Ricky Rick

Ricardo Ruiz Pérez, better known as Ricky Rick, is a Mexican singer, rapper and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz. He has a successful career with Kumbia All Starz, performing songs such as "Mami" "Rica y Apretadita" and "Por Ti Baby." 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.

This article is about the Mexican singer. For the South African singer/rapper, see Riky Rick.

Ricky Rick
Background information
Birth nameRicardo Ruiz Pérez
Also known as
  • Ricky Rick
  • Panama Mexican
BornMonterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
GenresCumbia
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
Years active2006–present
LabelsEMI Latin

Early life

Ricky Rick was born Ricardo Ruiz Pérez and raised in his native Monterrey, Nuevo León.

At 15, back in Monterrey, he 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 in 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, 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. " 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 2018.

Discography

Albums With Kumbia All Starz

Singles
  • 2011: "Contigo Me Voy" (with DJ Kane)
  • 2011: "Quiero Beber" (with DJ Kane & Maffio Alkatraks)
  • 2018: "Cerquita de mi" (with Flex
  • 2018: "Sandunguea"
  • 2010: "Besos de Amor" (Flex featuring Ricky Rick)
  • 2011: "Tú Como Yo" (Cynthia featuring Ricky Rick)
  • 2018: "Cerquita De Mi"

(Flex featuring Ricky Rick)

References
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