Bio: Slade’s real name is Grady Slade Jr. Raised in the mean streets of Washington, DC, he moved to Pennsylvania at the age of 16. Two years later Slade started writing lyrics and never looked back. After winning local talent shows with his exciting live shows and sharpening his skills as an open mic favorite, Slade began performing professionally in radio, TV, and clubs in Northeastern PA, as well as Philadelphia and New York City.