It has been nothing but sadness and shock since the news of legendary South African rapper Riky Rick’s death broke just a few hours ago, an amazing rapper and all-around musician and also a role model for many hip hop artists in South Africa today. The You And I coroner’s influence on the entire SA Hip Hop scene is definitely visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. Riky Rick used to roll with another legendary rapper Cassper Nyovest in which they worked on a lot of amazing songs together motivating each other to do better, that being said the top Mzansi rap god was definitely capable of delivering hits on hits every year on his own and we can boldly say Riky Rick has got a great discography with amazing projects to his name, body of works, singles and amazing collaborations with artist across the country and the continent. In respect to the recently deceased we the AfroHits editorial team have decided to share with you the legacy and genius of the man. May his soul rest in peace.
These Are The Top 10 Best Riky Rick’s Songs Of All Time
1. Riky Rick – Amantombazane Remix
One of the best songs from Riky honestly, Amantombazane Remix was a masterpiece, it still is. Brings you back to the good old days of SA Hip Hop at its best. This song features the likes of Kwesta, Dj Dimplez, Kid X and more.
2. Riky Rick – You And I ft. Mlindo The Vocalist
One of the most recent hits from Riky Rick, the record shows you the versatility of the artist, he can do whatever sound he likes and still kill it with his rapping. on this soulful joint, he features Mlindo The Vocalist.
3. Riky Rick – Boss Zonke
Zege Za Zegezegezgeza zegezaza… If you are not a kid you must surely remember this anthem back in 2015, the song sure was one of the hottest hip hop songs of that year and one of the best in SA Hip Hop history ever.
4. RIKY RICK x A-REECE – PICK YOU UP
One of the people’s favourites four years ago, here we got an amazing collaboration we didn’t know we were expecting surely one of the best Riky Rick’s hits out there.
5. Riky Rick – SIDLUKOTINI
I loved the beat and vibe of this song back then, it has got that very cool rhythm with an amazing hook, the verses were a killer too. We miss you Riky.
6. Riky Rick – UNGAZINCISHI
In case you didn’t know yes, Riky was a jack of all trade, he sampled Amapiano too and he made a hit with Focalistic in 2020. This tune was what many needed during the lockdown period.
7. Riky Rick x Cassper Nyovest x Anatii – FUSEG
Good old days guys, good old days, when SA Hip Hop was still SA Hip Hop, if you know what I mean. Shoutout to Cassper, Anatii and the king of Kotini himself for blessing us with this record.
8. Riky Rick – Murdah ft. Davido, Gemini Major
Like I said earlier Riky was a jack of all trades, so of course, he sampled Afrobeats and dancehall several times, this one is one of my favourites, he features Davido and Gemini Major.
9. Frank Casino x Riky Rick – Whole Thing
This record is one of the dope collaborations Riky Rick gifted the industry, he has done several collaborations with a lot of rising acts and many with the already established ones, we are picking this to be in the list.
10. Riky Rick – I Can’t Believe It (Macoins)
Oh yes, we can’t believe this either Riky, we are sad to see you gone, it’s too early, this record wasn’t much of my favourite when it was released but it grew on me. It has been on my replay since.
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