Jaicko Lawrence | |
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 Jaicko poses at KISS-FM "Coca-Cola Lounge" in Chicago, 2010 (photo by Raymond Boyd) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaicko Raphael Lawrence[1] |
| Born | 6 August 1991 |
| Origin | Barbados |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B, pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Capitol Records (2008–present) |
| Website | https://www.kingmindedmusicgroup.com/jaickolawrence |
Jaicko Raphael Lawrence is a Bajan contemporary pop music singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Records. Born Jaicko Lawrence on 6 August 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.[2] His debut single was called "Oh Yeah", produced by the Stereotypes, and reached #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles.[3] It was written by Lil Eddie, Tiwa Savage and Kamaria Ousley. The remix version featuring Snoop Dogg reached #77 on the Canadian Hot 100.[4]
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.[5] Jaicko's 2010 single "FFWD" was 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.[2]
- ^ "AIN'T NO LAWS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Young Bajan Reportedly Signs With Capitol". 6 June 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ "Jaicko: 'Yeah' He Can". Billboard.
- ^ "Canada Singles Top 100 - Music Charts". αCharts.
- ^ "Jaicko Preps Capitol Records Debut". 1 July 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.