Hit making producer/songwriter Rico Love stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club yesterday and let's just say, the "Motivation" producer is busy with a lot of projects including Monica's new album (follow up to "New Life"), K. Michelle ("Love & Hip Hop Atlanta") and Teairra Mari.
While Rico Love is busy working on all of this new music, he did take a moment out to talk about Keyshia Cole slamming Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child earlier this month (at the Super Bowl). According to Love, what Keyshia said was very tacky and in poor taste.
"I love Michelle and she's a really good friend of mine. I think it was in poor taste what Keyshia did. It thought it was tacky. It was random. I know Keyshia as well. Listen believe it or not, Michelle is one of the funniest, coolest poeple I've been around. I don't think that was called for though."
While you can catch Rico's full interview in video below, here are a few highlights, including his thoughts on the Diary of a Street King story alleging that he made Teairra Mari his sex slave.
Teairra Mari/Threesome Story:
"Yeah I saw that. They said me and my girl were having threesomes with her."
"(Is it true?) No. Not at all. I thought it was a hilarious story. I just think it's cool that they even know who I am."
Why he believes in Teairra Mari:
"I think she's a star. I think the same thing Jay (Z) saw in her when she was a kid, I still see that. She was young, she was with Jay-Z at 14 and 15 years old. At a young age you might have cursed out the wrong person. You might have been stuck up to the wrong DJ, rude to the wrong program director… the bridges may be burned. I believe that you just keep working at it."
Working on K. Michelle's new album:
"She got that soul, that anger, that fire and that voice. She's super cool."
Monica:
"I'm starting on Monica's new album next week."
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Rico Love has been making headlines in the music industry over the past few weeks. After blasting Keyshia Cole through social media for not supporting his work, he’s now talking about his upcoming projects – including a new album with Monica and rumors of working with Teairra Mari. There’s no doubt that Rico Love is an artist to watch out for.
In this article, we will explore what happened between Rico Love and Keyshia Cole, how they’re feeling about their public exchange as well as details on his latest project with R&B icon Monica. We’ll also discuss any potential collaborations with Teairra Mari and get some insight from Rico Love himself into why all of these events have taken place recently.
From record deals to producing hits for other artists like Usher, Trey Songz, Beyonce, Mary J Blige and more – it seems like there’s nothing that can stop Rico Love! He’s definitely one of today’s most exciting music makers so let’s find out what else he has up his sleeve…
Rico Love’s Comments
Rico Love is not holding back his thoughts on Keyshia Cole. The singer/songwriter recently took aim at the R&B veteran, criticizing her for what he perceives to be a lack of respect for fellow artists in the industry. In an interview with HipHopDX, Rico said, “I just feel like she needs to show more love and support for other people. A lot of people in this game been here before her.” He went on to state that while some may see it as jealousy or envy from him, his words come from a place of truth and wanting others in the music business to succeed.
The conversation then shifted towards Love’s upcoming projects. He spoke about how he has plans to drop new music soon but also expressed excitement for Monica’s forthcoming album Trenches 2 Bridges. After praising Monica’s artistry and longevity, Rico made sure to mention Teairra Mari’s name when speaking about successful female singers who have gone through personal struggles yet still managed to persevere musically. “It takes courage,” Rico stated. “And I think they both deserve credit for having the strength and tenacity to keep going.”
In light of all these topics being discussed, one thing was clear: Rico Love wants nothing more than unity amongst his peers in the music industry. Whether it’s vocalizing his opinion on certain issues or simply showing up and supporting other events, Rico believes that collaboration between everyone involved should be prioritized above all else.
Latest Developments On Monica, Teairra Mari Projects
Moving on from his thoughts on Keyshia Cole, Love gave fans an update about the latest developments surrounding Monica and Teairra Mari’s projects. He began by expressing his enthusiasm for Monica’s upcoming album Trenches 2 Bridges, saying that it will be a “game changer” in the music industry. Rico also revealed he has heard some of the tracks and is confident the project will exceed people’s expectations.
As far as Teairra Mari goes, Rico believes she is poised to make a major comeback with her new EP titled The Nightlife Unplugged. According to him, this release could potentially take her career to the next level if marketed properly. He went on to say that he plans to reach out and help promote the project whenever possible because he understands what it takes for female artists like them to break through in today’s competitive landscape.
It’s clear that Love wants nothing more than to see both women succeed musically and become forces of influence within their respective genres. With knowledge and experience gained over time, Rico hopes they can use their platforms wisely while inspiring others along the way.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Rico Love has made it clear that he’s not one to shy away from voicing his opinion. He had some harsh words for Keyshia Cole and was quick to defend Monica when discussing her upcoming album. It’s great to hear him speak so positively about an artist and a project he believes in.
When it comes to Teairra Mari, the jury is still out on whether or not she will be releasing new music soon. However, with all of the rumors swirling around about her career lately, it seems like something would have been announced by now if there were any truth behind them.
Overall, Rico Love is definitely keeping himself busy these days and we can’t wait to see what other projects he has up his sleeve in the future!
