Rap artist, songwriter, and lyricist Rico Paysos, has been perfecting his talents as an emcee for the last seven years. Born and raised in the same place as Hip Hop, "The Boogie Down" Bronx, New York, he would later relocate to Hempstead, Long Island, where little is spoken about the gritty aspects of these "suburbs". Rico Paysos speaks about his experiences and about every view of his life as he has seen while walking the top of the devil's roof. Whether it is cash, drugs, crime, women, lust, dreams, love, struggles and the come up; Rico Paysos is not afraid to share his soul and experience with his audience. His music does not merely speak about life; it is Life, because everyone can relate to it.
Long Island has been a whisper in the rap game since the eras of such greats as Public Enemy, Rakim, Biz Markie, Keith Murray and E.P.M.D. Paysos is a rebirth of the past legends as far as creating his own distinctive sound, a unique flow along with a profound vocabulary, which allows for his creative wordplay. Rico defines an emcee and wishes to create his own milestone in Hip Hop. A man with a thousand flows, you'll never here the same one twice. Paysos is not only an emcee; he is a songwriter, for himself and various Hip Hop and R&B talents. In 2004 He established his own music group 4daLuvOfMoney Inc adding the titles CEO & Founder to his resume'.
The dawn of a new day is before us and the sky shines in the eyes of Rico Paysos. An undying hunger, a strong drive, unlimited talent, and the ability to make you feel the music; are some of the ingredients marinated to create "The Best Thing Since Free Air & Raw Sex". Paysos began his music career as a protégé of two-time Grammy nominee DJ Johnny "Juice" Rosado and the legendary Public Enemy. Groomed and sculpted by the musical influences of these seasoned veterans. Paysos released 3 mixtape L.Ps, "Once upon a Crime", "Child Rising in Poverty" & "DopeBoyFresh". Rico perspires swag and has managed develop a fan base worldwide. Paysos also packs an explosive live show, electrifying his audience. Rico has been a part of the Def Jam College Tour and the Rap Fanatic Magazine Park Tour. Paysos has also been the supporting act for Hip-hop legends such as Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy, Melle Mel, and R&B stars Chris Brown, Bobby Valentino, Trey Songz, & T-Pain. Rico can also rock the party, performing in such Clubs as Speed, Club Pyramid, Club Amazura, to name a few. Paysos has also performed at New York's "Greekfest", amongst countless other venues.
. With his popularity on the rise and notoriety, that is establishing him as one of the most promising unsigned artist in the game. Rico is slated to be the fresh, new, vibrant talent that the music industry desperately needs. As he continues to deliver, with the same hunger, energy and dedication in every syllable, there is no doubt he has a bright future. Currently Rico Paysos celebrates his membership to SWAT TEAM ENT./ KONVICT MUZIK and his new found relationship with Micheck Ent. Rico Paysos exemplifies the true meaning of the Urban Renaissance man, and ultimately, the rebirth of Hip-hop.