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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = SL
| name = SL
| alias = Slimz<ref name="Fader">{{cite web |last1=Bernard |first1=Jesse |title=SL, in his own words for the first time |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/06/uk-rapper-sl-tropical-drill-first-interview |website=[[The Fader|FADER]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=6 November 2018}}</ref>
| alias = S <ref name="Fader">{{cite web |last1=Bernard |first1=Jesse |title=SL, in his own words for the first time |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/06/uk-rapper-sl-tropical-drill-first-interview |website=[[The Fader|FADER]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=6 November 2018}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|09|03}}<ref>{{cite web |author1=@officialsl |title=Officially 1⃣8⃣ time to get things popping 🎉 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B186HMsBnS1/ |website=Instagram |accessdate=23 September 2019 |date=1 September 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|09|03}}<ref>{{cite web |author1=@officialsl |title=Officially 1⃣8⃣ time to get things popping 🎉 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B186HMsBnS1/ |website=Instagram |accessdate=23 September 2019 |date=1 September 2019}}</ref>
| birth_name = Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne<ref name="Name">{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/11627723/officers|title=MIC CHEQUE LIMITED – Officers (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}</ref>
| birth_name = Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne<ref name="Name">{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/11627723/officers|title=MIC CHEQUE LIMITED – Officers (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Peckham]], London, England<ref name="Fader"/>
| birth_place = [[Peckham]], [[Greater London]], England<ref name="Fader">{{cite web |last1=Bernard |first1=Jesse |title=SL, in his own words for the first time |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/06/uk-rapper-sl-tropical-drill-first-interview |website=[[The Fader|FADER]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=6 November 2018}}</ref>
| origin = [[Thornton Heath]], London, England
| origin = [[Thornton Heath]], Greater London, England
| genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[British hip hop]]
* [[British hip hop]]
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'''Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne''' (born 3 September 2001), known professionally as '''SL''' or also "Sucker Loser", is a British rapper.
'''Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne''' (born 3 September 2001), known professionally as '''SL''', is a British rapper.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Career==
==Career==
His first single "Gentleman", released in 2017 when he was 15 years old,<ref name ="watch">{{cite web |last1=McQuaid |first1=Ian |title=10 UK rap artists to watch in 2018 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/01/04/grime-drill-uk-rap-2018/ |website=[[Fact (UK magazine)|FACT]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=4 January 2018}}</ref> has been described as a "street anthem" amassing 57 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pritchard |first1=Will |title=SL – "Tropical" |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/sl-tropical/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=17 January 2018}}</ref> His next single "Tropical" peaked on the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 73 in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=SL – Tropical |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/51646/sl/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> In May, his track "Genes" featuring [[Chip (rapper)|Chip]] peaked at number 90.<ref>{{cite web |title=SL ft Chip |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/53458/sl-ft-chip/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> That same month he was featured on [[Nines (rapper)|Nines]]' track "Oh My", which peaked at number 44.<ref>{{cite web |title=NINES/SL/YUNG FUME/TIGGS DA |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/51646/sl/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref>
His first single "Gentleman", released in 2017 when he was 15 years old,<ref name ="watch">{{cite web |last1=McQuaid |first1=Ian |title=10 UK rap artists to watch in 2018 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/01/04/grime-drill-uk-rap-2018/ |website=[[Fact (UK magazine)|FACT]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=4 January 2018}}</ref> has been described as a "street anthem", amassing over 82 million views on YouTube, as of March 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pritchard |first1=Will |title=SL – "Tropical" |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/sl-tropical/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=9 March 2019 |date=17 January 2018}}</ref> His next single, "Tropical", peaked on the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 73 in February 2018<ref>{{cite web |title=SL – Tropical |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/51646/sl/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> and was later certified Platinum by the [[British Phonographic Industry|BPI]] in 2022.<ref>{{cite certification|region=United Kingdom|artist=SL|title=Tropical|id=15700-4972-1|access-date=27 March 2022}}</ref> In May, his track "Genes" featuring [[Chip (rapper)|Chip]] peaked at number 90.<ref>{{cite web |title=SL ft Chip |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/53458/sl-ft-chip/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> That same month, he was featured on [[Nines (rapper)|Nines]]' track "Oh My", which peaked at number 44.<ref>{{cite web |title=NINES/SL/YUNG FUME/TIGGS DA |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/51646/sl/ |website=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=9 March 2019}}</ref> "Oh My" would later be certified Silver in 2020 and Gold in 2023 by the [[British Phonographic Industry]] (BPI).<ref>{{Cite certification|region=United Kingdom|id=15117-5158-1|access-date=12 June 2023}}</ref>


