09/09/2023
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado
Riky Rick Makhado
Born 20 July 1987
Died 23 February 2022),
known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records[1] and a member of Boyz N Bucks and he's well known for his hit song Boss Zonke from his album Family Values. [2]
He came into the limelight between 2009 and 2010, when he dropped mixtapes such as The Comeback Kid and Last Summer with Da L.E.S.
LIFE AND CAREER ππΎππΎππΎ
1987β2014: Early life and early career
Rikhado Chifaro Makhado was born on 20 July 1987. He was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, Natal.[3][4][5] His childhood friends described him as a creative individual who was entrepreneurial, kind and artistically gifted, even at a young age.[citation needed]
Makhado's music career actually began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Fassie's side that Makhado was inspired to make his own music.[6] That is when he released his first single "Barbershop" featuring Da L.E.S.[7]
2015β2022: Family Values, Scooby Snacks EP
His single "Nafukwa" which was released in 2014, won an MTV Africa Music Award for Video of the Year.
On 3 April 2015, his debut studio album Family Values was released and received positive reviews from music critics.[8] It featured guest appearances from Cassper Nyovest , Okmalumkoolkat , Zano and Black Motion . The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of over 50 000 units.[9] Its success saw him nominated for eight South African Hip-Hop Awards (SAHHAs) that year, more than any other artist.[citation needed] Family Values remains his only studio album to date. It was released and made available for purchase on iTunes by Makhado Makhado Agency on 3 April 2015.
On 24 April 2014, his single "Sondela", featuring Zano was released, which was dedicated to his beloved wife Bianca.[10]