OR CREW MEMBERS. SLIIK WILL CONTINUE TO GROW WHILE PARTICIPATING IN SONGWRITING CONTEST, AND MUSIC CONFERENCES TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND TO NETWORK WITH OTHER MUSICIANS WHILE BUILDING HIS NEWEST BRAND AT SLIIK WAYZ PRODUCTIONS.
Why this name?
Creativity, came up with it back in the early 90's. It just stuck with me.
Do you play live?
HIT UP ASCAP AND CUT THE CHECK.....BRAND OFFICIAL.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Creating lots of independent opportunities for artist/producers like myself. Networking with the world from the comfort of your home by email, mailing list, etc.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE INDEPENDENT
Band History:
CHECK THE RESUME' SO FAR AND UNDERSTAND FOR YOURSELF.

Discography:

Inner City Hoodlumz "Real Dirty" 2001 (producer/writer)

K Smooth "Mr. Mercenary Smooth One" 2005 (producer/writer/engineer)

Sliik D "Long Overdue" 2008 (producer/writer/engineer)

Pimp G the Truest "Community Service" 2008 (producer/writer)

Sliik D "Why?" (single) 2010 (producer/writer)

ALL ALBUMS & SINGLES AVAILABLE AT CD BABY, ITUNES, AMAZON AND ALOT MORE.
Your influences?
DJ KEITH SMITH, K SMOOTH AND THE ENTIRE INNER CITY HOODLUMZ FAMILY ARE MY INFLUENCES. HIP-HOP, HOUSE, R&B, SOUL, DUSTIES AND ROCK IS THE GENRES I'M INTO.
Favorite spot?
FAV CITY, CHI-TOWN THE BIRTHPLACE....FAV SPOT, SLIIK WAYZ STUDIOS MAKING MUSIC.
Equipment used:
SOME SOFTWARE, A GREAT CONDENSER MIC, MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER BY A TOP BRAND, AND A PAIR OF GOOD EARS AND TALENT....LOL
Anything else...?
EVERY NATION DESERVES OPPORTUNITIES (E.N.D.O), KEEP IT BRAND OFFICIAL.....SLIIK WAYZ
Sliik D
Inner City Hoodlumz
K Smooth
Pimp G
Lethal Heat Records
EndoStr8 Nation
EndoStr8 Brand
Brand Official
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