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“AC/DC, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper - I learned stories of all these guys. That's when I fell in love with Queen, which is one of my favorite bands of all time... I started paying attention to what made music good. I started paying attention to why I liked it.”

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Rico Love, born Rico Love Smith, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and creative talent, he has made a name for himself in the music industry by participating in the creation and performance of numerous hit songs. more

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