A classic one-hit wonder, RICO SUAVE shows off the massive music-video firepower of being completely fun.
We’re not talking lyrics as literature here, and this music video isn’t amazing in any single area. Gerardo isn’t exactly Bruno Mars in terms of world-class singing, acting and dancing talent.
However: None of that matters, because the whole video is flat-out fun. He’s plenty good at dancing and truly talented when it comes to transmitting the emotion that, “I’m having a good time, and so should you.”
That’s a valuable skill when most rock, pop and rap stars are busy trying to look brooding, emo and/or tough.
Fun works. That’s what people want.
So here’s to you, Gerardo, who I see became and A & R exec at a record company. I still remember this video because it’s a classic four minutes and fifteen seconds of unfiltered joy.
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