Birth name Rikhado Makhado Genres Hip hop music Also known as Boss Zonke Children Maik Daniel Makhado | Name Riky Rick Albums Family Values Role Rapper | |
Born 20 July 1987 (age 36)
KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa ( 1987-07-20 ) Origin KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer, songwriter, actor Labels Makhado Makhado Agency (currently)
Motif Records ( - 2014) (formerly) Associated acts Cassper Nyovest
Kid X
DJ Speedsta
Da L.E.S Nominations South African Music Award for Best Remix of the Year Similar People Cassper Nyovest, Okmalumkoolkat, L‑Tido, Emmy Gee, AKA Profiles | ||
Riky Rick - Boss Zonke (Official Music Video)
Rikhado Makhado, better known by his stage name Riky Rick, is a South African rapper.
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Music career
Riky Rick's first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani's side that Rick was inspired to make his own music.
That is when he released his first single Barbershop featuring Da L.E.S. He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single Nafukwa which was a big success. He then released Amantombozane which was followed by Amantombozane (Remix) featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.
He then released his major debut single Boss Zonke which peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List. That is when he released his fifth hit single Sondela which was dedicated to his real love, featuring Zano.
On 26 June, Ricky released the single, Sidlukotini.
Ricky Rick recently released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It has tracks like 'Oh Lord', 'Bandz Over Fans' and 'Family' (featuring Frank Casino)
He released a new song Buy It Out on friday, The 15th of september 2017.
Personal life
Riky Rick suffered with an alcohol and drug addiction for a long period of time. He has now been clean for over years. His first born son, Maik Daniel Makhado appears on the Family Values album cover.