Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Ricky Martin Lloyd Waltersis a British-American rapper. With four albums to his credit - the landmark The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, The Ruler's Back, Behind Barsand The Art of Storytelling, his music has been sampled and interpolated over 600 times, by artists such as Beyonce, The Beastie Boys, TLC, Nas, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Black Star, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, and Color Me Badd. In the process, Walters has become the most sampled hip-hop artist ever. Many of...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRapper
Date of Birth14 January 1965
CityLondon, England
CountryUnited States of America
Really, you can't blame these artists, today, for the music that has been produced.
I mean, I have my heartaches and stuff.
I've been in the game for 30 years and I came to represent.
It draws you in and creates pictures, so what I do is almost like a talking story book.
I think they will feel refreshed because I cater to a mature audience.
It can always be transformed into an avenue of information.
I think the world has gotten nostalgic, ... Hip-hop is pushing 40, but the older generation is not being catered to at all. We're hoping that we can open up a market that can push for this older, mature hip-hop tip.
I've been taking it slow, enjoying every day, and everything good in my life.
I wanted re-introduce the art form by making an album that included many different variations of stories and rap styles.
They weren't all pimps, but I'd see guys on the street who dressed really flashy. I remember seeing one guy who had a ruby in his mouth. Growing up, I just tried to blend their style with mine.
I wish I could see outta two eyes.
Take off your rubber and there's one more inside her, it's not yours, who can it be?
While Dawn worked two jobs to meet ends, her son was busy cutting school and hanging with his friends.
You've been fightin again and, you forgot why Hey kid, walk straight, master your high