Here is a short exert from ZOIKS ONLINE‘s interview with JAICKO!
Q – In your bio you say that when you first grew out your hair you knew music would become your life. If Barbados was strict on dress code, why did you decide to grow your hair out?
A – My dad had long hair – I thought it was cool and I felt like it represented who I am. I didn’t want compromise myself and conform and therefore I stood my ground and was expelled.
Q – What was it about music that made you want to pursue it?
A – Music is my life. There was never a moment I decided to pursue it because for as long as I remember I was making music and then it became my career.
Q – Real quick, describe your music for those who know little about you?
A – Caribbean infused pop.
Q – Who were your influences in music?
A – Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and Stevie Wonder – all time greatest!
Q – How do you go about incorporating influences in your work while at the same time maintaining individuality?
A – When I listen to my musical heroes they inspire ideas – I never set out to recreate what they did because it is untouchable.
