Slimkid3
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SLIMKID3 also known as "Slim Kid Tre" and "Tre Hardson", was one of the four original members of Los Angeles
innovative hip hop
group The Pharcyde
.
(Emandu Wilcox). 'Two For Two' made numerous appearances in music videos, but had its most notable exposure with a short stint on the television show 'In Living Color
'.
, as well as its follow-up release Labcabincalifornia
. He also worked on the third full length LP Plain Rap
(released November 7, 2000) with the two remaining members of The Pharcyde after Fatlip
's departure. After the release of Plain Rap, Tre also decided to leave the group to pursue a solo career.
As a rapper in The Pharcyde, Tre could be recognized for his ability to incorporate both singing and rapping in his verses, particularly in songs such as '4 Better or 4 Worse', 'Otha Fish' and 'She Said
'.
' which has accompanied him with his solo career. Tre's solo work has been greatly influenced by soul and old school hip hop and consists of live instrumentation (replacing the drum machines and sampled beats of his past work).
In 2000, Tre Hardson released a very limited edition CD entitled The Legend Of Phoenix, which was a name he shortly performed under. In 2002, Tre released a solo album, Liberation on his record label 'Flying Baboon'. His second full length solo album SLIMKID3's Cafe was released on April 4, 2006.
's debut album, One Stop Carnival
, in 1996. In 1998, he contributed vocals to Korn
's song "Cameltosis" from their album Follow The Leader
. Tre also appeared in Korn's music video Got The Life
were he cleans the window and then receives the keys to the car of Brian "Head" Welch and Fieldy.
Hardson collaborated on the N.A.S.A.
song "Hip Hop" with KRS-One
and Fatlip. In 2007, he joined the diverse music ensemble Ozomatli
for their winter tour of the west coast as guest MC, and became the official MC of the group, but departed in summer-2008 to reunite with his former group "The Pharcyde" to do both a US and Europe run of "Rock the Bells Festival".
Hardson also was a co-writer on the group 311 's track "Wake Your Mind Up", on their 2001 release From Chaos
Tre was featured in the song 'All I Want for Christmas (Is Somebody Else)' with Fatlip featuring St. Imey (of The Wascals) and produced by J-Swift
. These artists are considered to be Delicious Vinyl
's 'Dream Team'.
In 2008 Both Tre and Fatlip announced they will rejoin Booty Brown and Imani to once again tour as The Pharcyde during the Rock The Bells summer tour. No album plans have been announced.
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innovative hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
group The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde are an alternative hip hop group based in South Central Los Angeles. The original four members of the group are Imani , Slimkid3 , Bootie Brown and Fatlip . DJ Mark Luv was the group's first DJ, followed by producer J-Swift and then J Dilla...
.
Two For Two
Tre Hardson began his career in the entertainment industry as a dancer and choreographer under the moniker "Two For Two" with his two high school friends Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson) and ImaniImani (rapper)
Emandu Rashaan Wilcox , better known as Imani is a West Coast MC. He was one of the four founding members of the hip hop group The Pharcyde...
(Emandu Wilcox). 'Two For Two' made numerous appearances in music videos, but had its most notable exposure with a short stint on the television show 'In Living Color
In Living Color
In Living Color is an American sketch comedy television series, which originally ran on the Fox Network from April 15, 1990 to May 19, 1994. Brothers Keenen and Damon Wayans created, wrote, and starred in the program. The show was produced by Ivory Way Productions in association with 20th Century...
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The Pharcyde
As a member of The Pharcyde, he has contributed to the critically acclaimed Bizarre Ride II the PharcydeBizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album of American hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24, 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records. The album was produced by former group member J-Swift, and features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Bucwheed...
, as well as its follow-up release Labcabincalifornia
Labcabincalifornia
Labcabincalifornia is the second album by The Pharcyde, released in 1995, three years after their debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The album's production was handled by The Pharcyde themselves and Jay Dee, with additional help from Diamond D and M-Walk.The first single was "Drop"...
. He also worked on the third full length LP Plain Rap
Plain Rap
Plain Rap is the 2000 3rd full-length LP by Los Angeles rap group The Pharcyde.-Track listing:# "Trust"# "Network ft. Black Thought"#"L.A."# "Somethin'"# "Misery"# "Blaze"# "Rush"#"Sock Skit"# "Guestlist"# "Evolution"# "Front Line"# "World"...
(released November 7, 2000) with the two remaining members of The Pharcyde after Fatlip
Fatlip
Fatlip is a Los Angeles-born hip hop musician. He started his career in the hip hop group The Pharcyde.-The Pharcyde:...
's departure. After the release of Plain Rap, Tre also decided to leave the group to pursue a solo career.
