INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Slim (of 112)
Written by Rick From Chicago on July 8th, 2008 in Audio, Industry Interview, Music. 141 views
Slim (of 112)
In the mid-to-late 90’s, as male R&B groups like Boyz II Men and Jodeci had reached the height of their success and popularity, a singing quartet out of Atlanta began to make its mark on the industry. Starting with the release of their 1996 self-titled debut, 112 (made up of Slim, Q, Mike and Daron) went on to release five albums in total, many of which spurned multiple chart-topping singles.
Last heard from as a collective on 2005’s “Pleasure and Pain,” the foursome has temporarily split apart, but each member is currently pursuing a solo career. Leading the charge is front man Marvin “Slim” Scandrick, who is preparing for the release of his solo debut, “Love’s Crazy,” this September. The project is led by the current single, “So Fly,” which features rappers Yung Joc and Shawty Lo.
In an exclusive interview with DJBooth’s DJ “Z,” Slim steps inside the booth to talk about the exciting start to his solo career, how his label signing made history, the promise of yet another 112 project, and why his career track record has “defied the odds.”
