Organized Noize Producer Rico Wade Dead at 52

Music producer Rico Wade, a pioneering member of the legendary Organized Noize production team, has died at the age of 52. A representative from Wade’s team confirmed his passing to AllHipHop, but did not say when or where he died, or give a cause of death.

As a part of Organized Noize, Wade worked closely with The Dungeon Family, an Atlanta-based hip hop music collective known for crafting the funky sound of Southern hip hop. The big-name group included both members of Outkast, CeeLo Green, Janelle Monae, to name a few.

With Organized Noize, Wade co-wrote and produced TLC’s iconic R&B anthem “Waterfalls.” He also helped to produce En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go,” and Ludacris’ “Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!).”

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