As a member of Organized Noize, Wade was instrumental in helping shape the sound of Southern hip-hop in the 1990s.

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Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, and Ray Murray—collectively known as Atlanta hip-hop production team Organized Noize—were getting a little nervous. So when they were asked to produce a record on ...

The Organized Noize musician also opened up to 'SPIN ... So Clean," crediting his Organize Noize partner Rico Wade — who died last year at the age of 52 — with writing the track's hook.

In an interview with SPIN, Sleepy Brown — one-half of the production duo Organized Noize who ... So Clean," crediting his Organize Noize partner Rico Wade — who died last year at the age ...