Farai Larry Makombe popularly known as Slicker 1 or as Slicker. Added the 1 as he is the only child in his family, born and raised in a Christian family on the streets of Highfield in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Slicker attended Mbizi Primary school in Highfield, were he enrolled in music classes at an early age playing xylophone (marimba) under the direction of his teacher.

Slicker’s stage presence was recognised when he performed at his first ever Variety Show at Bradley institute high school were he scooped multiple awards & his passion for music was ignited. As a young adult he left Zimbabwe for Australia to start a new chapter.

He recorded his first song in 2013 Shingirira that took waves and shaped his reggae dancehall career

Slicker 1 has collaborated and worked with both local and international stars from South Africa, Jamaica, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Kenya , South Sudan & Zimbabwe with artists namely Sean Paul, Brick n Lace , Gappy Ranks , Timaya, Dbanji , Jah Mason, Million Styles, Collie Buddz , Demarco, Elephant Man, Dizzy Dee, Maxi priest and Beenie Man.ZimDancehall and Urban Grooves artists such as Winky D, Tocky Vibes, Dj Smiley, Roki, Soul Jah Luv, Di Apprentice and Nox.

In his first year as a sophomore Slicker won the DanceHall King Title 2013 in Australia & he is the reigning king to this date . Slicker 1 has performed at Emerge Festival 2013 & 2014, African Music festival & Strawberry festival 2015 & 2016 , In 2016 he launched his debut mixtape which was well received and he has toured nation wide , China and New Zealand .Slicker has been touring Dubai & Cyprus doing shows. Slicker 1 launched “Paita Party” his debut single from his upcoming EP which landed on MTV and Trace Urban TV and many other international stations.