Rico Love Turned an Opportunity Working With Usher, Into An Iconic Music Career With Multiple Chart Toping Hits

In this week's episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes musical GENIUS Singer/Songwriter/ Producer, Rico Love. Rico Love production and songwriting has landed him hits with Beyoncé, Usher, Kelly Rowland, Mary J Blige, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Mario, just to name a few.

Rico reflects on early beginnings as a rapper, and getting his big break working with the Corna Boyz, writing "Throwback" for Usher, how he turned the opportunity to building an iconic music career. Rico also opens up about the true meaning behind Usher's hit single "There Goes My Baby" as well as his music career as a recording artist and lessons he's learned along the way as an executive and founder of record label, Division 1. He also gave his thoughts on the current state of R&B. You don’t want to miss this episode!!! Turn The Lights On!!

Intro: 0:00 - 3:05

What got you into r&b? 3:05 - 4:00

Being from New Orleans: 4:00 - 5:27

Attending FAMU to peruse music: 5:27 - 8:00

Opportunities being presented through college: 8:00 - How did you get into the business: 9:50 - 11:18

How did you get to Jagged Edge? 11:18 - 13:00

Advice for college students wanting to peruse music: 13:00 - 15:00

Taking advantage of opportunities: 15:00 - 17:30

Getting to usher from opportunity: 17:30 - 18:40

Remaining consistent early on : 18:40 - 20:38

Throwback with Usher: 20:38 - 22:30

Confessions and 8701: 22:30 - 23:17 

Growing with Usher in his artistry: 23:17 - 25:40

Division One: 25:40 - 27:35

Why aren’t there many R&B artist executives: 27:35 - 30:42

The Hip Hop business mindset: 30:42 - 32:08

Sacrifices of a Business Manager: 32:08 - 34:20

What lessons have you learned: 34:20 - 36:19

Understanding artistry: 36:19 - 37:42

R&B artists in fashion: 37:42 - 42:02

The Drake Effect: 42:02 - 43:36

Usher at The Super Bowl: 43:36 - 45:40

Top 5 R&B Veteran Records: 45:40 - 46:30

R&B inspiring Song of the last ten years: 46:30 - 48:11

R&B Kings: 48:11 - 49:16 

Deep Dive There Goes My Baby: 49:16 - 52:36

Respect the Pen Game: 52:36 - 55:45

Male R&B artist: 55:45 - 57:06

Jermaine Dupri’s impact in R&B: 57:06 - 58:07

Producers who aren’t singers: 58:07 - 59:00

Diddy in R&b: 59:00 - 1:01:26

What are you working on now? 1:01:26 - 1:04:46

Outro: 1:04:46 - 1:05:23

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