Initially conceived as the producer/MC duo of Nikolai (formerly of UK ska punkas King Prawn) and Eff le Ref LSB immediately set their stall out with the aim of confounding expectations and moving away from the traditional hip hop formulas being peddled around the scene. They sought to distance themselves from what was going on around them and bring to bear their diverse collective influences.  A love of reggae, dub and old skool ska are all evident in the band's sound, from the Jerry Dammers-esque keyboards of 'Rebels of the Frontline' to the shuffling, laid back beats of 'The Deep End' LSB skilfully navigate three or four decades of musical heritage, wrapping it up into one delicious, bombastic, package.

Not content with being a mere studio project, Left Step's ranks quickly expanded to encompass a full live line-up. Meeting through that most modern of mediums, the internet, Nikolai and Eff le Ref were put in touch with Zac who seamlessly slotted in to their ranks. These three developed a chemistry which would become the bedrock of the LSB sound but quickly realised that a final magical ingredient was missing. Having toyed with the idea of introducing a guitarist to their ranks, LSB eventually decided, as they always do, to do things their own way. The final piece to be added to this diverse puzzle was Sensei FMs' DJ Dizar.

The quartet bonded immediately over a diverse sound and a penchant for bringing the everyday to life with big hooks and a killer melody.  Over long days and strenuous nights the band sweated and toiled, shaping themselves into the raucous unit they are today. Never short on song craft, they rapidly generated a group of songs which befit their name, left-field, out of step but at all times danceable and with an instinctive eye for a groove and a chorus. 

As a live proposition LSB are something else altogether. MC'ing meets singing and swaggering beats meet soulful hooks - all imbued with a sense of timeless storytelling and adept lyrical narrative. It is this musical diversity and originality which has seen the band share bills with both urban acts and with friends from the indie fraternity. Moreover, gigs with the likes of Finlay Quaye have proved that they can mix it with the best, on stages large or small, to crowds old or young and with an easy appeal which runs through every note of the music they produce. 

Beyond anything else, Left Step Band is about good time music for good time people, rich with pop nous yet never forgetful of its roots.  There is a real sense that the quartet are bringing back something that has long been missing from the scene, namely a genuine sense of fun and musical abandon with no constraints and no rules.  'It’s really just about having fun, and seeing people enjoy themselves' says Nikolai... 

And right now LSB are having an absolute blast. 


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Reggae / Dancehall / Soca Artist.

When King Slim takes the stage, people pay attention!
Randolph Junior Gilkes was born in Guyana on May 24th, 1961. He grew up with his father who was a DJ at dancehalls and stage shows where a young Slim danced and sang effortlessly. It was clear that he was a natural performer. By age twenty he founded Slims Tailoring Establishment. He would work his fingers tirelessly in the daytime and at night he would perform at shows which led to touring in Suriname, Paris, France, and Holland. Two months later after leaving his brother to run his business and with a recently born daughter he made the decision to return to his roots in Guyana with a vision to build his empire.
In the interim, he was instrumental in conceptualising a band called Super Dynamite which became famous for promoting shows and also creating some of todays’ best musicians in Guyana by holding their talent searches. King Slim believed that he could do much more in Suriname, hence he returned there to meet up with his musical mentor and bass player Boots Man. The two formed a band called “Destiny Sound” which became famous for doing well known covers by Shabba Ranks, Dennis Brown and Frankie Paul among others.
With gifted hands and the heart of a Lion it has been over twenty years that King Slim was invited to Barbados and has more than weaved his way into the Barbadian fabric of life! Slim is also the Founder of Slims Tailoring Establishment, and Steppers Boutique, part of The Steppers Family Brand.
Seventeen years went by and he finally released his first single  “She Needs To Know”, a groovy collaboration with the artist Supa Ruben in 2010, recorded at Radar Recording Studios and which took them to The Barbados Reggae Festival and The Hennessy Artistry Show. Slim has shared the stage with artists such as Movado, Cocoa Tea, Sizzla, I-Octane, Popcaan, Junior Reid, Tarrus Riley and many more. 
Slim’s debut album “On Time” was released March 2014 coinciding with the release of his singles “In Your Eyes and “Summer Body” with their complementary music videos. The album comprises of singles such as Sweet Loving Woman, In Your Eyes, Nah Give Up, Gone Too Soon, Dem Nah Real, Live As One and Life Sweet making the album distinctively King Slim.
The success of his 2014 album “On Time” with singles like “In your Eyes” catapulted him to become  the undisputed winner of the joint Digicel / Starcom Network and Hott 95.3fms’ Peoples Reggae Champion. 2015 saw Slim continuing his musical journey, he released Soca singles which included: Welcome the King with an accompanying music video and Sweetness. Not leaving out his undying love for Reggae he also dropped singles such as “You and Me” and “Who Feels It” both of which has music Videos, in addition to other singles like Work Hard, Call Me Nuh and Nothing compares (Mother) from his upcoming album As I Rise.

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