The infectious charm of Riky Rick - While navigating his own path to stardom, Riky Rick never forgot to pull up newer artists, a mark of his oft-cited generosity
I didn’t know quite what to expect when I arrived at Riky Rick’s home at Waterfall Estate in Midrand, Gauteng, on a warm summer’s morning in January 2019. I’d met him up close only once before, some three years prior, at a music video shoot for Ragga Ragga, his smash hit collaboration with Gemini Major, Nadia Nakai, Cassper Nyovest and Major League DJz.
We sat there for damn near three hours as Riky regaled me with tales of his come up, his influences as a live performer and advice on how to navigate the industry. One particular piece of advice that stuck with me was how he didn’t prioritise paid bookings when he achieved early success. Just being on stage regularly and letting people hear the music was enough, he said.
The emojis poured in. I’d brought it home for the guys. But how had this incredible slice of good fortune fallen upon us so suddenly?
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