Harrison was born in north St. Louis. In 1991, performing as Sylk Smoov, he signed a deal with
Mercury Records, making him the first rapper from St. Louis to sign with a major record label. His debut album, also called
Sylk Smoov, was released on
PWL America in 1991. Two singles were released from the album: "Klientele" and "Trick Wit a Good Rap". He subsequently contributed the song "Drop Down" to
the soundtrack of the 1994 movie
House Party 3. Having traveled to
Los Angeles to make his debut album, he subsequently returned to St. Louis to work in the
construction industry prior to the release of his second album,
Cat Action 25-8, in 2004. where he opened for
Dizzee Rascal. ==Critical response==