The Wealthy Emigrants
Wealthy Emigrants is a group consisting of two recording artists; SunNY , Chase Enriquez and business man Wally Richburg. The three long time friends and associates first crossed paths in Atlanta, GA and each have achieved different levels of success in their own right. They have now come together to create The Wealthy Emigrants, a hip-hop, rock infused movement.
SunNY, an emcee originally from Rochester, NY, and based out of Atlanta, Ga first made waves as one of the most notable 106 and Park “Freestyle Friday” battle champs during its hay day which earned him a slot on the So So Def roster along-side Jermaine Dupree. His debut single and video “Soul of a Hustler” laid a foundation for his later releases, “Sunshine Shower” and a slew of viral videos. SunNY has worked with the likes of Freeway, NO I.D. and DJ Green Lantern and continues to add to his industry rapsheet.
Chase Enriquez, an emcee/singer was born in San Diego, Ca and has lived in Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA and currently Los Angeles, CA pursuing music. Under the pseudonym “Curse,” Chase independently released multiple projects, LP “Seriously,” the single and video “Sol Munki Rag” and the mixtape “Sneakers n’ Sex” with DJ Don Cannon of the Aphilliates and sponsored by Sol Munki clothing. While in LA, Chase had a brief stint fronting a Heavy Metal band and is now working on new projects.
Wally Richburg, a business man from Detroit, MI who initially made his mark on Wallstreet as a broker for Morgan Stanley. Upon his leaving he started one of Atlanta’s corner stone Sneaker/Skate boutiques “Sole Munki.” He shortly parlayed that into an even more popular clothing line, “Sol Munki.” Wally has since started his own firm, the Vigor Group and has implemented his brand-building strategy across multiple industries including, fitness brands, beverage companies, tech startups, ad agencies, eateries, women’s hair products and of course fashion.
As a team, Wealthy Emigrants have recently played multiple venues and events and are currently getting ready to go on a National US Tour to promote the “Wealthy Emigrants” EP.
Chase Enriquez, Recording Artist
Chase Enriquez (formerly Curse) is an artist originally born in San Diego, CA; Born in the 80’s, Chase is influenced by many of hip-hop’s greats, as well as rock legends including; JayZ, GnR, Nas, Zeppelin and Big Pun.
Chase’s (Then Curse) first major appearance was on The Middle Ground Album “From the Ground up,” which received serious underground acclaim in Chicago and is currently available on Rawkus Records via digital download on iTunes, Snowcap, Rhapsody etc.
Curse’s, 1st solo effort “Seriously” also helped lay the groundwork for, then Curse’s movement. Shortly after he released the mixtape “Sneakers n’ Sex” along side DJ Don Cannon of the Aphilliates and Sol Munki. This marked his 1st release since moving to Atlanta. “Sneakers n’ sex” is available on www.datpiff.com and is a free download. In 2008, Curse put his own spin on Amy Winehouse’s critically acclaimed “Back to Black” album called “Chasin Amy.”
During this period, then Curse, started retracing his rock roots and listening to bands he grew up hearing and inspire the music he was writing. Heavily inspired by “SLASH,” and engrossed in bands such as Led Zeppelin, Guns n’ Roses and the Beatles, Curse adapted Chase. As the music he was writing changed, the name had to change as well.
In 2009 Chase Enriquez moved to LA and released “Endless Summer,” which was 11 original tracks. Chase has opened for and shared the stage with artists such as Common, Nas, and Kanye West as well as played at notable venues and events including The House of Blues, The A3C Festival and most recently the Roxy on the Sunset Strip. Chase is currently working on his next album “Thanks…and Enjoy which will feature his “blend” of his Classic Rock and Metal roots with his classic Hip-hop feel. “Thanks…and Enjoy” is slated for late Summer.
for booking inquiries please contact: darius@thevigorgroup.com