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Date of Birth

18 July 1972, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Nickname

Slim K.

Height

5' 11¼" (1.81 m)

Mini Biography

Slim K is the oldest of three children, born in Luebeck Hansestadt, Schleswig-Holstein. He is a German entertainer; a singer, songwriter, writer and actor of Tunisian origins, based in Los Angeles, California. An artistic polymath and all-round talent with an experience of 20-plus years in music, film, theater, writing, photography and design.

Slim was the first born son of Mohamed Laziz Khezri (Tunisian, Hotelier, immigrated to Switzerland and later to Germany, in 1969) and Dalila (Tunisian, born Khemiri), followed by two further sisters. He began singing and dancing at the age of 10, His mother acknowledged early on and supported his artistic talent. His father introduced him to the golden age of cinema and film. Slim was raised in a multi cultural environment, he grew up in Timmendorfer Strand and Lübeck, Germany. He spent six years, from the age of 10 to 16 in Tunis and Jendouba, Tunisia.

The 70s and 80s in particular helped shape his musical journey. Encouraged by his schoolmate, Selim Goekduman, a fellow musician and Turkish saz player, Slim made his stage debut on 14 October, 1989 at a Turkish Event, in front of an audience of 580 in Luebeck Hansestadt, Germany.

In 1990 and 1991, Slim tours constantly, performs at local venues, regional clubs, events and singing competitions.

At age 19, Slim made his TV debut, performing a rendition of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" on the German "Rudi Carrell Show" (which had 17 million viewers that night). The show had a similar concept to "Star Search" or "Pop Idol", Slim achieved second place in the contest and also became "highlight of the year" which brought him a lot of media attention in Europe. Eventually he received offers for record deals from basically every major German record label and went on touring worldwide for the next ten years, sharing the stage with acts like Take That, DJ Bobo, Worlds Apart, Army of Lovers, Haddaway, Captain Hollywood, Dr Alban, Sidney Youngblood, Tic Tac Toe, Mark Owen and many more.

In December 1991, Slim attended Deutscher Fernsehpreis (German Television Award, formerly known as 'Telestar'), equivalent to the US. Emmy Awards.

In 1992, Slim became one of the main show attractions at the amusement park 'Phantasialand' in Brühl (near Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, performing there for three months, 7 days a week as part of a full-blown Las Vegas style impersonation production, featuring the 'Rudi Carrell Show' greatest contestants.

October 1992, Slim met with Michael Jackson for the first time (who was on tour with Dangerous) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

In 1993, Slim toured Austria and in 1994, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark and Finland.

In winter 1995, Slim made his United States debut, performing in multiple clubs and events in Las Vegas (Nevada) meets with legendary entertainers and magicians Siegfried & Roy, attends a Barry Manilow concert, visits Flagstaff (Arizona) and the Grand Canyon.

In 1996, Slim gives a two-hour benefit Concert for his native Tunisia, with the support and attendance of the Tunisian Ambassador in Hamburg, Germany. The concert airs simultaneously live on Tunisia's state radio.

1996, Slim gets invited to tour Sri Lanka and Mumbai (India), but cancels at the last-minute due to safety reasons.

In 1997, Slim meets once again with Michael Jackson, travels and works briefly with him on the European leg of History tour as Assistant to Creative Consultant Bruno Falcon aka "Pop N Taco" .

In 1998, the Tunisian TV show 'Klacket', dedicates a one hour special on Slim, it features an in-depth look into his career and an interview followed by a live performance.

In 1999, Slim performs at the German Bowl Tailgate Party (German equivalent of US Super Bowl) at Eintracht-Stadion (capacity 25,000) in Braunschweig, Germany. (This officially marks Slim's final Michael Jackson show)

Between the 90s and 00's, Slim worked and collaborated with many accomplished and popular music producers, dj's, recording artists and many independents. He worked on a variety of music and art related projects including fashion events, most notably with Nsync, Fall Out Boy, The Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears, KRS-One, Sarah Connor, Lifehouse, Panic! At The Disco, Michael Jackson and many more.

In 2000, Slim added actor to his resume, when he works on the comedy "Little Nicky", playing a Demon (uncredited, extra), starring Adam Sandler. Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV and film productions, commercials, music videos, video games and theater on both sides of the Atlantic.

Summer 2002, Slim performs for the first time with original songs in a series of radio Open Air events for NDR and R.SH in Germany and in August, he attends the annual Popkomm (international trade show for the music and entertainment business) in Cologne.

In 2006, Slim produces videos on opening receptions of art exhibitions in Los Angeles, for the Swiss based Vernissage TV.

Summer 2007, Slim returns one more time as Michael Jackson on the Japanese TV show 'Goro's Bar'.

In 2007, Slim launches the independent record and publishing company DoubaJen Records.

Between September 2007 and April 2008, Slim works at the Los Angeles Opera, under the general direction of legendary tenor and conductor Placido Domingo.

In May 2008, Slim releases the single "Burn The Disco" worldwide, including remixes by Sinan Mercenk, Thorsten Adam, Marcel Agterhuis and Mhe Hseeri, and was met with an overwhelming success worldwide.

2008; Slim works on the movie "Angeles & Demons", Directed by Ron Howard, produced by Brian Grazer and starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård and Armin Mueller-Stahl.

In December 2009, Slim works briefly on 'Code Z : The Zombie Series', directed by Taj Jackson (3T member and Michael Jackson nephew).

In 2010, Slim signs a licensing agreement with Sony Music.

In May 2010, Sony Music releases "Campari-Sunset House Club" [2 CD], featuring Slim K 's 'Burn The Disco (Move & Dance) - Sinan Mercenk's Eat This Remix' in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

In October 2010, Slim releases the ballad "Open Up Your Heart" worldwide, which receives some notable success in South America, Japan and the Far East.

Slim is married to Phoenix Kazree, (American, classically trained dancer, competitive pole artist and Broadway performer), they have one son together, Tarek Laziz Khezri (born 9 March 2001, Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California).

Slim resides primarily in Los Angeles, California. He moved in 1998 to help further his creativity and career.

Slim is a superb cook and also fluent in German, Arabic, English, French and conversational in Turkish.

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Spouse

Shameika A. Hines

(27 October 2001 - ?) 1 child

Trivia

Slim Khezri is CEO & Founder at DoubaJen Records, the independent record and publishing company, based in Los Angeles.

Slim Khezri is related to award-winning Swedish novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri. They are first cousins (Jonas is Slim's mother's brother's son).

Slim Khezri is married to Shameika A. Hines a.k.a Phoenix Kazree, (American, classically trained Dancer, competitive Pole Artist and Broadway performer), they have one son together, Tarek Laziz Khezri (born 9 March 2001, Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California).