 Their first song, "Gucci Bass", was inspired by LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells", and much like Gigolo Tony's 1986 hit, it utilized The Smurfs' theme song as the hook.The track was produced by Amos Larkins II in late 1986, making it a regional hit in early 1987.As Larkins went into semi-retirement for a few years, Disco Rick assumed the role of producer.