RICO... Builds His Own Universe on “SUN KISSED…” and Doesn’t Ask for Permission

RICO... isn’t trying to fit into a lane, he’s building his own ecosystem. Blending trip hop and rock with a self-made CEO mindset, the artist has been developing his sound since childhood, evolving from selling physical records to building a global audience through streams. Now leading two creative ventures, Made In Music and RLProductions... RICO... operates at the intersection of music, visuals, and full-scale production, treating artistry like a business and a lifestyle at the same time.

His latest project, “SUN KISSED…”, reflects that mindset. More than just an album, it plays like an ongoing vision, capturing growth, reinvention, and the idea that every year brings a new chapter. With a sound he positions as completely his own, RICO... is focused on creating music that moves with people through real life, whether that’s in everyday moments or bigger experiences.

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You’ve been making music since you were seven years old. What first pulled you into music, and when did you realize it could become your life path?

What pulled me into music was the inspirational message I put into my songs. I loved music so much that I wanted to hear myself and take from things that I’m saying in the songs to use in the present of making the music, throughout the years, reflecting back on it. I realized it could become my path of life once creating music 10 years, then another 10 years, and becoming better and better each year of making music. The way I look at my music is as art, describing meaningful aspects in each piece of the songs I make.

Your sound blends trip hop and rock, which isn’t the most common combination. How did you develop that style, and what artists or moments influenced it?

Well, trip hop does have stylistic origins of rock in the genre; I developed that style in the sound of my voice for the composition beat being displayed, which made it unique that I’m able to have the composure of an up-tempo sound and be able to sing as a rock artist. Moments that influenced it was myself (Rico…) I loved music, wanted to listen to a certain type of music, so I made that music for myself so I’m able to listen and hear best of music being made.

You’re also the CEO of two record labels, MADE IN MUSIC and RLProductions… How does running those businesses shape the way you approach your own music career?

Having my record labels shape my music by being able to do everything for my music approach, from the copyrights, publishing, releasing, distribution, development platforms, cover art, and scheduling the best times for these objectives and many more for “MADE IN MUSIC…” “RLProductions…”

Your album “SUN KISSED…” explores new beginnings, growth, and building new structures each year. What experiences in your life inspired that theme?

Just always wanting to create the best for myself, I have a high motor ethic, willing to become greater and greater, learning from the past in each positive individualism I reached among and using it in the present with more further work to add to my music workmanship skill.

As you continue evolving as an artist and entrepreneur, what kind of legacy do you hope to build through your music and labels? The legacy of my music, I just want to become the greatest musician for myself, pushing forward each aspect I can make at best for music and being able to say I done everything I wanted as a musical artist; the legacy of my record labels “MADE IN MUSIC” “RLProductions…” want to continue with the great stewardship I have for the labels, teach more people about music that has interest in music, having the right direction of tools as the music evolves, and constructing travelers that moves as a journey of business.