What is rico suave?

"Rico Suave" is a 1990 debut single by Ecuadorian-American rapper Gerardo. The song is well-known for its catchy chorus and for blending English and Spanish lyrics, marking it as an early example of Spanglish in pop music. "Rico Suave" became a hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1991 and experiencing significant rotation on MTV, thanks in part to its memorable and charismatic music video.

The song features Gerardo's persona as a suave ladies' man, with a playful and humorous approach to boasting about his prowess and style. With its fusion of hip hop and Latin rhythms, "Rico Suave" contributed to the increasingly diverse musical landscape of the early 1990s and is often remembered as a quintessential example of Latin pop crossover hits from that era.

Gerardo Mejía, who performed under just his first name, continued to work in the music industry as a singer, actor, and later as a music executive. Despite the success of "Rico Suave," Gerardo is often regarded as a one-hit wonder in the mainstream music scene.