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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 | (1991-08-06) August 6, 1991 (age 33) |
| 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. His debut single was called "Oh Yeah"," produced by the Stereotypes, and reached #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. Written by Lil Eddie, Tiwa Savage and Kamaria Ousley. The remix version, featuring Snoop Dogg reached #77 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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. 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. He currently lives in New York City.
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B | |||
| 2010 | "Oh Yeah!" | 102 | — | Can I |
| "Fast Forward (FFWD)" | — | — | ||
References
- ^ "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.