Rico's World

Opgezwolle has legendary status in the patriotic music world. The iconic rap formation is one of the most influential hip-hop acts in the Netherlands. Ricardo McDougal experienced all the highlights as Rico, but also went through tough periods with alcohol and drug addictions himself. How did he survive a lonely battle with himself in the center of all attention?

Using beats, poems, spoken word, special images and new music, Rico gives a unique insight into the life of an artist weighed down by addictions. Because five rehabs down the road, there's still work to be done every day.

Rico inspires with his story and shows how the love of hip-hop can change lives. Phreako' Rico's World is for the fan who cares about his own world and the world around him.

Ricardo McDougal became known as Phreako Rico of Opgezwolle. Rated R is his most recent solo record Last April, he published the book Mijn eigen wereld.