Richard Preston Butler Jr. (born December 3, 1982), better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and rapper. He was born in

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, but split his childhood between

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, and

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. He attended Florida A&M and, while visiting

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, worked his way into the music industry through connections with singer Usher, who became one of Butler's frequent collaborators. Usher's 2004 song, " Throwback", was Butler's first major songwriting credit; its parent album, ''Confessions'' (2004), won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the

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. Butler's contributions to Beyoncé's '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'', Usher's ''

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'' (2009), and the latter album's single, " There Goes My Baby", each yielded Grammy Awards. He also co-wrote "

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" for

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, which received a nomination for the award. Throughout the decade, he was credited on commercially successful R&B singles including Usher's " Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)",

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's " Just a Dream" and " Gone", and

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's " Sweet Dreams". He has worked with artists such as

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, Fergie, and Fantasia. As a recording artist, Butler has released two studio albums: '' TTLO'' (2015) and ''Even Kings Die'' (2018); the former spawned the single " They Don't Know", which moderately entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He founded the record label Division1 in 2010; it was first an imprint of

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, and later

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before becoming an independent label. Division1 has signed artists including

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, Tiara Thomas, and

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Early life

Love was born in

, and his parents divorced at an early age. As a result of the divorce Love spent his childhood growing up in two different cities, in

, with his mother and

, with his father. Love's mother encouraged him as a child to write poetry. Love wrote his own poems and went on to joining the African American Children's Theater where he recited

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and acted. Love had already been writing his own poems before he was introduced to rap in his early teens. By the end of high school Love had decided to pursue a career in rap but would go to college simultaneously, "I'm oingto go to school instead of just sitting on the block. If I hadn't gone to college I would've been a drug dealer." While in college at

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Love stayed involved in his music by winning many rap battles and talent shows. On the weekends Love would leave for

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, for the benefit of its studios and popular music scene. While visiting Atlanta, Love met members of Jagged Edge who were an influence on Love's songwriting development. Love eventually left college because of a paperwork error made by the college's administration's office. Love went to live with some local Atlanta producers the Corna Boyz. This relationship provided Love the opportunity to rap on a remix the producers were creating for Usher. Usher liked Love's work on the remix and eventually signed him to US Records and

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. Usher requested Love compose lyrics for a song written by

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. This song eventually became " Throwback" and was featured on Usher's Diamond-selling (10× Platinum) album '' Confessions''. Love next toured with Usher where he met and connected with many music industry players. Usher encouraged Love to become a songwriter and requests for Love's compositions began coming from artists

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, and

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. Love currently lives in Miami. He has two children with photographer Robin Thompson known as Robin V; a son, Carys Preston, and a daughter, Believe Beyond.

Music career

Solo artist

As a solo recording artist, Love is both a singer and a rapper. Love was asked by Usher to contribute to the soundtrack to the film '' In the Mix''. Love contributed "Settle Down", "Sweat" featuring Usher, and "On the Grind" featuring

Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James Sr. (born February 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper and member of now-defunct hip-hop group, the Diplomats (also known as Dipset). He is best known for his appearances on group coho ...

and

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. Love recorded a solo album in 2007 titled ''The 5th Element'' which he ultimately decided to focus on his songwriting and not release the recordings. Though Love may not be recording as a solo artist he still contributes his vocals and rhymes to other artists. Love has appeared as a guest artist on songs by

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, Juvenile,

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, and his own artist,

. After 8-year hiatus from his solo career and signing his label Division 1 to a distribution deal with

, Rico Love would release an

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entitled ''Discrete Luxury'', on February 27, 2014, which would be re-released. It charted on the

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at number 48. The first single from the album, "They Don't Know", it debuted and peaked at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 making it Rico Love's highest-charting single as a solo artist. The second single from the album, is entitled "Bitches Be Like". On December 9, 2013, Rico Love released a mixtape entitled ''El Presidente''. On August 27, 2014, Rico Love released a mixtape entitled ''I Sin''. On December 2, 2014, Rico Love would release the lead single from his debut studio album, entitled "Somebody Else". On February 18, 2015, Rico Love announced he would be releasing his debut studio album, titled '' Turn The Lights On'', on May 19, 2015. On May 5, 2015, Rico Love would release the second single from ''Turn The Lights On'' entitled "Days Go By". On May 18, 2015, the album was released with production from, among others, Danja,

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and

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, along with the major record label

. Rico recently supported singer Monica on 'The Code Red Experience Tour'.

