SL (rapper)

SL
Also known asS
Born
Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne

(2001-09-03) 3 September 2001 (age 25)
Peckham, Greater London, England
OriginThornton Heath, Greater London, England
Genres
OccupationRapper
Years active2017–present
Labels

Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne (born 3 September 2001), known professionally as SL, is a masked British rapper from Thornton Heath, South London, known for his laid-back hypnotic flow, atmospheric production, and influences from UK drill, trap, and hip-hop. His lyrics often explore street life, ambition, and personal experiences.

Early life

Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne was born on 3 September 2001 in Peckham, London, England to Nigerian parents. He was later raised in Thornton Heath, London during his childhood.

Career

SL's first single "Gentleman", released in 2017 when he was 15 years old, has been described as a "street anthem", amassing 90 million views on YouTube, as of September 2026. His next single, "Tropical", peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 73 in February 2018 and was later certified Platinum by the BPI in 2022. In May, his track "Genes" featuring Chip peaked at number 90. That same month, he was featured on Nines' track "Oh My", which peaked at number 44. "Oh My" would later be certified Gold in 2023 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

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. 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. On 23 October 2020, he released his debut studio album, titled Different Dude.

Musical style and artistry

SL is known for his slower "laid back" style of rapping, which has been compared to Giggs. He actively wears a ski mask in public, to make his identity anonymous in addition to his persona.

Discography

Extended plays

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bernard, Jesse (6 November 2018). "SL, in his own words for the first time". FADER. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  2. 1 2 "MIC CHEQUE LIMITED – Officers (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
  3. ↑ @officialsl (1 September 2019). "Officially 1⃣8⃣ time to get things popping 🎉". Instagram. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  4. 1 2 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. Type Tropical SL in the "Search:" field.
  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 – Nines/SL – Oh My". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 June 2023. Type Oh My Nines/SL in the "Search:" field.
  11. ↑ "SL Connects With Kenny Beats For New Trap-Laced Cut "Bad Luck"". Complex.
  12. 1 2 "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.