José de Rico

José Manuel León Hierro (born 27 December 1982, Barcelona), known as José de Rico, is a Spanish DJ, record producer and songwriter.

Biography He worked in the Spanish electronic and dance music station Loca FM for 5 years gaining media coverage and a big following. He started producing his own music in 2009. He is affiliated with "Roster Music", with whom he has collaborated with a number of artists locally in Spain and internationality. He has mixed more than 100 tracks since 2009 and has taken part in many music festivals.

His fame and international recognition increased after collaboration with Dominican reggaeton, house, Latin and dance act Henry Mendez with two charting hits "Te fuiste", "Rayos de sol" and "Noche de estrellas", hits in Spain and eventually internationally. According to PROMUSICAE, "Rayos de sol" was the third biggest single in Spain in 2012. According to the same year-end chart, "Noche de estrellas" was the 43rd best selling single.

Discography Singles

+ List of singles, with selected chart positions Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album SPA AUT BEL (Vl) BEL (Wa) FRA SWI 2012 "Te fuiste" (José de Rico & Henry Mendez) 34 — — — 62 — "Rayos de sol" (José de Rico feat. Henry Mendez) 2 11 10 16 4 8 Gold (SPAIN) (3rd best selling single in 2012 in Spain) "Noche de estrellas" (José de Rico & Henry Mendez feat. Jay Santos) 5 — — — 157 —(SPAIN) — — — — — 2014 "Soltera" (José de Rico feat. Danny Romero & Fito Blanko) — — — — — — 2015 "Mas que una amiga" (José de Rico feat. Adrián Rodríguez) — — — — — — "Darte" (José de Rico & Danny Romero) — — — — — — 2016 "Chocobongo" (José de Rico & Henry Mendez) — — — — — — "Que te aguante otro" (José de Rico feat. Fito Blanko & D'William) — — — — — — "Bésame" (José de Rico feat. Lucia Gil) — — — — — — 2017 "Bailemos" (José de Rico feat. Crazy Design) — — — — — — "Cupido" (José de Rico feat. Henry Mendez & Dani J) — — — — — —

Featured in + List of singles, with selected chart positions Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album SPA 2014 "Me gusta" (Dj R'AN feat. José de Rico, Willy William & Anna Tores) — "Si unas palabras bastan" (Andy & Lucas feat. José de Rico) — 2016 "Desnúdate" (Dani J feat. José de Rico) — 2017 "Una noche mas" (DaniRep X José de Rico) —

Other productions (Selective) 2008: "Come with Me" - Iñaki Santos & Jose de Rico (remix) 2009: "Maiara" - Dario Nuñez & Jose de Rico 2009: "La Colegiala" - Corleone Brazini, Jason Tregebov & Jose de Rico 2009: "Bulgaria" - Miklov (Victor Magan & Jose de Rico remix) 2009: "Ready" - Josepo feat Adri (Victor Magan & Jose de Rico remix) 2009: "Una Rosa" - Juan Magan (Victor Magan & Jose de Rico remix) 2009: "Scratch" - Rafa Peralta (Jose de Rico) 2010: "Bata Bata" - Jason Tregebov & Jose de Rico (remix) 2010: "It's Worth It" (Jose de Rico feat. Estela Martin) 2010: "Eligibo" - Dario Nuñez feat. Samantha (Jose de Rico remix) 2010: "Let's Dance" - Victor Magan & Jason Tregebov feat Estela Martin (Jose de Rio & Gio Lopez remix) 2010: "Bocachica" - Jose de Rico feat. Fernando Vidal 2010: "Wekelee" - Dario Nuñez & Jose AM feat. Henry Mendez (Jose de Rico From Stars remix)