Production/songwriting

Love wrote the song " Throwback" at the request of Usher which was a part of the 2004 triple

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-winning album '' Confessions''. Love also wrote "Seduction" which was a bonus track on the ''Confessions'' special edition release. These were the first of several collaborations between the singer and the writer/producer. In September 2007, Rico Love wrote and produced on the Platinum single " Love Like This" by singer

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featuring

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. This song was popular with mainstream audiences reaching No. 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was also a hit in dance clubs, reaching number one on the ''

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'' Hot Dance Club Songs chart. In May 2008, "Energy" was released as the first single by

from her Gold album '' In a Perfect World...''. The song was co-written and co-produced by Love for the Grammy-nominated artist. The song " Labels or Love", co-written and produced by Love and performed by Fergie was released in May 2008. The song was featured on the deluxe version of her triple Platinum album ''

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'' and also the Gold-selling soundtrack to the film ''

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''. In November 2008, Beyoncé's double Platinum and 5× Grammy-winning album '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' included four songs featuring Love's songwriting and production. Love wrote and produced on the Platinum single " Sweet Dreams" which reached No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Love's work was also featured on "Scared of Lonely", "Radio", and "Save the Hero". By the end of 2008 in December, another Love co-written and co-produced track was released as a single for the Grammy-nominated artist

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. " Boyfriend #2" reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Love wrote and produced five songs on

's '' D.N.A.'' album released in October 2009. The songs included the single " Thinkin' About You" and "Hi", "Ooh Baby", "Soundtrack to My Broken Heart", and "Get Out". Love wrote and produced on his former mentor Usher's ''

'' album, released in March 2010. The Platinum and Grammy-winning album featured four of Love's compositions including two of the album's singles. The Love co-produced and co-written single " There Goes My Baby" was a hit and stayed at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for four weeks and earned Usher a Grammy for his performance on the song. The other single featuring Love's writing and producing was " Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" which rose to number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Love's other contributions to the album included the songs "Making Love (Into the Night)" and "So Many Girls". At the end of March 2010 the single "Hello Good Morning" penned by Love for

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was released. Diddy is one of Love's mentors in the industry and he was honored to write for the performer/producer/mogul. The song went on to achieve Gold status and was performed by DDM and Rico Love on season nine of ''

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''.

's '' 5.0'' album, released in November 2010 contained eight works featuring Love's songwriting and production skills. The first single, " Just a Dream", co-written and co-produced by Love, went Platinum and landed at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Love also worked on the single " Gone" featuring

, a follow-up to the 2002

hit "

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" also featuring Rowland. Love's other work on the album were on the tracks "Broke", "Making Movies", "Don't It Feel Good", "K.I.S.S.", "Nothing Without Her", and "Move That Body". Love wrote, produced, and appeared as an artist on

's '' Best Night of My Life'' album released December 2010. The album's first single "Living Better Now" features

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and was co-written and co-produced by Love. Love wrote "Freak", which also features his appearance as an artist, and "Sex On the Beach". Love is managed by Made Communication,

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. He has also written and produced for Fergie,

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, and

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Division 1

In November 2010, Love launched Division 1 which originally partnered with

but later moved the venture to

. In 2011, Love signed R&B artist

& rap artist

to his label. In 2013, Love's label venture signed the artist, Tiara Thomas, to its roster. Love also has a production company of the same name to which he signed producers, Earl Hood, Eric Goudy, and D Town. In 2014, Rico Love signed

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to his label.

Musical influences/techniques

Love has cited various artists as influences such as Usher (who originally signed Love),

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, R. Kelly,

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, and

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. Love has explained when composing he does not write lyrics down or even spend many hours working on songs. He simply listens to a beat and then sings what comes to him. He was quoted as learning this technique from Jagged Edge. Love claims that his technique gives him the ability to write songs very quickly which affords him the opportunity to place more songs on any single album than what most writers could.

Discography

;Studio albums * ''The 5th Element'' (2007) Shelved * '' Turn the Lights On'' (2015) *''Even Kings Die'' (2018) *Rico Love Presents: Emerging Women of R&B (2020) ;EPs * ''Discrete Luxury'' (2013) * ''Turn The Lights On'' (2015) * ;Singles * "They Don't Know" (2013) * "Bitches Be Like" (2014 * "Somebody Else" (2015)

Awards and nominations

*2005

nomination for Album of the Year – Usher – '' Confessions'' *2005

for Best Contemporary R&B Album – Usher – '' Confessions'' *2009

nomination for Album of the Year –

– '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' *2010 ''

'' No. 9 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter of the Year *2010 ''Billboard'' No. 6 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Producer of the Year *2010 ''Billboard'' No. 26 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Publisher of the Year *2010 Sesac Song Awards for Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams" and Pleasure P's "Boyfriend #2" *2011

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for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Usher - ''There Goes My Baby''

References

* https://web.archive.org/web/20120503164723/http://www.grammy.com/nominees

* http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2010-11-04/music/rico-love-and-usher-at-the-division-1-label-launch-november-5/

External links

* https://web.archive.org/web/20110718204030/http://division1.com/ * https://twitter.com/iamricolove * https://www.youtube.com/officialdivision1 {{DEFAULTSORT:Love, Rico 1982 births Living people African-American record producers African-American male singer-songwriters American male singer-songwriters Rhythm and blues musicians from New Orleans Rappers from New Orleans African-American male rappers 21st-century American male rappers 20th-century American male rappers People from Harlem Musicians from Milwaukee Pop rappers American contemporary R&B singers Record producers from Louisiana Record producers from Wisconsin Record producers from New York (state) 21st-century African-American male singers 21st-century American male singers 21st-century American rappers Singer-songwriters from Wisconsin Singer-songwriters from Louisiana Singer-songwriters from New York (state)