As a rapper in The Pharcyde, Tre could be recognized for his ability to incorporate both singing and rapping in his verses, particularly in songs such as '4 Better or 4 Worse', 'Otha Fish' and 'She Said
She Said (song)
"She Said" is a song by The Pharcyde featured on the group's second album Labcabincalifornia. The song contains two verses by Slimkid3 and Fatlip, Fatlip's verse in particular is highly regarded among fans and critics of the group for its conversational style delivery and easy flowing pace. Both...
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Solo career
Since his departure from The Pharcyde, Tre would often go by birth name of "Tre Hardson" rather than "Slimkid3". He has also formed a band 'FaqawiFaqawi
Faqawi is a band formed by Tre Hardson.It consists of:*Tre Hardson *John Taylor *Barry Hinton *Kerim Imes...
' which has accompanied him with his solo career. Tre's solo work has been greatly influenced by soul and old school hip hop and consists of live instrumentation (replacing the drum machines and sampled beats of his past work).
In 2000, Tre Hardson released a very limited edition CD entitled The Legend Of Phoenix, which was a name he shortly performed under. In 2002, Tre released a solo album, Liberation on his record label 'Flying Baboon'. His second full length solo album SLIMKID3's Cafe was released on April 4, 2006.
Collaborations
Hardson produced actor Brian Austin GreenBrian Austin Green
Brian Austin Green is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of David Silver on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role he played from 1990 to 2000. Green also starred in the sitcom Freddie and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Since 2009, he has appeared in a recurring...
's debut album, One Stop Carnival
One Stop Carnival
One Stop Carnival is the debut and only studio album of American actor Brian Green. Released in 1996, it is Green's only album. The album was produced by The Pharcyde member Slimkid3...
, in 1996. In 1998, he contributed vocals to Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
's song "Cameltosis" from their album Follow The Leader
Follow the Leader (Korn album)
Follow the Leader is the third studio album by American nu metal band Korn. The album was released on August 18, 1998, through Immortal/Epic. This was their first album not produced by Ross Robinson...
. Tre also appeared in Korn's music video Got The Life
Got The Life
"Got the Life" is a song written and recorded by American nu metal band Korn for their third studio album, Follow the Leader. It was released as the album's second single on November 23, 1998. It was recorded in April 1998 at NRG Recording Studios...
were he cleans the window and then receives the keys to the car of Brian "Head" Welch and Fieldy.
Hardson collaborated on the N.A.S.A.
Sam Spiegel (musician)
Sam Spiegel, also known as Squeak E. Clean, is an American producer/DJ/composer from New York who grew up in Manhattan and Westchester County.As a child, Sam studied classical voice, cello, and flute, but by his teens, he enjoyed hip hop music....
song "Hip Hop" with KRS-One
KRS-One
Lawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
and Fatlip. In 2007, he joined the diverse music ensemble Ozomatli
Ozomatli
Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others.In a 2007 NPR interview, band...
for their winter tour of the west coast as guest MC, and became the official MC of the group, but departed in summer-2008 to reunite with his former group "The Pharcyde" to do both a US and Europe run of "Rock the Bells Festival".
Hardson also was a co-writer on the group 311 's track "Wake Your Mind Up", on their 2001 release From Chaos
Reunion with Fatlip
Tre Hardson has reunited with former Pharcyde member Fatlip to perform on 'The Over 30, Dirty Old Men Tour' together (the Website/Forum can be found at fatlipandslimkid3.com).Tre was featured in the song 'All I Want for Christmas (Is Somebody Else)' with Fatlip featuring St. Imey (of The Wascals) and produced by J-Swift
J-Swift
J-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label. He has produced the alternative rap groups The Pharcyde and The Wascals.-Biography:...
. These artists are considered to be Delicious Vinyl
Delicious Vinyl
Delicious Vinyl is an American independent record label founded by Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987 and based in Los Angeles. Throughout its history, the label has had distribution deals with [Island Records/[PolyGram]], Warner Music Group, EMI, Red Ant, Rhino and Universal Music Group.-Early...
's 'Dream Team'.
In 2008 Both Tre and Fatlip announced they will rejoin Booty Brown and Imani to once again tour as The Pharcyde during the Rock The Bells summer tour. No album plans have been announced.
External links
- Interview of Tre Hardson by Todd E. Jones - Music Journalist http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/hiphopinterview/tre.html&date=2009-10-26+00:01:59
- SLIMKID3 official website
- SLIMKID3 official Facebook
- SLIMKID3 official Twitter
- SLIMKID3 official Myspace
- SLIMKID3 official YouTube
- SLIMKID3 official IMDB
- Over 30, Dirty Old Men Tour official website
- Chapter One/The Pharcyde official website
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