Reality TV is about to get more picante thanks to Suave Says, a new VH1 show featuring the Hispanic musician Gerardo Mejía, better known as the man behind the hit 1990s song ‘Rico Suave.’ Gerardo ...

In the early ‘90s, an unlikely Ecuadorian immigrant blasted into mainstream superstardom with his Latin pop-rap sensation “Rico Suave.” The surprising Spanglish banger by Gerardo — which peaked at No.

ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) — Gerardo Mejia was a Latin pop star in the early 1990s, rising to fame after creating the hit song “Rico Suave.“ Today, instead of spending his days performing, his time is ...

You’re forgiven for hearing the word “Gerardo” and only thinking of “Rico Suave,” the ubiquitous 1990 track that propelled Gerardo Mejía from a small-time rapper/actor/dancer to a Top 10 artist.

At the mere sight of Gerardo Mejia, most people immediately think of two words: Rico Suave. “I’m 49 and I still get that!” Mejia tells Viva. “It’s kind of scary because everyone wants to see if I ...

VH1 has reached into the vault for its new series and pulled out ’90s heartthrob Gerardo Mejia. You may know Mejia as “Rico Suave,” both his nickname and the title of his big 1990 hit. VH1 is bringing ...

One-hit wonder Rico Suave is set to star in a new VH1 reality show, Variety reports. The latin singer/rapper (real name: Gerardo Mejía) spent a brief time on the charts in the early 1990s with his hit ...

Ecuadorian rapper Gerardo Mejia, known for his hit “Rico Suave,” is suing music executive Fernando Garibay, none other than Lady Gaga’s musical director. TMZ reports that according to court documents, ...

Back in 2012, I was nominated for several Pulitzers and other such literary awards for a piece I wrote on some one-hit wonders and other pop stars that I wanted to see starring in their own reality ...

'Rico Suave' rapper Gerardo Mejia is about to get a little more rico if he has his way. The one-hit Latin wonder is suing Lady Gaga's musical director, Fernando Garibay, for a reported $4 million. TMZ ...