Slick Rick, born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters in 1965, is an influential British-American rapper known for his narrative lyrical style, distinctive eye patch, and rich, laconic voice. His debut album, "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" (1988), with its vivid storytelling and innovative wordplay, was instrumental in establishing the 'golden age' of hip-hop. His use of multiple personas and complex, cinematic narratives in his songs have influenced a generation of artists, making him a cornerstone in the development of the rap music genre. Rick's stylistic contributions to hip-hop have been widely recognized, earning him an induction into the Bronx Walk of Fame in 2008.