A video essay covering the history and music of Ruben Slikk, a rapper who, despite possessing genuine artistic talent, has only fallen further into obscurity over time. This is my attempt to shine a light on his insane story and unique transgressive music, while also analyzing the causes of his decline and framing him as a quintessential example of when the pursuit of hedonistic pleasure goes too far.
Background music consists of selected tracks from the Metro Zu albums "Heaven" and "Kushpak 3"
Thanks to Caleb True, who's book "On Ruben Slikk: A Manifesto on the Purpose of Art and the Value of Transgression" I quoted several times throughout my essay.
Thanks to RateYourMusic user LivingThrowaway for unwittingly introducing me to Ruben Slikk and inspiring a deeper dive into his discography.
Written form of this essay:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bvk3hNitA5aBQfQRFcuaZk2M6Sz-J0P7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104015963068358064755&rtpof=true&sd=true
Slikk's current links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cranz_w_spahmz/
Twitter/X (NSFW): https://x.com/Astroslikk
Ruben Slikk Discord: https://discord.gg/QuysUZdF
Background music consists of selected tracks from the Metro Zu albums "Heaven" and "Kushpak 3"
Thanks to Caleb True, who's book "On Ruben Slikk: A Manifesto on the Purpose of Art and the Value of Transgression" I quoted several times throughout my essay.
Thanks to RateYourMusic user LivingThrowaway for unwittingly introducing me to Ruben Slikk and inspiring a deeper dive into his discography.
Written form of this essay:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bvk3hNitA5aBQfQRFcuaZk2M6Sz-J0P7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104015963068358064755&rtpof=true&sd=true
Slikk's current links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cranz_w_spahmz/
Twitter/X (NSFW): https://x.com/Astroslikk
Ruben Slikk Discord: https://discord.gg/QuysUZdF
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