When two unconventional minds, both of which share a love for music, came together in 2000 as a musical duo, it resulted in Atlanta-based hip-hop soulsters "Slick & Rose." A true Southerner, Nikki "Slick" Ervin counts her Mobile, Alabama church upbringing as having the most influence in her musical background. Sabrina "Rose" Harvey, born and raised in the concrete jungle of New York City, credits her love of hip-hop and her Jamaican heritage with influencing much of her early years.

When asked to describe their combined musical style, these ladies agree that their music is fluid, and not true to just one music genre. "The foundation of our music is hip-hop and we use that foundation as a platform to branch off into R&B, reggae, rock and soul," says Rose. Their palate of musical inspirations seems to reflect their musical prowess – the ladies admire legends like Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald as well as modern day divas Lauren Hill and Gwen Stefani.

Although the group title comes from their lifelong nicknames, the name "Slick & Rose" reflects more of an attitude than a cliché. "Slick & Rose create a vibe of ‘sweet’ mixed with ‘street’. We speak in a language that women can relate to without alienating men," says Slick. Their edgy, urban tracks laced with hardcore beats and hypnotic melodies reflect their chameleon-like style. Without so much as an EP available in stores, Slick & Rose joined the Okayplayer Tour in Japan with Rahzel and the Jazzyfatnastees of The Roots crew, performed at the world renowned Black Lilly showcase twice, the Atlantis Music Conference 2003 and performed with and/or opened for some of the most talented and respected people in the music industry today, including: Geffen recording artist Common, Hidden Beach recording artists Kindred, Columbia recording artist Vivian Green, Geffen recording artist Scratch, who is a member of The Roots and spokesperson for Coca-Cola, critically acclaimed Motown recording artist Donnie, former Lucy Pearl member Joi, Capitol Records recording artist Slum Village, Atlantic recording artists, Scales and Prophet of the Nappy Roots. and co-wrote the song, "U Know U Want It" with Phife of the Grammy-award wining Tribe Called Quest. Most recently the ladies opened for Rocafella Records platinum artist/producer, Kanye West and Disturbing tha Peace recording artist, Chingy.

Now Slick & Rose are back with their debut album, Objects in the Mirror, released through P-Vine Records in Japan in 2003 and released in the states on March 23, 2004 through their own label, Soul Hippie Music Group. The album is packed with hip-hop soul classics written and arranged by the duo and features the cult classic, “Milk & Honey,” featuring DRES tha Beatnik, “U Know U Want It” with Phife Dawg, of a Tribe Called Quest and the modern classic, “Watch U Weary.” Objects in the Mirror is sure to be at the top of the charts in 2005. Slick & Rose is definitely the group to watch.