From seductive club bangers to therapeutic, night-time-cruising tunes, Slater (Vada Vada Collective) from Costa Mesa, California, has solidified his role as a tastemaker & star of alt pop. Since 2013, SoCal's underground sensation, Slater, has blended the best elements of alt, pop, & hip hop into a new, unique sound all of his own. Smooth & infectious, his niche style is as reminiscent of early 00’s pop & radio hits as it is innovative and fresh.
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Slater
Slater, an experimental alternative electronic and indie hip-hop artist from Orange County, California, has become a star of the new wave of alternative pop/hip-hop since his debut in 2013. Drawing inspiration from the laid-back, sunburnt vibe of his hometown and the raw energy of '90s and early 2000s rap and rock, Slater has crafted a sound that is both distinctly SoCal and refreshingly boundary-pushing. From seductive club bangers to therapeutic night-time cruising tunes, his music captivates listeners with smooth, groovy beats and infectious melodies that feel as nostalgic as they are innovative. A member of the experimental collective Vada Vada, which includes artists like The Garden, Enjoy, and Puzzle, Cowgirl Clue & more, Slater thrives in a creative space that encourages risk-taking and genre-blending. With over 20 releases to his name, including albums like Flight 777 (2019) and ESI (2021), Slater continues to evolve his signature sound. His 2024 album FM Thoughts further solidified his role as a tastemaker, and he's already teasing a new mixtape, ESI 2, set for release in 2025. Slater's music has resonated with die-hard underground fans, leading to sold-out shows at iconic venues like The Roxy in LA, Baby’s All Right in New York City, and Schubas in Chicago. His growing fanbase continues to expand as tracks like “Swallowed My Key,” “Trix,” and “I’ll Put It on Metal” have racked up millions of streams on major platforms. In late 2024, Slater and his peers in The Garden embarked on a series of sold-out shows in Chicago, NYC, and LA, further cementing his place in the live music scene. Slater’s momentum is unstoppable, and with a full U.S. tour alongside George Clanton scheduled for May 2025, he’s set to continue redefining the future of alternative pop.
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- Race To Nowhere - official video
- So Much Blood - official video
- No Mas - official video
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