Chicago phenom Ric Wilson creates the kind of music that makes the walls sweat—a kinetic blend of funk, disco, and hip-hop that gets crowds and fans eager to see him live. But even as the hype surrounding his music career grows, he remains smooth, cool, bold, and poised—just like the glass of Rémy Martin VSOP he’s sipping from during his intimate, no-holds-barred interview with Uproxx.
As an extension of Rémy Martin’s VSOP This Is My City campaign, the brand has teamed up with UPROXX to launch its new summer event series: Sound of My City. In the first installment, Wilson sat down with host and spirits expert Frank Dobbins to capture the flavor of his city by delving into its inimitable influence on culture and creating a Martin VSOP cocktail that mirrors Rémy Martin’s The Vibe of the Rapper Signature. As Wilson samples his custom creation, Ric’s Dance Juice—a polished and vibrant blend of cognac, elderflower, brown sugar, and mint—he reflects on the flavor notes of Chicago itself: raw, rich, bitter, and sweet.
Before a pop-up performance against the city skyline for Wilson’s fans, the artist opened up about his Chi-Town influences and how disco—a genre his city helped grow—inspires not only his sound, but the sound of hip-hop today. Between the Sips, Wilson shared his favorite Chicago rappers (legends and newcomers made the cut), his dream collaboration, and the festival he wants to headline.
Watch the full video to learn more about how Chicago influenced Wilson’s winning, and look out for footage of his exclusive concert performance, courtesy of Rémy Martin.
