Since 1999, Ricko – aka – The No.1 Draft Pick has blazed the underground rap industry leaving a lasting impression with his trademark voice. Ricko aka No.1 Draft PickDerricko “Ricko” Swink first received radio airplay in 2002 with his hit single "Get That Paper". He has been featured on The Raw Report (vol. 5) with hip-hop stars such as Rick Ross, Young Buck, Rich Boy and others (4/10/07), PowerSource Entertainment mix cds “Streets and Sheets”, vol. 1, 2 & 3. Ricko wrote the intro song, "I Love 107.9" for Atlanta's Hot 107.9 radio personality, DJ Redd. Ricko’s smash hit, "I Love Bein From Da Souf", was featured on DJ Emperor Searcy’s (BME/Hot 107.9) mix cd. He has also worked with Cash Money Producer, Deezle (best known for producing Lil' Wayne's hit single, Lollipop). In 2007, Ricko founded Musik Mogul Incorporated and was named President and CEO. Recently he unveiled Project Sincere, a youth and community outreach program that offers support to nonprofit organizations through mentoring and tutoring youth. Ricko recently released his biggest single to date entitled, "Bring Another Bottle" featuring Rob D. With production credits going to The ILL Genius this record is sure to have the entire world in a frenzy, and has already been featured on DJ Green Lantern's "Myspace Invasion 5" Mix CD most notably for releasing mixtapes with Jadakiss and Nas. "This is definitely a honor to be featured on the arguably hottest dj (Green Lantern) in the game right now cd," says Ricko. In addition to music Ricko has ventured into television as the co-host of Mixtape-TV with DJ Steen and DJ Shadow, which airs in Anniston (AL) , Montgomery (AL) , Birmingham (AL) and Atlanta (GA) interviewing major artists such as Dj Khaled, Ace Hood, Lil' Boosie, Trina, Cadillac Don, Big Pimp (Dirty), Jackie Chain, B-Hamp & more. In 2008, he launched wwwRickoWorldWide.com, headlined The Memorial Day Weekend Concert Bash and released the highly praised mixtape, I Am The Anedote chapters 1-7 , hosted by The ILL Genius.
The self proclaimed “Spokesman for Alabama”, has vowed to put AL on the map. Influenced by hip-hop icons, Outkast and DMX, Ricko promoted himself to open for T.I., Jim Crowe and Free (former 106 & Park co-host) in the Total U Tour. Since 2006, Ricko has performed with artists like Young Dro, Oh So Crispie, Khujo Goodie, S-Dub, Gucci Mane, Brooke Valentine, Pastor Troy, DJ Unk, Baby D, Yola Da Great, The Last Mr. Bigg, Mr. Mudd and Citty. In 2007, Ricko ripped the mic at Fort Valley State University with Bohagun, JR Get Money, Roy Jones, Jr., and Hurricane Chris. During the National Black Arts Festival in Huntsville, AL, June, 2007, Ricko performed with J. Holiday, Bone Crusher, Maceo, The Alliance and Baby Huey. Other artists he has opened for are OJ da Juiceman and Yung Ralph. Ricko has performed at various venues in South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Indiana, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. He also held it down at DJ Aaries' Hood Hard TV as part of the "Alabama Takeover" in Atlanta, GA which aired in 8 cities. Today, Ricko recently organized the 1st Annual concert called Summer Jam for his hometown of Anniston, AL that went down this May 30th; sponsored through his Musik Mogul, Inc. imprint along with others. Artists from all over the country hit the stage.
depends on ur mood i guess but joeys gonna get more shine i feel like... And fif still the king of hip hop too but once he drops a real album ill put him number 1. Big 10 was dope as f*** tho
Yeah Joe is a dope lyricist but i doubt he can create another hit after pump it up. honestly he's one of the best lyricists right now, he's pretty underrated. but you know i only f*** with king 50 i don't care about these clowns, fuck…