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Slick Rick(I)

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Slick Rick
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Born to Jamaican parents in London, on January 14, 1965, Slick Rick, born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, is the most successful British-American rapper in music history. Brilliant word play, the effort-less ability to bring life to the stories he rhymed about, dead on pop-culture references and hilarious one-liners make him the wittiest rapper of all time.

He began his career in the late 80s, where he released a series of acclaimed recordings such as, "Children's Story", "La Di Da Di" and "Hey Young World." Slick Rick is best known for his British accent and his story telling innovations. His music has been frequently sampled and interpolated by other artists such as TLC, Talib Kweli, Eminem, Mos Def, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys and many others; with many of these songs later becoming hit singles. Slick Rick is known as one of the architects of Hip-Hop.

These days, much of Slick Rick's story remains untold. The articles about his legal troubles may sell magazines, but they tend to overshadow the rapper's impressive and influential body of work. Rick has spent more than seven years in prison, three and a half paying his debt to society and over four years in a federal detention center while hassling with Immigrations Services over his residency in the US. Slick Rick has been in this country since his childhood and has become a productive member of our society.

Despite life's setbacks, Rick continues his commitment to his craft. Above all, Rick is very dedicated to his community. He regularly mentors the youth whenever he is given the opportunity to do so.
BornJanuary 14, 1965
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Known for:

Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in Face/off - kahdet kasvot (1997)
Face/off - kahdet kasvot
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Christiansands")
  • 1997
Everest (2015)
Everest
7.1
  • Soundtrack("This Is How We Do It")
  • 2015
Eddie Murphy in Pähkähullu professori (1996)
Pähkähullu professori
5.7
  • Soundtrack("This Is How We Do It", as Ricky Walters)
  • 1996
Judd Nelson, Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Mario Van Peebles in New Jack City (1991)
New Jack City
6.6
  • Soundtrack(as Ricky Walters, "The Show")
  • 1991

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Actor

  • Nasir: The Film (2018)
    Nasir: The Film
    8.0
    Short
    • Slick Rick
    • 2018
  • Slick Rick and French Montana in French Montana feat. Drake: No Stylist (2018)
    French Montana feat. Drake: No Stylist
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 2018
  • The Black Eyed Peas Feat. Slick Rick: Constant Part 1 & 2 (2018)
    The Black Eyed Peas Feat. Slick Rick: Constant Part 1 & 2
    6.0
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 2018
  • Toodee, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Rob Schrab, Lance Robertson, and Plex in Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007)
    Yo Gabba Gabba!
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Turbo (voice)
    • 2013
  • Chamillionaire Feat. Slick Rick: Hip Hop Police
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 2007
  • Busta Rhymes Feat. Swizz Beatz: New York Shit (2006)
    Busta Rhymes Feat. Swizz Beatz: New York Shit
    Music Video
    • 2006
  • Eric Szmanda in True Vinyl (2004)
    True Vinyl
    5.0
    • Slick Rick
    • 2004
  • Laffapalooza (2003)
    Laffapalooza
    6.1
    TV Series
    • 2003
  • Brooklyn Babylon (2001)
    Brooklyn Babylon
    5.9
    • Buddah
    • 2001
  • Will Smith Feat. Biz Markie, Slick Rick: So Fresh (1999)
    Will Smith Feat. Biz Markie, Slick Rick: So Fresh
    2.4
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 1999
  • Big Boi in OutKast Feat. Slick Rick: Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1) (1999)
    OutKast Feat. Slick Rick: Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)
    9.2
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 1999
  • Dash Mihok, Danny Hoch, Bonz Malone, and Mark Webber in Whiteboyz (1999)
    Whiteboyz
    5.4
    • Parking Lot Rapper #2
    • 1999
  • Montell Jordan Feat. Slick Rick: I Like
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 1996
  • Slick Rick: Hey Young World (1989)
    Slick Rick: Hey Young World
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 1989
  • Slick Rick: Children's Story (1989)
    Slick Rick: Children's Story
    7.9
    Music Video
    • Slick Rick
    • 1989

Composer

  • Missy Elliott: Ching-a-Ling/Shake Your Pom Pom
    6.4
    Music Video
    • Composer (segment Shake Your Pom Pom)
    • 2008
  • Chamillionaire Feat. Slick Rick: Hip Hop Police
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2007
  • Montell Jordan Feat. Slick Rick: I Like
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Slick Rick: Hey Young World (1989)
    Slick Rick: Hey Young World
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Ricky Walters)
    • 1989
  • Slick Rick: Children's Story (1989)
    Slick Rick: Children's Story
    7.9
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Ricky Walters)
    • 1989
  • Slick Rick: Teenage Love (1988)
    Slick Rick: Teenage Love
    8.6
    Music Video
    • Composer (as Ricky Walters)
    • 1988

Music Department

  • Slick Rick: Behind Bars (1994)
    Slick Rick: Behind Bars
    8.4
    Music Video
    • performer
    • 1994
  • Slick Rick: Hey Young World (1989)
    Slick Rick: Hey Young World
    Music Video
    • song producer
    • 1989
  • Slick Rick: Children's Story (1989)
    Slick Rick: Children's Story
    7.9
    Music Video
    • song producer
    • 1989
  • Slick Rick: Teenage Love (1988)
    Slick Rick: Teenage Love
    8.6
    Music Video
    • song producer
    • 1988

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Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • MC Ricky D
  • Height
    • 1.70 m
  • Born
    • January 14, 1965
    • South Wimbledon, London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Mandy Aragones1996 - present
  • Other works
    Album, "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick," Def Jam/Columbia/CBS Records CK 40513, 1989.

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    As a result of a childhood injury, he is blind in his right eye.
  • Trademarks
      Eye patch over his right eye
  • Nicknames
    • Ricky D
    • The Ruler

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