A true artist is not defined by a single genre, but rather by the body
of sounds he creates. Influenced by artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Neil
Young, The Zombies, Jimmy Cliff and The Beatles, The Slakade
liqs
is the result of Juno winning front man, Byram “Slakah the Beatchild”
Joseph's efforts to create something truly unique, timeless and
genreless; something vastly different from his previous body of work
which was released on the legendary BBE label (Will.i.am, J-Dilla, Pete
Rock).
The Slakadeliqs have beautifully balanced a mixture of
genres ranging from the 60's right through to the other side of tomorrow
and a stage show which captivates audiences from beginning to end! The
5-piece band packs an arsenal of cellos, vintage synths, acoustic
guitars and glockenspiels. The Slakadeliqs exudes a perfect symmetry
between humility and confident showmanship, taking audiences on a
magical musical journey.
This magical musical experience is one
many have continued to revisit with The Slakadeliqs’ debut album, The
Other Side of Tomorrow. Released on January 17, 2012, the album climbed
to the number one selling album position on bandcamp within 12 hours of
its release. As it holds its ground as the number one selling Indie
album on Bandcamp, The Other Side of Tomorrow continues to receive
praise from artists such as Drake and DJ Jazzy Jeff calling it "...one
of the best albums I've ever heard...", and rave reviews from media
around the globe:
“Almost every track is a triumph of purebred
songwriting. It isn’t exaggeration that I invoke Simon and Garfunkel.
This is the real thing. (…) Indeed, the closest comparison I can draw is
with some of Lenny Kravitz’ work from the 90′s. But that’s not quite
right because this is better than anything Lenny Kravitz ever did, by
far.”
-TorontoArm
“The Other Side
Of Tomorrow is truly a four year culmination of Slakah’s musical genius.
(…) Slakah has finally found a vessel to channel his immense and
indescribable talent.”
- imadeintruth.com
Location:
419 College St., Toronto, ON
Tickets: $10 at the door
