Jaicko
| Jaicko Lawrence | |
|---|---|
 Jaicko poses at KISS-FM "Coca-Cola Lounge" in Chicago, 2010 (photo by Raymond Boyd) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaicko Lawrence |
| Born | August 6, 1991 |
| Origin | Barbados |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B, pop music |
| Occupation(s) | 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] It was 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] The 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.
Discography
Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER [5] |
AUT [6] |
SWI [7] |
US [8] | |||
| "Oh Yeah!" | 2010 | — | — | — | 96 | Can I |
| "Remember to Forget" (with Carlprit) | 2014 | 46 | 64 | 61 | — | Single only |
Other releases
- 2010: "Fast Forward"
- 2013: "Perfect Love"
- 2014: "More Than Enough" (with Marc Korn)
- 2014: "Love Come Down" (with Bodybangers & TomE)
- 2014: "Only Gets Better" (with Carlprit)
- 2014: "Shine" (with Blade Deep & DJ Fale)
References
- 1 2 "Young Bajan Reportedly Signs With Capitol.". 2009-06-06. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266590/jaicko-yeah-he-can
- ↑ http://acharts.us/canada_singles_top_100
- ↑ "Jaicko Preps Capitol Records Debut.". 2009-07-18. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ↑ "Diskografie Jaicko". charts.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ "Discografie Jaicko". austriancharts.at (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2013-09-14.
- ↑ "Diskografie Jaicko" (select "Charts" tab). hitparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- ↑ "Discography Jaicko" (select "Charts" tab). billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 2014-03-09.