The distinctively haunting "It Go So Now" that tickles your senses in any session, club or mixtape can only be delivered by Dancehall singer Chico. Born Patrick Walker, the sole son found in a family full of girls, Chico s childhood transported him from the quaint town of Maverly over to Spanish Town settling later in one of Jamaica s widely known district Waterhouse. It was there that he was dubbed the nickname Patchico as several of his new friends though he had a multi-ethic look, Chinese being the strongest feature they saw. "Chico" was the final result as the shortened version of this nickname.
While many entertainers have had the ambition for artistry since childhood, Chico had a steady business path, bent on being an accountant far into high school. However, fate would intervene and while singing in church as a soloist he developed the thirst for performing and something solidified deep within his soul; singing was his calling. Much like ministry, the trek into the music industry has had its challenges.
Taking on a job after high school, Chico eventually made his way to King Jammy s studio in 1993 where he recorded a cover version of Tevin Campbell s "Why Oh Why". Before long, Chico was a fixture at Main Street studio s where he quickly became a part of the growing talent associated with the studio. Chico s song "Stamina Body", produced by Richard Browne, nephew to Danny Browne the owner of Main Street studio s, broke Chico s velvety voice into the open arms of Dancehall fans. He backed this up with "Make Noise" recorded with producer Donovan Germaine for the Penthouse Label.
Chico managed to do what most artists in Jamaica seek out to accomplish in the duration of their career; record with the esteemed producer Dave Kelly. Together they laced the track "Naah Stoop" featuring dancehall deejay Goofy. Before long, Chico became associated with Dave s own Madhouse Records Camp, recording hits like; "Yuh No Care", "Enemy" and "Yuh Have Your Own". Sticking with the la cr?me de crop of producers has awarded Chico solid selector favorites like "Hold Yuh Man" with Jermey Harding (2 Hard), "Rail Up" by Richie D, "Pavarotti", "Hard", "So Fly", "Chemistry", "No Change", "Pop No Style" and more!
In 2003, Chico recorded the collaboration "Ganja Breed" with dancehall deejay Sean Paul for Sean s Platinum selling Dutty Rock album. While the song wasn t released as a single, it was a favorite amongst hip hop massives who tuned into Sean Paul due to his smoker s oriented tunes like "Gimmie The Light". With practically 100 songs to his credit, Chico has a solid catalog allowing him to tour worldwide in countries such as; Canada, Costa Rica, England, Japan, St. Vincent, the US, and he has performed three times on the annual German Splash where he was very well received. With his creativity Chico is undoubtedly destined for Stardom.
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Music Video: Lord Kossity f. Chico - Hey Sexy Wow
