Rico Wade

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Legendary Atlanta Producer Rico Wade Passes Away at 52

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Atlanta mourns the loss of hip-hop pioneer Rico Wade, a key figure in the city's music scene.

Rico Wade, a member of the groundbreaking Atlanta production team Organized Noize and a key figure in the Dungeon Family, has passed away at the age of 52. Wade's influence on the Atlanta rap scene is immeasurable, having contributed to the success of iconic acts like Outkast, Goodie Mob, TLC, and Future. As a founding member of Organized Noize, Wade's production style defined the unique sound of Atlanta hip-hop in the 90s, shaping the music landscape for generations to come.

Wade's legacy extends beyond producing music; he was a mentor and inspiration to many upcoming artists in Atlanta, nurturing talent and pushing boundaries in the industry. His work with Outkast, in particular, played a pivotal role in propelling the duo to stardom and solidifying Atlanta as a powerhouse in the hip-hop world. Wade's passion for music and his innovative approach to production will forever be remembered and celebrated by the music community.

The news of Rico Wade's passing has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, with tributes pouring in from artists and fans alike. Wade's impact on the industry and his dedication to pushing boundaries will continue to inspire future generations of musicians. His influence on the evolution of Atlanta's music scene is unparalleled, cementing his status as a true legend in the world of hip-hop.

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Rico Wade, Producer With Atlanta's Pioneering Organized Noize ... (Rolling Stone)

Rico Wade, a member of the pioneering Atlanta production team Organized Noize, has died at the age of 52.

Rico Wade, Atlanta rap pioneer and Dungeon Family member, dies ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Rico Wade, one-third of the legendary Atlanta production group Organized Noize and member of the Dungeon Family, has died. He was 52.

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Founder of The Dungeon Family, Rico Wade, Dead at 52 (BET)

We'd have no Outkast and the Atlanta sound if not for Wade.

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Organized Noize Producer Rico Wade Dead at 52 (XXLMAG.COM)

Rico Wade, legendary Organized Noize producer and founding member of the Dungeon Family, dies at the age of 52.

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Dungeon Family Founding Member and Organized Noize Producer ... (Complex)

Atlanta rap legend Rico Wade, known for his work with Outkast, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, and more, has reportedly died.

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Dungeon Family Producer Rico Wade Dead At 52 (HipHopDX)

Dungeon Family producer Rico Wade, who recently made waves for his producer of Killer Mike's Grammy-award-winning album, has died. He was 52.

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Rico Wade, Producer For OutKast, Goodie Mob, TLC, & Future, Has ... (Stereogum)

Rico Wade, one third of the legendary Atlanta production team Organized Noize and a founding member of the city's fabled Dungeon Family, has died.

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Rico Wade, Outkast Producer, Organized Noize Dungeon Family ... (Variety)

Rico Wade, a member of the pioneering Atlanta production trio Organized Noize and a key Outkast collaborator, has died.

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Legendary Atlanta producer Rico Wade dies at 52 (11Alive.com WXIA)

Atlanta's vibrant hip-hop community is mourning the loss of a true legend on Saturday, Rico Wade.

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Atlanta rap legend, Dungeon Family member Rico Wade dies at 52 (WSB Atlanta)

Rico Wade, a member of the Dungeon Family and part of the legendary Atlanta rap production group Organized Noize has died. He was 52.

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Rico Wade Dies: Atlanta Hip-Hop Producer, The Dungeon Family ... (Deadline)

Producer Rico Wade, an influential figure in southern hip-hop, is dead at 52.

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Rico Wade, Outkast Producer and Organized Noize Member Who ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Rico Wade, a key Outkast producer and a member of Organized Noize, who also co-founded the Dungeon Family Collective, has died. He was 52.

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Rico Wade, key Outkast producer and member of Organized Noize ... (NBC News)

Rico Wade, a member of the pioneering Atlanta-based production trio Organized Noize and a key early Outkast collaborator, has died, according to an ...

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Rico Wade, Organized Noize Producer & Dungeon Family Member ... (Billboard)

Rico Wade, a member of the Atlanta production trio Organized Noize and co-founder of the Dungeon Family collective, has died. He was 52.

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Rico Wade, Organized Noize & Dungeon Family Producer, Dead (Vulture)

Rico Wade, Organized Noize producer, has died at the age of 52. He wrote TLC's 'Waterfalls' and founded the Dungeon Family, crafting the Atlanta hip-hop ...

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Rico Wade, trailblazing hip-hop producer from Atlanta, dies at 52 ... (CBS46 Atlanta)

Rico Wade, a ...

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Rico Wade, OutKast producer, Dungeon Family co-founder dies at 52 (FOX 5 Atlanta)

ATLANTA - The City of Atlanta is mourning the loss of local hip-hop pioneer Rico Wade who died at age 52 on Saturday, according to his family.

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Rico Wade, an Architect of Atlanta Hip-Hop, Dies at 52 (The New York Times)

As one-third of the production team Organized Noize, Wade nurtured the careers of Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future from the confines of his mother's basement, ...

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Rico Wade, music producer and member of Organized Noize and ... (ABC News)

Atlanta-based music producer and member of influential hip-hop groups Rico Wade died at 52.

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Rico Wade, key figure in Atlanta hip-hop scene, dies aged 52 (The Guardian)

Tributes paid to music producer who helped write TLC's Waterfalls and worked on albums by OutKast and CeeLo Green.

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