Slim (singer)

Marvin Scandrick, better known as Slim, is an American contemporary R&B singer best known as the frontman for the group 112.

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Birth nameMarvin Scandrick
Also known asSlim of 112
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresR&B, neo soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer, actor, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1991-present
LabelsM3 Productions, Asylum Records, Shanachie Records, Bad Boy Entertainment (former)
Associated acts112, Oddz N Endz, Ryan Leslie, Fabolous, Yung Joc, Faith Evans, Pitbull
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialSlim

Career

After 112 released their fifth album, Pleasure & Pain in 2005, Slim decided to embark on a solo career. In 2008 Slim released the single "So Fly", featuring Yung Joc which was quickly embraced by R&B fans and DJ's alike. So Fly had reached #49 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] His debut album, Love's Crazy, was released on November 18, 2008 and featured other hit singles such as "Good Lovin" ( Featured Ryan Leslie and Fabolous ), "Heels On" (Featuring Young Berg and Deezo), and "Loves Crazy (Featuring Big Boy)

He is currently the CEO of his own label, M3 Productions.[2]

Slim confirmed that his next project is called "Cruise Control". On November 8, 2011, Slim was seen in New York near CEG talent and their recording facilities, Phase One Studios.[3] He was in the company of DJ Lyte, Lucky Calhoun, and Kevin Rockhill. Their collaboration has references to Notorious B.I.G. on their Twitter accounts after their studio session.[4]

Discography

Albums

Singles
Year Song Chart positions[5] Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Pop 100
2008 "So Fly" (featuring Shawty Lo & Yung Joc) 49 5 75 Love's Crazy
"Good Lovin'" (featuring Ryan Leslie & Fabolous) — 39 —
2009 "Heels On" (featuring Yung Berg & Deezo) — — —
2015 "Killin’ Em Girl" — — — Re-Fueled
2016 "Never Break Up" (featuring Rich Homie Quan) — — —

References
  1. "So Fly by Slim and Yung Joc - Music Charts". Acharts.co. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  3. "Pic of Slim at Phase One Studios". Archived from the original on 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
  4. "New music from Slim of 112 Feat. Notorious BIG "Baby Baby"". YouTube. 2011-12-05. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  5. Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - The-Dream. Billboard. Accessed April 20, 2008.
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