On 15 May 2020, he released a single from his collaboration extended play with American record producer [[Kenny Beats]], titled ''Bad Luck'', along with its music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/05/sl-kenny-beats-back-luck|title=SL Connects With Kenny Beats For New Trap-Laced Cut "Bad Luck"|website=Complex}}</ref> They later released the EP, titled ''Selhurst SE25'' on 4 July 2020, along with a music video for the song ''Little Bird'' from the project.<ref name="EP"/> On 23 October 2020, he released his debut studio album, titled ''Different Dude''.
On 15 May 2020, he released a single from his collaboration extended play with American record producer [[Kenny Beats]], titled "Bad Luck", along with its music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/05/sl-kenny-beats-back-luck|title=SL Connects With Kenny Beats For New Trap-Laced Cut "Bad Luck"|website=Complex}}</ref> They later released the EP, titled ''Selhurst SE25'' on 4 July 2020, along with a music video for the song "Little Bird" from the project.<ref name="EP"/> On 23 October 2020, he released his debut studio album, titled ''Different Dude''.


==Musical style and artistry==
==Musical style and artistry==
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!Album details
!Album details
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! scope="row"|Selhurst SE25<ref name="EP">{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/sl-selhurst-e25-ep-little-bird-kenny-beats-video|title=SL Drops 'Selhurst SE25' EP, Shares Visuals For Kenny Beats-Produced "Little Bird"|website=Complex}}</ref><br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Kenny Beats]])</span>
! scope="row"|''Selhurst SE25''<ref name="EP">{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/07/sl-selhurst-e25-ep-little-bird-kenny-beats-video|title=SL Drops 'Selhurst SE25' EP, Shares Visuals For Kenny Beats-Produced "Little Bird"|website=Complex}}</ref><br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Kenny Beats]])</span>
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* Released: 4 July 2020
* Released: 4 July 2020
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[[Category:People from Croydon]]
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[[Category:Rappers from London]]
[[Category:Rappers from the London Borough of Lewisham]]
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[[Category:Gangsta rappers]]
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[[Category:Masked musicians]]
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[[Category:Rappers from the London Borough of Southwark]]
[[Category:People from Peckham]]




Latest revision as of 13:15, 23 June 2024

SL
Birth nameHarlee Bashir Laguda Milne[1]
Also known asS [2]
Born (2001-09-03) 3 September 2001 (age 23)[3]
Peckham, Greater London, England[2]
OriginThornton Heath, Greater London, England
Genres
Years active2017–present
Labels

Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne (born 3 September 2001), known professionally as SL, is a British rapper.

Early life

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Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne was born on 3 September 2001 in Peckham, London, England. He was later raised in Thornton Heath, London during his childhood.[1][2]

Career

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His first single "Gentleman", released in 2017 when he was 15 years old,[4] has been described as a "street anthem", amassing over 82 million views on YouTube, as of March 2023.[5] His next single, "Tropical", peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 73 in February 2018[6] and was later certified Platinum by the BPI in 2022.[7] In May, his track "Genes" featuring Chip peaked at number 90.[8] That same month, he was featured on Nines' track "Oh My", which peaked at number 44.[9] "Oh My" would later be certified Silver in 2020 and Gold in 2023 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[10]

On 15 May 2020, he released a single from his collaboration extended play with American record producer Kenny Beats, titled "Bad Luck", along with its music video.[11] They later released the EP, titled Selhurst SE25 on 4 July 2020, along with a music video for the song "Little Bird" from the project.[12] On 23 October 2020, he released his debut studio album, titled Different Dude.

Musical style and artistry

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He is known for his slower "laid back" style of rapping,[13] which has been compared to Giggs.[4]

SL actively wears a ski mask in public, to make his identity anonymous in addition to his persona.[14]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details
Selhurst SE25[12]
(with Kenny Beats)
  • Released: 4 July 2020
  • Label: Virgin EMI, Mic Cheque
  • Format: Digital download

References

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  1. ^ a b "MIC CHEQUE LIMITED – Officers (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
  2. ^ a b c Bernard, Jesse (6 November 2018). "SL, in his own words for the first time". FADER. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. ^ @officialsl (1 September 2019). "Officially 1⃣8⃣ time to get things popping 🎉". Instagram. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  4. ^ a b McQuaid, Ian (4 January 2018). "10 UK rap artists to watch in 2018". FACT. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  5. ^ Pritchard, Will (17 January 2018). "SL – "Tropical"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  6. ^ "SL – Tropical". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  7. ^ "British certifications – SL – Tropical". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  8. ^ "SL ft Chip". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  9. ^ "NINES/SL/YUNG FUME/TIGGS DA". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  10. ^ "British certifications". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  11. ^ "SL Connects With Kenny Beats For New Trap-Laced Cut "Bad Luck"". Complex.
  12. ^ a b "SL Drops 'Selhurst SE25' EP, Shares Visuals For Kenny Beats-Produced "Little Bird"". Complex.
  13. ^ Thapar, Ciaran (30 January 2018). "Get Familiar With UK Drill, the New Sound Exploding on the Streets of London". Complex. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  14. ^ Joshi, Tara (16 February 2019). "One to watch: SL". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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