"Rico Wade, Organized Noize Producer and Dungeon Family Member, Passes Away at 52"

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Source: Rolling Stone
"Rico Wade, Organized Noize Producer and Dungeon Family Member, Passes Away at 52"
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Rico Wade, a key figure in the pioneering Atlanta production team Organized Noize, known for shaping the "Dirty South" sound and working with artists like OutKast and Goodie Mob, has passed away at 52. Wade, alongside his partners, produced OutKast's debut album and co-wrote TLC's hit "Waterfalls." His influence extended to the careers of artists like Killer Mike, Janelle Monae, and Future, who credited Wade with launching his rap career. Wade's impact on Southern hip-hop and the music industry at large is widely recognized and mourned by the music community.

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