Rico Suave (song)
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| Single by Gerardo | |||||
| from the album Mo' Ritmo | |||||
| Released | 1991 | ||||
| Format | CD single, 7" | ||||
| Genre | Electro Hip hop |
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| Length | 4:09 | ||||
| Label | Interscope Records/Randy's Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Christian Carlos Warren, Gerardo Mejia, Alberto Slezynger, Rosa Soy | ||||
| Producer | Erika Mitchell | ||||
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"Rico Suave" is a 1991 single by Ecuadorian rapper and singer Gerardo. It appeared on his album Mo' Ritmo. The track peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart on April 13, 1991, and reached #2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart a week earlier. In the song, the narrator tells of his luck with women and his lady-loving lifestyle.
The song ranks #100 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s and #9 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders. It also ranked at #37 on Blender's list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever".[1] The song samples "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose" by James Brown.
It contains a sample of the 1984 song "Chamo Candela" by Venezuelan Tropical Group Daiquiri.
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[edit] Track listing
[edit] Maxi-CD single
- "Rico Suave" (The More English Edit) - 3:29
- "Rico Suave" (Mo' Ritmo Dance Version) - 7:15
- "Rico Suave" (Spanglish Version) - 4:09
- "Rico Suave" (Spanish Version) - 4:17
[edit] 12" single
- "Rico Suave" (Spanglish Version) - 4:09
- "Rico Suave" (The More English Edit) - 3:29
- "Rico Suave" (Mo' Ritmo Dance Version) - 7:15
- "Rico Suave" (Spanish Version) - 4:17
[edit] Remix single
- "Rico Suave" - 4:09
- "Rico Suave" (Spanish Version) - 4:17
- "Rico Suave" (Instrumental Energize Mix) - 4:09
[edit] Music video
The video for the single features Gerardo and several back-up dancers dancing in a sexual way. The video's memorable intro consists of the singer taking his jacket off. The video also details Gerardo's encounter with his date's parents, who appear less than thrilled with Gerardo.
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart (1991)[2] | Peak Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 2 |
[edit] In popular culture
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- "Weird Al" Yankovic recorded a parody entitled "Taco Grande" about a man who visits a fictional Mexican restaurant. It was released on his 1992 album Off the Deep End. This parody uses the English language more than Spanish.
- The video was also parodied in the film Hamlet 2 during the "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" number--the main character (Steve Coogan) takes off his jacket and throws it on the floor much like Gerardo.
- The music video appears in the TV show Beavis and Butt-Head, who seem to enjoy the song, as they sometimes sing it during Spanish class.
