RickyMakesBeats, commonly known as Ricky/Riko, is a beat maker and music producer originally from Elizabeth, NJ. He started making music with his friends and family on the East Coast (Izzy, Shay, & Gordo). He started making beats and producing songs at an early age and has since developed a passion for sonic alchemy. Ricky is passionate about making music that inspires people to connect with their natural surroundings and celebrate life. 

From freestyling and having cyphers, RickyMakesbeats has moved to Portland, OR where he has successfully opened his lawn care business (www.StayLowLawnCare.com), Clothing and Cannabis brand (www.LBGenes.com), and now onto his Music Kingdom.  

Ricky's mother is from Puerto Rico all while, his father is from Cuba. He served in the United States Army and put his music career on hold during his military term. He has recently mentioned “I am on my mission, and the only people I owe anything to are GOD, My Kids, And My Ancestors!”

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

Certified Recovery Coach/CARC + CASAC T 
Recovery Troubadour

Performed, Recorded and/or Toured with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Roger Daltrey, Ian Hunter, Southside Johnny, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Alice Cooper, Mavis Staples, Billy Squier, Darlene Love, Smokey Robinson, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Jimmy Page, Steve Miller, Steven Van Zandt, John Waite, Ronnie Spector, Graham Nash, Don Felder, Bruce Springsteen, Dion, Elvis Costello, Bill Medley, 
Paul Shaffer, Bonnie Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock, 
Sam Moore, Billy Joe Armstrong to name a few.

3 Solo Cd’s 
Tough Room This World (Live) - 2001
Lifer - 2013
Clean Getaway - 2017

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