Rico Suave

Gerardo

About Rico Suave

"Rico Suave" is a 1990 single by Ecuadorian rapper and singer Gerardo. It appeared on his 1991 album Mo' Ritmo. The track peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart of April 13, 1991, and reached number 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 number 100 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 90s" and number 9 on VH1's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders". It also ranked at number 37 on Blender's list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever". The song contains samples of "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose" by James Brown and "Chamo Candela" by Venezuelan tropical/dance pop group Daiquiri. 


Year:
2015
252 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Seguro que han oído que yo soy educado
Soy un caballerito un chico bien portado
Un joven responsible why siempre bien vestido
Yo no se quien ha mentido

I don't drink or smoke ain't into dope
Won't try no coke, ask me how I do it, I cope
My only addiction has to do with the female species
I eat 'em raw like sushi

No me gustan ternos, mi estilo es moderno
Si me enterno, you me enfermo
Mi apariencia es dura, vivo en la locura
No me vengan con ternuras

So please don't judge a book by its cover
There's more to being a latin lover
You got to know how to deal with a woman
That won't let go
The price you pay for being a gigolo

There's not a woman that can handle
A man like me
That's why I juggle two or three
I ain't one to commit, you can omit that bit
You pop the question that's it
Haber uno, dos, tres, cuatro mujeres
Why la situació allí no muere
No es un delito calmo mi apetito
Con un llanto o un grito

So again don't let my lyrics mislead you
I don't love you but I need you
Would you rather have me lie
Take a piece of your pie and say bye
Or be honest and rub your thighs

Well, it's ten o'clock and I'm two hours late
I never said I was a prompt date
But you kept persisting that I meet your parents
Huh, they're going to love my appearance

Ding dong el timbre suena
Tu madre abre, que vieja mas buena
Le digo ¡Hola! Pero no para bola
Que se ha creido vieja chola

Go and serve the food mom
Que tengo ambre
If you don't hurry, me va a dar un calambre
Why usted señor? Why's your chin on the floor?
Sierra la boca por favor

What's this amor, these little huevos?
Esto sí que yo no pruebo

I'm used to good ol' fashioned
Homestyle Spanish cooking
If I try that I'll be puking
Well it's been a pleasure but we got to go
Regresaremos temprano
Cinco, seis, o siete de la mañana
Su hija esta en buenas manos

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Gerardo

Gerardo Mejía (born April 16, 1965), better known as simply Gerardo, is a Latin rapper and singer who later became a recording industry executive. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he and his family moved to Glendale, California, when he was 12 years old. more »

0 fans

Written by: ALBERTO SLEZYNGER, CHRISTIAN WARREN, GERARDO E MEJIA, ROSA H SOY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Rico Suave" is classified as Latin hip hop and rap song, a genre which incorporates Latin American culture and themes into the more mainstream hip hop genre.
Release Details
The song was released in 1990 as part of Gerardo's first album "Mo' Ritmo."
Billboard Ranking
It quickly got popularity and reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991, making it Gerardo’s most successful song.
Language Usage
Notably, "Rico Suave" is performed in both English and Spanish, making it one of the earliest examples of Spanglish music crossing over from the Latin music charts to the mainstream charts.
Music Video Influence
The music video for "Rico Suave" made a significant impact; it was shot in black and white featuring Gerardo wearing a bandana, no shirt, and torn jeans.
The Singer's Background
Born in Ecuador, Gerardo Mejía, known by his mononym Gerardo, moved to LA with his family when he was 12. He began his career as a dancer before becoming a breakout recording artist with "Rico Suave."
Cultural Impact
The song continues to have a cultural impact, and the term "Rico Suave" could be used colloquially to refer to a smooth-talking, overly suave person.
Song's Duration
"Rico Suave" has a time duration of about 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the Interscope Records label.
Legacy and Parodies
Due to its unique style and memorable lyrics, "Rico Suave" has been parodied and referenced in various popular culture media such as films, TV shows, and even other songs.
Gerardo's Post-Music Career
After his career in music, Gerardo transitioned to a successful career in music management, overseeing the careers of artists such as Enrique Iglesias and others.

Discuss the Rico Suave Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Rico Suave Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/31711417/Gerardo/Rico+Suave>.

    Missing lyrics by Gerardo?

    Know any other songs by Gerardo? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Rico Suave

    308.5K
    1,089     81

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1991

    Billboard #7


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which DaBaby album has the following cover?
    A Baby Talk 5
    B Baby on Baby
    C Kirk
    D Blame It on Baby

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Gerardo tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!