Richard Alan Stevenson III, better known in the music world as SlickDa3rd, is a multi-talented artist and producer from the south side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, influenced by music legends like Michael Jackson, Kanye West, and Drake. His journey began at age 5 with a captivating talent show performance reminiscent of King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.
After his parents' separation at age 8, his family’s move to the Chicago suburbs sparked his music production journey, crafting beats and releasing his first mixtape at just 12, even creating custom merchandise.
As a teenager in Chicago’s vibrant music scene, 3rd collaborated with legends like Do or Die and Twista, honing his skills and directing music videos for local talents.
At 19, 3rd ventured to Atlanta to pursue music, but fatherhood at 20 shifted his focus to engineering, producing, and graphic design full time to support his daughter. During his time in Atlanta, he worked closely with artists under Lil Durk’s OTF label and engineered for 4PF artist Rylo Rodriguez.
Now, with an abundance of experience and an enduring passion for music, SlickDa3rd is boldly reclaiming his spot in the music world.