Riky Rick


Rikhado Makhado, known professionally as Riky Rick, is a South African rapper, songwriter, actor and the founder and owner of record label "Cotton Club Records".
Makhado rose to fame when he released his single "Nafukwa", in 2014. He is also known for being a member of the trendsetting crew Boyz N Bucks.
In November 2018, Makhado announced his first concert called "Cotton Fest", which he headlined on February 2, 2019.

Early life

Riky Rick was born Rikhado Makhado and was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 "Amantombazane" which was followed by "Amantombazane " featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.
He 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 South African singer from Mpumalanga, Zano. On 26 June 2016, he released the single "Sidlukotini".
Riky Rick released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It includes the tracks "Oh Lord", "Bandz Over Fans" and "Family". He released "Buy It Out" on 15 September 2017.

Personal life

Rick suffered from an alcohol and drug addiction for a long time.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Mixtapes