R.I.C.O. G is a Hip Hop Artist born and raised in Oakland, CA. The college graduate decided to reside in New York after college in order to pursue Hip Hop in its birthplace. Rico’s music is inspired by too many artists to name in one bio, but some are Common, Kanye West, the entire Good Music, Jay Z, Lupe Fiasco, Andre 3,000, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. , Q tip, Royce da 5'9", Pharrell, T.I. , Erykah Badu, and Lauren Hill, as well as new comers J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar. He still admits to being open minded and enjoying all artists and all genres. Rico recalls writing poetry as early as the fourth grade, and he recorded his first track at the age of thirteen with his older brother. However, athletic potential led him toward courts and fields rather than toward studios and stages. His lifetime as an athlete and a fan of sports makes up a significant portion of his lyrical content.

his latest is available on ricog.org

 “I have complex thoughts, and my music is a collection of my thoughts. It’s not always simple to understand, and if you are one of the billion or so people in the world who don’t like to think, you may or may not like it, but if you are someone who doesn’t mind thinking a little bit, I guarantee you will appreciate ThinkMusic.”
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One of the few rappers from Oakland that's actually saying something in their music and that's just going to be himself and makes whatever feels right and not be dictated by the influence of pop culture and everything trendy that's here today and gone tomorrow. I am who I am. #Bang

One of the most sought after producers on the west coast. known for his hypnotic 808 Patterns and catchy synth lines. #SlappGod

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