His many years listening to tons of music birthed an array of influences both international and locally. From Kanye West to John Legend to Jay Z (the phrase if Jigga was a singer a common statement in his music) to Nigerian artists like Jesse Jagz, cobhams, Naeto C who is basically the forerunner of the alternative sound and many others. He started his artistic career as a member of a now defunct duo group 5Minutes. But eventually branching out to pursue a solo career. A character we have seen dominate his recent project Q released in 2021. and who seems to be here to stay. The Ultimate bad boy persona and the self dubbed 'Dirtiest Player in the game' like his personal hero Ric Flair. To A follow up sequel is set for December title 'Q2' Rico seems to be on a streak and isn't slowing down In 2021 Rico Maz started his own Freelance Songwriting and Music Publishing company 5minutes world (5MW) as he aims to put song writing on the Map and make it a mainstream career rather than just a hobby. With a Live Studio to promote Band culture Called Purple Haze in the works. Rico is not just a talented creative. But Entrepreneurial and ambitious. Determined to leave a long lasting dent on the music industry