Ricky Rick
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ricardo Ruiz Pérez |
| Also known as | Ricky Rick, Panama Mexican |
| Born |
June 3, 1983 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Origin | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Genres | Cumbia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Performer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Beatboxing, Percussion, Timbales, Drums, Guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | EMI Latin |
| Associated acts | A.B. Quintanilla, Kumbia All Starz, DJ Kane, Flex, Melissa Jiménez |
Ricardo Ruiz Pérez (born June 3, 1983), better known as Ricky Rick, is a Mexican singer-songwriter,[1] rapper, and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz. After a successful career with Kumbia All Starz, performing songs such as “Mami” “Rica y Apretadita” and “Por Ti Baby.” Ricky is now embarking on a solo project, of which the first single is set to release summer 2011
Early life
Born Ricardo Ruiz Pérez on June 3, 1983 and raised in his native Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. His inclination for music developed at an early age. Having been exposed to all the positive aspects of being bicultural, he would spend a vast majority of his childhood with his Panamanian Dad listening to Salsa, Soca and to the Reggae music of El General, Nando Boom and various other musical exponents prevalent at that time in the country. That led him to experiment fluidly with sounds and discover through the years his own musical abilities. At the age of 3, he and his friend, producer and former Los Super Reyes guitarist Reynold Martinez, began dabbling in music. At 10 he picked up the guitar and at 15, back in Monterrey, Ricky Rick started performing with various local bands. At 17 he learned to play percussion and drums and continued singing and performing, all the while working towards obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Business from the Universidad Regiomontana de Monterrey.
Career
The singer-songwriter Ricky commenced his musical profession when a friend introduced him to A.B. Quintanilla who at the time was auditioning members for a new musical concept. Barely two days after a brief telephone audition, A.B. flew him to Texas to start recording the songs that would then become megahits for the band. After spending 4 years travelling the world, playing sold out shows and collaborating with many great musical minds including A.B., Melissa Jiménez on “Rica y Apretadita” and Flex on “Por Ti Baby” and “Besos de Amor”, he decided it was time to venture out on his own and as such, teamed up with former Kumbia Kings lead singer DJ Kane after the two discussed the idea while on a trip to Bolivia. The two had previously performed on stage together when they formed part of the Kumbia All Starz. The two Joined Grammy winning producer Robert “Bobbo” Gomez, Reynold Martinez, and The D.E.Y.’s Yeyo Cancio to produce the singles "Contigo Me Voy" and "Quiereme Asi" ft Frankie J and most recently the two recorded the first single for Maffio Alkatracks' album "Spanglish" titled "Quiero Beber." Ricky Rick's Debut solo album is said to be a fusion of urban and cumbia laced with electronic rhythms and will be released late 2011.
Discography
Albums With Kumbia All Starz
Singles
Featured singles
- 2010: "Besos de Amor" (Flex featuring Ricky Rick)
- 2011: "Tú Como Yo" (Cynthia featuring Ricky Rick)
External links
References
- ↑ Rodríguez, Lineth; Zulema Emanuel (January 20, 2010). "Buscador de noticias". PANAMA AMERICA. Retrieved 14 August 2011.