In the early ‘90s, an unlikely Ecuadorian immigrant blasted into mainstream superstardom with his Latin pop-rap sensation “Rico Suave.” The surprising Spanglish banger by Gerardo — which peaked at No.

ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) — Gerardo Mejia was a Latin pop star in the early 1990s, rising to fame after creating the hit song “Rico Suave.“ Today, instead of spending his days performing, his time is ...