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EchoSlim

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Dwayne Dayal (professionally known as Echo Slim or EchoSlim[1]), is an American disk jockey (DJ) and music producer. EchoSlim's music production is featured on Grammy Award Winning best Reggae album Rapture by Koffee in 2020 at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.[2]

EchoSlim formerly DJ TK.
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Background information
Birth nameDwayne Dayal
BornBrampton, Ontario, Canada
GenresReggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B, House, Electronic, Soca, Reggaeton, Disco and Funk, Meditation Music
Occupation(s)Music producer/ Disk Jockey.
Years active1998 - Present.
LabelsWe Fresh Enuh, Musically Unifying, Meditating Measures, and Frens Fi Years.

Early life[edit]

Born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, EchoSlim moved to Miami, Florida in his early teenage years.[2] EchoSlim quickly became active and immersed in sound system culture, and immediately started DJing following the footsteps of his older cousins.[3]

Career[edit]

EchoSlim's career started under the name DJ TK in 1998.[1][4] EchoSlim began touring in the year 2005 with the Grammy nominated Hip-Hop group Black Violin[5]. They went on to perform on the same bill with some of the industry's biggest artists, such as Aerosmith, Beyonce, Wu-Tang Clan, and Kanye West among others.[6]

After touring for ten years with Black Violin, EchoSlim departed and formed his own recording label, developed young artists, and built the music production company Frens Fi Years (FFY).[7] In the year 2015, EchoSlim performed at SXSW[8][9][10] (South By SouthWest) at the Sol Collective official showcase.[9] EchoSlim's showcase featured performances by Ataklan, Kaydance, Mr. BEATdown! and more.

EchoSlim's production can be found on the 2020 Grammy award winning Reggae album “Rapture[11]” by Koffee. Co-producing the single “Throne” with Nicko Rebel, Sean Alaric, and Walshy Fire[12][13] of Major Lazer.[14]

In 2022, EchoSlim, Nicko Rebel, and Sean Alaric, along with song writer Vision Alexander, were a part of the production team for the Grammy nominated Best Reggae album Royal[15], by Jesse Royal, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[16] The 4 composers, along with Jesse Royal, produced "Dirty Money[17]", featuring Afropop / Dancehall artist Stonebwoy.[18]

Discography[edit]

EP / Albums

  •   Red, White, & Black Music - EchoSlim (Musically Unifying 2013)
  •   The Awakening - EchoSlim x Nelson Serieux aka Lan Lawd (Musically Unifying 2017)[19]
  •   Frens Fi Years - Frens Fi Years (Frens Fi Years 2017)

Singles

  •      “Di Best” - EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel feat. Kari Jess (Musically Unifying 2014)
  •      “D.B.M. (Dem Bad Mind)” - Yaga Sounds Feat. Sizzla Kalonji (Prod. By Joshua "Gappo" Manning) (Musically Unifying 2014)
  •      “On The Road” - EchoSlim Feat. Capital Gain (Co-Prod. By Eion x Mr. BEATdown!) (Musically Unifying 2014)
  •      “Show Mi” - Cutty Ranks x EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel (Musically Unifying 2014)
  •       “J.E.S. Roots” - EchoSlim (Co-Prod. By Kashief Lindo) (Musically Unifying 2017)
  •       “Hi Grade Skanking” - EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel x Mr. Williamz (Musically Uniying 2017)
  •       “Good Gawd Almighty” - EchoSlim x Lucian White (Musically Unifying 2017)
  •       “Do U Luv Me” - EchoSlim x Striker Lee Feat. Crys Alexandra (Musically Unifying 2017)
  •       “Groove” - EchoSlim x The Real Jeilah (Co-Prod. By Jeilah x Kashief Lindo) (Sound Men On Wax 2019)
  •      “Ask For What You Want” - Alexander Star & EchoSlim (Co-Prod. By Kashief Lindo) (Musically Unifying 2019)
  •       “Hands Up” - EchoSlim x Lutha (Musically Unifying 2019)
  •       “Aliens” - Jeilah x EchoSlim (Co-Prod. By Jeilah x Kashief Lindo) (Spicy House Records 2020)
  •       “We Vibin'” - EchoSlim feat. RP3 (Musically Unifying 2020)

