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. His latest project, a street sampler entitled, Season Of A Hustla was released July 28th in 2009 and he is currently promoting his new mixtape in association with Dirty Beatz Muzic Group called "Warning Shotz" released on New Years Day. The "Warning Shotz" series wil be a 3 part series all dropping in 2010. In addition to music Ricko will soon be hosting a new show "I Run Rap" (www.IRunRap.net Coming Soon) that will be broadcasted over the internet complete with guest appearances and interviews with established artists, djs, producers and those coming up in the rap game. Ricko first appeared on television to co-host Mixtape-TV with DJ Steen and DJ Shadow in 2009. The show aired in Anniston (AL) , Montgomery (AL) , Birmingham (AL) and Atlanta (GA), and Ricko interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop 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.
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