Jaicko Lawrence
Jaicko poses at KISS-FM "Coca-Cola Lounge" in Chicago, 2010 (photo by Raymond Boyd)
Jaicko poses at KISS-FM "Coca-Cola Lounge" in Chicago, 2010 (photo by Raymond Boyd)
Background information
Birth nameJaicko Raphael Lawrence[1]
Born (1991-08-06) 6 August 1991
OriginBarbados
GenresContemporary R&B, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2004–present
LabelsCapitol Records
(2008–present)
Websitehttps://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]

Discography

Charted singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
GER
[6]		 AUT
[7]		 SWI
[8]		 US
[9]
"Oh Yeah!" 2010 ———96 Can I
"Remember to Forget" (with Carlprit) 2014 466461— 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. ↑ "AIN'T NO LAWS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Young Bajan Reportedly Signs With Capitol". 6 June 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  3. ↑ "Jaicko: 'Yeah' He Can". Billboard.
  4. ↑ "Canada Singles Top 100 - Music Charts". αCharts.
  5. ↑ "Jaicko Preps Capitol Records Debut". 1 July 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  6. ↑ "Diskografie Jaicko". charts.de (in German). Media Control Charts. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  7. ↑ "Discografie Jaicko". austriancharts.at (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  8. ↑ "Diskografie Jaicko" (select "Charts" tab). hitparade.ch (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  9. ↑ "Discography Jaicko" (select "Charts" tab). billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
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