Riky Rick

Riky Rick
Birth name Rikhado Makhado
Also known as Boss Zonke, King Kotini
Born (1987-07-20) July 20, 1987
KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Origin Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Labels
Associated acts
Website rikyrickworld.com

Rikhado Makhado, better known by his stage name Riky Rick, is a South African rapper. His debut studio album Family Values was released on April 3, 2015.

Career

Music career

Riky Rick's first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani's side that Rick was inspired to make his own music.[1]

That is when he released his first single Barbershop featuring Da L.E.S.[2] He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single Nafukwa which was a big success.[3] He then released Amantombozane which was followed by Amantombozane (Remix) featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.[4]

He then released his major debut single Boss Zonke which peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List. That is when he released his fifth hit single Sondela which was dedicated to his real love, featuring Zano.[5]

On 26 June, Ricky released the single, Sidlukotini.[6]

Ricky Rick recently released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It has tracks like 'Oh Lord', 'Bandz Over Fans' and 'Family' (featuring Frank Casino)[7]

Personal life

Riky Rick suffered with an alcohol and drug addiction for a long period of time.[8] He has now been clean for over years. His first born son, Maik Daniel Makhado[9] appears on the Family Values album cover.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected information
Title Album details Certification
Family Values[10] RISA: Platinum[11]

Mixtapes

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Ricky Rick". DRUM. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  2. ↑ "Barbershop". channel O. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  3. ↑ "Nafukwa". Okayafrica. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  4. ↑ "Amantombozane". Okayafrica. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  5. ↑ "Sondela". Blacknation. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  6. ↑ "Riky Rick – Sidlukotini Music Video". 360musicng.org. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  7. ↑ "Riky Rick Releases Three New Songs Called Scooby Snacks". Hiphopza.co. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
  8. ↑ "Riky Rick gets personal". channel24. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  9. ↑ "Riky Rick releases album artwork of ‘Family Values’".
  10. ↑ "ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Riky Rick - Family Values | YoMzansi™ BLOG |". YoMzansi™ BLOG | HIGHEST GRADE SOURCE of SA Entertainment News. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  11. ↑ Entertainment, TMG. "Riky Rick's Family Values goes platinum!".
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