What is your full legal name?
Dangelo Thomas Mesa.
When and where were you born?
June 20, 1998.
Who raised you growing up?
My mom, dad, and granny until I was 10 and then my pops had a stroke and was paralyzed and passed 2 years later, so mainly my grandmother and my mom. My grandmother lived right across the street.
What were some of your childhood hobbies and interests?
I have always been around music my whole life. My dad was a Musician. He could play any instrument. He taught me how to play every instrument but mainly focused on teaching me how to play the drums. I have pictures of me playing the drums when I was like four years old. I used to ride dirt-bikes and 4-wheelers through the neighborhood, I tried sports like football and basketball but never really had an interest for it. The only sport I stuck with was boxing.
What was your dream as a child?
To be a famous Musician and carry on my father’s dream.
What is your height and weight?
5’10 190lbs.
What is your ethnic background?
White and Hispanic.
Did you finish school or college?
I dropped out.
How did that impact your career?
As I got older going to school, I felt like school was a waste of time since I was going to drop out. I had to go harder cause I felt like I had something to prove since I didn’t finish high school.
Who has mentored you in your career?
My mentor in music was my friend Tripp and my studio engineer Mr. Mack.
What is this mentor known for or what organizations have they founded/co-founded?
Tripp is a rapper. Mr. Mack owns a recording studio and is also a rapper.
What is your profession?
I’m a rapper.
Which notable artists and producers have you worked with directly?
I worked with White Sosa a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, Hardaway 1K from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Ducced off Quan.
Through your career what major brands have you collaborated with?
I have not collaborated with any major brands.
Where were you living when you first started your music career?
I was living with my granny when I first started rapping.
What was the title of the first project you created, and when was it released?
The first project I worked on was a collab with Tripp the song was called “Rest In Peace”. I was featured on Tripp’s song/video which released in 2019.
What are your biggest songs?
My biggest song currently is with White Sosa, entitled “No Red Light”.
How many views or plays did that song receive?
It has 43,000 views.
Who produced that songs, and what milestone did it represent in their career?
I don’t know the producer.
What was the first event you performed at, and when and where did it take place?
The first event I opened up at was for Starlito, Don Trip, and Lil Donald.
Where are you currently performing?
I’m not currently performing. I’m working on building my catalogue.
What partnerships have you and your team solidified as a result?
I don’t currently have any partnerships.
What cities have you lived in throughout your career?
I’ve only always lived in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Where did your stage name originate?
Females use to call me Rico Suave so the Rico part just stuck.
What companies, labels, or organizations have you founded or co-founded?
I started SneakyLink Tinting and my Label is 2Real Entertainment.
What are the official websites associated with your ventures?
I don’t have a website I only really use Facebook.