Production

  •       “Dance Africa” - Nadine Sutherland (Prod. By EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel) (Musically Unifying 2015)[20]
  •       “Mad Calypso” - Ataklan (Prod. By EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel) (Musically Unifying 2015)
  •       “Suzie Wong” - Qraig Voicemail (Prod. By Nicko Rebel x EchoSlim) (Nicko Rebel Music 2017)
  •       “Wine Pon Me” – Dennis Blaze feat. EchoSlim x Nelson Serieux (Vibe Group Creations 2017)
  •       “6 Foot Sumn” - Frens Fi Years Feat. King Mas (Musically Unifying 2018)
  •       "Throne" - Koffee - producers Walshy Fire, EchoSlim, Sean Alaric, Nicko Rebel (Sony UK/Columbia 2019)[21]
  •       "Dirty Money" -  Jesse Royal feat Stonebwoy  - producers Jesse Royal, Sean Alaric, EchoSlim, Nicko Rebel (Easy Star Records 2021)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Crandall, Leigh (2020-07-07). "Everybody Dance Now: 20 Songs to Get the Party Started". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Austin, Anne (2022-05-06). "The Grammy Award Winner with a Big Heart: EchoSlim on his Grammy Win and the Purpose of his Music | Prazzle Magazine". Prazzle. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  3. ↑ "EchoSlim in Demand After Producing Hit Reggae Single With Jamaica's Koffee". BlackNews.com. 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  4. ↑ "DJ TK". Aragon Artists. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  5. ↑ "The Grammy Award Winner with a Big Heart". issuu. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  6. ↑ World Of Music Mixtape#18 (2017)-Mixed by Stephano Rossi-Anyversary Edition-3Years of World Of Music, 2017-04-24, retrieved 2023-01-27
  7. ↑ "EchoSlim on Instagram: "Frens Fi Years #Family #Friends #Brothers #DJ #Sound #SoundSystem #Music #FFY #Hair #Chin #Mrchin #Chinaman #Lethalweapon #Miramar #Kashief #SuperFly #EchoSlim". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  8. ↑ Curtin, Kevin; 11:01AM; Feb. 27, Fri; 2015. "SXSW Music List No. 9". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "EchoSlim | SXSW 2015 Event Schedule". SXSW Schedule 2015. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  10. ↑ "LargeUp Brought Carnival To SXSW At The Sounds Of The Caribbean Showcase f. Machel Montano, Mr Vegas + More [Photos + Recap] - Okayplayer". www.okayplayer.com. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  11. ↑ Koffee - Rapture, retrieved 2022-12-28
  12. ↑ Cherry, Ronnia. "Meet the Production Team Behind Koffee's GRAMMY-Winning 'Rapture'". DJBooth. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  13. ↑ Jackson, Kevin (2020-01-31). "Sean Alaric: Power behind Throne". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  14. ↑ SAFARI SOUND WAVES BY DJ AUTOGRAPH - EPISODE 14 PT2, 2017-06-30, retrieved 2023-01-27
  15. ↑ "Jesse Royal". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  16. ↑ "Homegrown With G Cole. Episode 75. The Production Trio Behind Koffee's Hit Single "Throne", Echo Slim, Sean Alaric And Nicko Rebel". www.audacy.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  17. ↑ "Dirty Money - Jesse Royal ft. Stonebwoy (Music Video)". www.worldareggae.com. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  18. ↑ "STONEBWOY". DELICIOUS TUNES. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  19. ↑ Dundas, Camille. "Canadian Music Project Takes On Corruption, Police Brutality". byblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  20. ↑ "DJ Producer EchoSlim and Reggae legend Nadine Sutherland release "Dance Africa". Sierra Express Media. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  21. ↑ Jackson, Kevin (2021-12-08). "Sean Alaric hails team". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-01-27.

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