Most people associate Rico Suave with that Hispanic guy from the 90's that was singing "ricooooo suaaaaaveeee". Yeah this ain't him. In fact, it's an even more attractive guy with a conscious Atlanta flow and a great live performance.
Miss Solow Dolow: How would you describe your sound?
Rico Suave: My sound is Atlanta. In Atlanta, there's a church, strip club, and Waffle House on every street. Positivity, debauchery, and food. My music is that medium between that combination.
MSD: What makes you so smooth Rico Suave?
RS: The confidence I've always possessed in myself has allowed me to be what they call 'smooth'. I've just never been afraid to approach life using my own individuality.
MSD: What are some of your comparisons?
RS: I tend to get compared to Andre 3000 because of my lyricism, song subject matter and ATL background. People often compare the pitch of my voice to Lil' Boosie though. I hate comparisons honestly but I must say the Andre 3000 comparison is respectable. I always have been compared to Wale.
MSD: What are some of your influences?
RS: Honestly, my biggest influences is music that's spotlighted by the public that I believe is sub par. I believe you should do what you do to provide what you're missing, so I'm influenced when I hear a lack of quality that I believe I possess in my music.
MSD: Are you familiar with the Athens music scene?
RS: I'm aware of it through many performances in Athens and friends who attend college in Athens. There is a great movement developing there.
MSD: Who would you like to collaborate with in either Athens or Atlanta?
RS: My dream collab is Cee-Lo, he's my favorite artist. Otherwise, I'm open to work with anyone, no one tops the list.
MSD: Are you familiar with the lineup for Friday's show?
RS: Yes. I know Lyric Jones and Vance Smith from previous performances. I'm a big fan of J.Cole!
MSD: What can the crowd expect Friday night?
RS: The crowd can expect me to leave my heart on the stage. I love music and I will try my best to relay this through tomorrow night's performance.
MSD: Any last words/upcoming projects?
RS: I plan on dropping a mixtape every month through my Suave Saturdays mixtape series with DJ Excalibur with the first installment expected May. Other projects will be live through my website and my Twitter.
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