Ricardo Ruiz Pérez, better known as Ricky Rick, is a Mexican singer, rapper and former vocalist for the band

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y Los

Kumbia All Starz Los Kumbia All Starz are an American musical group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings. Their 2006 debut ...

. He has a successful career with

, 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.

Early life

Ricky Rick was born Ricardo Ruiz Pérez and raised in his native

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. 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

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in Monterrey.

Career

The singer-songwriter Ricky commenced his musical profession when a friend introduced him to

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.,

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on "Rica y Apretadita" and

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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 The Kumbia Kings were a Mexican-American cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia (hence their name), hip hop, and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. ...

lead singer, after the two discussed the idea while on a trip to

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. The two had previously performed on stage together when they formed part of the

. " 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

Studio albums

Albums With Kumbia All Starz

*2006: ''

Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz ''Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz'' (English: ''Yesterday Was Kumbia Kings, Today Is Kumbia All Starz'') is the debut studio album by Mexican-American cumbia group A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz and the fifth studio album ...

'' *2008: '' Planeta Kumbia'' *2015: ''Welcome to MI STEREO''

Singles

*2011: "Contigo Me Voy" (with

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) *2011: "Quiero Beber" (with

& Maffio Alkatraks) *2018: "Cerquita de mi" (with

*2018: "Sandunguea"

Featured singles

*2010: "

Besos de Amor "Besos de Amor" (English: "Kisses of Love") is the lead single from Flex's third studio album '' Romantic Style Parte 3: Desde La Esencia''. It features the Kumbia All Starz's member Ricky Rick. It was written by Reynold Martínez Esparza, Ricard ...

" (

featuring Ricky Rick) *2011: "Tú Como Yo" (

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featuring Ricky Rick) *2018: "Cerquita De Mi" (Flex featuring Ricky Rick)

External links

Official Facebook

References

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