Ricta
Coventry, England, United Kingdom | INDIE
Music
Press
Ricta has the true skills and raw talent it takes to be a great Emcee. - Britishhiphop.co.uk
We didn't know they could make Hip Hop like this anymore ! - Graffiti.de
Sick ! - Absolute Radio (DAB Station)
Effin' Ill ! - Jabba Tha Kut (UK Hip Hop DJ)
Real life content and razor sharp flows ! - Blatantly Blunt
Discography
Ricta - Expocate (EP) 2010
Ricta - Snacks & Deception (LP) May 2012
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Bio
Getting his first taste of hip hop coming up as a DJ / Graffiti writer in the Stalingrad twinned Coventry City, UK. Ricta studied the local scene intently, originally starting out as a DJ his focus would eventually turn from DJ’ing to becoming an MC, since then he has been hard at work both on the live circuit and in the studio.
Bringing an array of both self and guest-produced tracks Ricta is set to prove that boom bap beats are here to stay, combined with his distinctive voice, intelligent lyrics and a vibe reminiscent to that of rap’s golden era a winning formula is undeniably here, forget gangsterism’s and forced punch lines this is straight up, no gimmicks Hip Hop.
Ricta also boasts a capturing live show and is often joined on stage by fellow label mate (Beat Back Records) and rapper Idyllic, over recent years they have performed alongside the likes of... KRS-ONE, Akala, Kano, Ugly Duckling, Tinie Tempah, Jehst, Micall Parknsun, Plan B, Blackalicious, Wiley, Jaguar Skills, Rodney P & Skitz, Example, Buggsy, The SnowGoons & Many More as well as performing at many of the UK’s top music festivals.
In 2009 he launched his own independent record label ‘Beat Back Records’ and secured sponsorship with the Midlands based music, arts and clothing collective ‘SIKA Studios’.
In April of 2010 Ricta released his first single ‘Rock Caps’ which was extremely well received and was consequently licensed for use on the BBC Television Programme ‘No Hats No Trainers’, as well as receiving much welcomed radio air-play. Followed by the release of the Expocate EP in July of the same year which features US rapper Rebel UN and Czech producer Drepo plans are already in motion for the next project which will include further international collaborations, this is only the beginning yet already Ricta has carved his own niche right into the side of the UK music.
Ricta is currently working on his first full-length LP 'Snacks & Deception' which is due for release in 2012 ! Confirmed features so far include Poland's finest producers 'THE RETURNERS', Germany's 'JUSOUL' + the legendary Juice Crew's very own 'CRAIG G', bay area veteran... Ugly Duckling's 'DIZZY DUSTIN', one of ShowOff Records best 'REKS' & of course holding the UK flag 'IDYLLIC' & 'GENESIS ELIJAH'. More details to come soon.
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