slackk first came to the attention of most with an ep of roughneck uk house on numbers, before a series of more emotive, melody-driven records on local action and unknown to the unknown saw him emerge as one of the most unique and influential artists working in the peripheries of grime - taking the genre’s hallmarks and audio tattoos but placing them in a context that owed as much to eastern mood pieces and the complex melodies of classic jazz records, hinting at other key influences on slackks music. his debut album palm tree fire was a particular success: resident advisor calling it a beautiful glimpse into the mind of an under-appreciated producer.