Honoring Rico Wade’s Musical Contributions

Atlanta’s flourishing hip hop neighborhood endured an enormous loss with the passing of producer and songwriter Rico Wade over the weekend. Wade was one a part of Organized Noize and hip hop collective, Dungeon Household, who’s affect will reside on via his beats and lyrics. Take a look at a few of his beloved musical contributions to the trade inside.

Wade was born February 26, 1972 in East Level, Georgia. His legacy extends past his manufacturing and songwriting credit as Wade grew to become a pillar of affection, mentorship and unforgettable power to those that have been in a position to expertise him.

“We’re devastated by the information of the passing of our expensive brother Rico Wade,” Organized Noize and The Dungeon Household launched a joint assertion on Saturday (April 13). “The world has misplaced one of the vital progressive architects in music, and we have now misplaced a useful pal. Rico was the cornerstone of Organized Noize and the Dungeon Household, and we are going to endlessly treasure his reminiscence and the moments we shared, creating music as a united staff. Our hearts weigh heavy with sorrow, and we kindly request privateness and empathy throughout this difficult interval. Rico’s presence will all the time have a particular spot in our hearts and within the music we introduced to the world.”

Naming him one of many world’s most progressive architects in music is confirmed by his spectacular discography. Different artists and music executives shared their love for Rico on social media with reminiscences of his lasting legacy. Rapper Killer Mike, artist and govt Kawan “KP” Prather, and hip hop photographer Julia Beverly have been amongst the various family members who shared their fondest reminiscences of Wade on-line.

Rico produced a number of multi-platinum information for musical acts like TLC, OutKast, Goodie Mob, Ludacris, En Vogue and extra. He’s additionally one of many causes the world has prime charting artist Future, who occurs to be Rico’s little cousin. Wade ushered a younger Future into the enterprise, permitting him the chance to work with the Dungeon Household at an early age.

The Atlanta music neighborhood and the trade at massive mourn the lack of an iconic determine within the metropolis’s music scene. Wade handed away on the age of 52 years outdated. A press release was launched round 1 p.m. on Saturday, asking for privateness because the household grieves.

As a member of the pioneering manufacturing group “Organized Noize,” alongside Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown, Wade performed a elementary function in shaping the sound of Southern hip-hop within the early ’90s. Wade was additionally a ounding member of the Dungeon Household, which is the musical collective comprised of stars like Andre 3000, Killer Mike, Large Boi, CeeLo Inexperienced, and Future.

To honor and commemorate Rico Wade’s many contributions to music, take a look at a few of his discography beneath. He’s both written, produced or organized these monumental information.

Relaxation straightforward, Rico. Might his music reside on endlessly.