The Hip Hop Chronicle UK

Born and raised in Miami Florida, Ted “Touche” Lucas is the CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records.

Created in 1993, Slip-N-Slide Records has sold over 15 million records and counting. 

A member of ASCAP, BMI, and The Recording Academy, Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records has completed some very remarkable accolades.  In 2001 Vibe Magazine recognized him as a “Major Player in the Game” and he has been noted as a Member of The Source Magazines Top Power 30 in previous years.

Ted Lucas has personally been involved in various aspects of the music business from scouting new talent to image consultation, and the branding process of his artists. Slip N Slide Records has  also been spotlighted numerous times including The Source magazine recognizing the label as the #1 Independent record Label in the State of Florida and  ”Top Record Label” at the Miami Awards,  the New Times magazine also name the label as #1 Independent record label in South Florida.

Slip-N-Slide Records has had an incredible year with the release of two #1 albums by Hip Hop Superstars Trina (Still Da Baddest; April 1, 2008) and Rick Ross (Trilla; March 11, 2008). Trina’s fourth album “Still Da Baddest” includes the smash hit single “I Got a Thang for Ya” featuring Keyshia Cole. Rick Ross‘ sophomore album “Trilla” has been certified Gold and includes the hit single “Here I Am” featuring Nelly and Avery Storm. The single is currently #10 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts. Plies’ sophomore  album (Definition of Real; June 10, 2008) debuted at #2 on the charts selling over 200,000 copies in its first week.  “Definition of Real” has been certified gold. The second single “Bust It Baby Part 2 featuring Ne-Yo” is currently #8 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts. 

website: www.slipnsliderecords.net .