Rico Suave (song)

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“Rico Suave”
Single by Gerardo
from the album Mo' Ritmo
Released 1991
Format CD
Genre Electro
Hip hop
Length 4:09
Label Interscope Records
Writer(s) Gerardo, Alberto Slezynger, Rosa Soy, Christian Warren
Producer Michael Sembello

"Rico Suave" is a 1991 single by Ecuadorian rapper and singer Gerardo. It appeared on his album Mo' Ritmo. The track peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart on April 13, 1991, and reached #2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart a week earlier. In the song, the narrator tells of his luck with women and his lady-loving lifestyle. The song ranks #100 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s and #9 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders. It also ranked at #37 on Blender's list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever". [1]

Contents

[edit] Track listings

[edit] Maxi CD

  1. "Rico Suave (The More English Edit)" 3:29
  2. "Rico Suave (Mo' Ritmo Dance Version)" 7:15
  3. "Rico Suave (Spanglish Version)" 4:09
  4. "Rico Suave (Spanish Version)" 4:17

[edit] 12" Single

  1. "Rico Suave (Spanglish Version)" 4:09
  2. "Rico Suave (The More English Edit)" 3:29
  3. "Rico Suave (Mo' Ritmo Dance Version)" 7:15
  4. "Rico Suave (Spanish Version)" 4:17

[edit] Remix Single

  1. "Rico Suave" 4:09
  2. "Rico Suave (Spanish Version)" 4:17
  3. "Rico Suave (Instrumental Energize Mix) 4:09

[edit] Music video

The video for the single feature Gerardo and several back-up dancers dancing in a very distinct way. The video itself has become almost synonymous with the song.

[edit] Parody

"Weird Al" Yankovic recorded a parody entitled "Taco Grande" about a man who visits a fictional Mexican restaurant. It was released on his 1992 album Off the Deep End.