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spacer MP3: Rapid Ric – "Actin' Bad" Feat. Lil' Keke & Slim Thug 05.11.2011
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The Song:

Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes, but Rapid Ric is here to make it badder, too, and he does just that with "Actin' Bad," the second single off his new album, Whut It Dew. He brought on two other Texans to toughen up the track: longtime friend Slim Thug, who Ric used to DJ for on tour, and Lil Keke, who was featured on "25 Lighters" by DJ DMD. "'Actin' Bad' samples '25 Lighters,' which is one of the most popular classic Texas rap songs ever," says Ric. "DJ DMD was a DJ from Port Arthur who put out self-produced compilations with many artists, much like what I'm doing with Whut It Dew, so it was it honor to have him say that he's familiar with the movement here."

Rapid Ric's production, chock full of organ, beating drums, and an ominously screwed hook, is perfect for Keke's and Thugga's southern drawls, as the two use the track as an opportunity to reunite a long-running collaborative history that includes their 2003 album together, The Big Unit. And, in addition to that, for Ric it's just a feel good song, made for top-notch car speakers. "It's a Sunday cruise song," he says, adding, "The low end is made for a Cadillac's trunk."

Download "Actin Bad" feat. Lil Keke and Slim Thug here:
http://media.audibletreats.com/Rapid_Ric-Actin_Bad_Ft_Lil_Keke_Slim_Thug.mp3

Purchase Rapid Ric's new album, Whut It Dew, here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whut-it-dew/id432415571




Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Rapid Ric.

The Background:

A DJ at the age of 15, Rapid Ric moved to Austin Texas from a small boarder town where he soon coined "the mix tape mechanic" and has been DJing ever since. In the area he became the go-to guy if you wanted to get your stuff heard in the hood, as well as internationally. He formed partnerships with artists from across the state – most notably with Chamillionaire (Ric is his official DJ), Z-Ro, Trae tha Truth, Killa Kyleon, Bun B, Chalie Boy, Paul Wall and more – and released mixtapes with each and every one of them that not only showcased the growing berth of Texas music, but also his strong DJ skills. Rapid Ric's persistence quickly got him noticed, and then he did what many Texas acts don't, he hit the road. Rapid Ric traveled the world with Chamillionaire's tour, had a stint as Slim Thug's tour DJ, and performed on MTV's TRL. Now in 2011 Rapid Ric is taking it above ground with his official debut full-length release – Whut It Dew.

Streams:

"Actin Bad":
http://media.audibletreats.com/Rapid_Ric-Actin_Bad_Ft_Lil_Keke_Slim_Thug.mp3

"PLP" ft. Lil' Boosie, Dorrough Music, Chalie Boy & Gerald G
http:///media.audibletreats.com/Rapid_Ric-PLPFt_Gerald_G_Lil_Boosie_Dorrough_Chalie_Boy.mp3

Whut It Dew:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/whut-it-dew/id432415571

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/rapid_ric

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/rapidric

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/rapidric

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/rapidric

Official Site:
http://www.whutitdew.com/

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