Rico Love is just now starting to become a familiar name to the mainstream public, thanks to his breakout Top 10 hit “They Don’t Know,” but the Louisiana born artist/producer is a great example of how real success never happens overnight. Starting out as a rapper, Richard “Rico Love” Butler, began pursuing his dreams while attending Florida A&M University, going back and forth to Atlanta to network and work with burgeoning producers the Corna Boyz. Through this relationship Rico landed a record deal with Usher’s US Records and eventually penned his first big song, “Throwback,” from the diamond-selling Confessions album.
Putting his own music to the side, Rico immersed himself into songwriting and producing, building up a massive catalog of hits for the likes of Beyoncé, Usher, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz and many more. Finally returning to the spotlight in 2013 with the release of his debut EP ‘Discrete Luxury,’ Rico landed his first big hit as a solo artist with the catchy “They Don’t Know.”
Currently promoting the EP, prepping for his tour with rapper Future, and working on his full-length album Turn The Lights On, ThisisRnB TV caught up with Rico Love at SiriusXM in NYC for a new interview.
Rico spoke to us about his early grind and getting his big break working with the Corna Boyz, who are now signed to his production company, writing “Throwback” for Usher, how he approaches songwriting, his new EP, passion for performing live, and plans for his upcoming album.
Check out the full interview above, and if you missed it, watch Rico reflect on the impact of Usher’s Confessions album 10 years later here.
