Richard Preston Butler, Jr. (born December 3, 1982), better known by his stage name
Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and rapper. Love wrote and produced hit records such as
Usher's "
There Goes My Baby" and "
Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)",
Nelly's "
Just a Dream" and "
Gone", as well as
Beyoncé Knowles' "
Sweet Dreams". and has contributed to works which have gone on to win
Grammys such as Beyoncé's 2009 Best Contemporary R&B album
I Am... Sasha Fierce, Usher's 2010 Best Contemporary R&B album
Raymond v. Raymond, and Usher's 2010 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "
There Goes My Baby". In addition Love has written and produced records for
Kelly Rowland,
Diddy – Dirty Money,
Chris Brown,
Alexandra Burke,
Keri Hilson,
Fergie, and
Fantasia. Love is also the CEO of Division1, a record label which partnered with
Interscope Records in 2013. Love has appeared as a featured artist on records with
T.I.,
Usher,
Jermaine Dupri,
Jamie Foxx,
Rich Boy, and
Fat Joe.