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|origin = [[Barbados]] |
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|genre = [[R&B]] [[Pop]] |
|genre = [[ Contemporary R&B]] [[Pop music]] |
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|occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]] |
|occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]] |
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|years_active = 2004 – present |
|years_active = 2004 – present |
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Jaicko Lawrence | |
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 Jaicko poses at KISS-FM "Coca-Cola Lounge" in Chicago.(photo by Raymond Boyd) 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaicko Lawrence |
| Born | August 6, 1991 |
| Origin | Barbados |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B Pop music |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Labels | Capitol Records (2008 — Present) |
| Website | JaickoMusic.com |
Jaicko is a Bajan contemporary pop music singer/songwriter signed to Capitol Records. Born Jaicko Lawrence on August 6, 1991 in Christ Church, Barbados, Jaicko has been nominated for six Barbados Music Awards, including Best Pop Single, Pop/R&B Artist Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year, and Album Of The Year in 2008.[1] His debut single was called "Oh Yeah"," produced by the Stereotypes, and reached #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles.[2] Written by Lil Eddie, Tiwa Savage and Kamaria Ousley. The remix version, featuring Snoop Dogg reached #77 on the Canadian Hot 100.[3]
Jaicko's forthcoming debut album is titled Can I. Jaicko wrote and produced several songs on the album, and collaborated with the production team Stargate and Jim Jonsin on the project.[4] Current single "FFWD" is featured on the compilation NOW 33.
Prior to signing with Capitol Records, Jaicko released a rap solo album independently in Barbados in November 2006, selling 6,000 copies without major distribution.[1] He currently lives in New York City.
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B | |||
| 2010 | "Oh Yeah!" | 102 | — | Can I |
| "Fast Forward (FFWD)" | — | — | ||
References
- ^ a b "Young Bajan Reportedly Signs With Capitol". 2009-06-06. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/news/jaicko-yeah-he-can-1004048478.story
- ^ http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100
- ^ "Jaicko Preps Capitol Records Debut". 2009-07-18. Retrieved 2009-11-04.