Before looking at the music, Ricta's true love for Hip Hop is something that is not only hard to miss but is also something which is evidently a vital corner stone of his music. So often in these days and times of 'everyone wants to be an mc many who claim the title are simply making a fashion statement, something that cannot be said for Ricta , also part of Hip Hop crew 'Addictive Diction'.
Having already released his debut 'General No One' mixtape in May of 2007 which has sold worldwide, the lead single ‘Give It Up’ produced by DJ Kutclass enjoyed airplay on various online & FM radio stations.
Originally starting out as a DJ at 12 years old, Ricta's love for music would take him from tapes, to the crates, and eventually, to the microphone.
Continuing to build on his string of live shows & performances across the country combined with a hard work ethic and 2008's release of the 'Rictape' mixtape which has received thousands of downloads the foundation has been more than laid , do not change the channel !
Influences
9th Wonder , Abdominal , Big L , Black Moon , Big Daddy Kane , Black Sheep , Blahzay Blahzay , Breakin' Bread , Canibus , Chubb Rock , CL Smooth , Crooklyn Dodgers , Dangermouse , Demon Boyz , Dilated Peoples , DJ Babu , DJ Craze , DJ Format , DJ Premier , DL Incognito , Doug E Fresh , EPMD , Funky Fresh Few , Hijak , House Of Pain , James Brown , Jehst , Jemini , Jeru Tha Damaja , Jurassic 5 , KMD , Kool Moe Dee , Kool G Rap , KRS , Large Professor , Lauryn Hill , Loop Troop , Lord Finesse , Lords Of The Underground , Main Source , Marco Polo , Masta Ace , MC Lyte , Mobb Deep , M.O.P , Mos Def , MJ , Nas , Non-Phixion , NWA , OC , Onyx , Pete Rock , Percee P , Phil Collins , Public Enemy , Rakim , Run DMC , Scratch Perverts , Smif N Wessun , Souls Of Mischief , Showbiz & AG , Tim Dog , The Pharcyde , The Roots , Ugly Duckling , Wu-Tang Clan.
Website
www.rictamusic.com
