This morning singer/song-writer/producer JAICKO hit the television screens of the Caribbean for a live interview with Belle Holder on CBC‘s MID-MORNING MIX show.
The young star talked about his new music, what inspired him to cut his hair and what his new image means to him. He also spoke about what he plans to do in the near future.
Keep an eye out as we’ll have that footage for you to view shortly!
Here are some shots from the interview!
Barbadian Singer, JAICKO, did an interview earlier this month with JANET and NICK on KISS 98.5.
The singer talked about his album, “CAN I” and what it was like to spend his Christmas with international Superstar, RIHANNA, also an artist from the beautiful island of Barbados.
He also talked about the “20 Things you should know about JAICKO“, his love for JORDANS (sneakers) and being TAYLOR SWIFT‘s biggest fan.
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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.
Now there are so many questions that people ask me about JAICKO, for example, “Are JAICKO‘s eyes really green?”
Well HITLAB EXCLUSIVE were able to find out from JAICKO himself the top 20 things people should know about him.
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1. I spent xmas with Rihanna at her house in Barbados this past holiday
2. When I’m on the road I travel with three suitcases
3. My eyes are really green
4. I’m the biggest Taylor Swift fan
5. I was a rapper before I started singing
6. First time I sang in the studio I started crying
7. I have a younger brother and two younger sisters
8. My favorite city is New York
9. My favorite show is Family Guy
10. I use more products in my hair than most girls
11. I’m a night owl
12. My best friend is my mom
13. Coffee makes me crazy
14. My nickname is J
15. I produce my own tracks
16. I don’t like wearing V necks
17. I love desserts but never get to eat them 
18. I love to dance
19. I got expelled from school for not cutting my hair
20. Michael Jackson is my favorite artist of all time
Check out JAICKO’s interview on HOT 93.7 with DJ JENNY BOOM BOOM where he talks about his life back home in Barbados and his journey to becoming an international artist.
He also talks about his love for music and gives a little insight to what his album CAN I is all about!
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JAICKO recently did an interview with CELEBRITY VIP LOUNGE where he talked about his performances in NEW YORK and gives a little insite into what his upcoming album titled ‘CAN I’is all about.
He also discusses how RIHANNA, USHER, BOB MARLEY, SEAN PAUL and a few other artists have influenced him over the years.
JAICKO also touches a bit on his musical background and growing up around his dad who is also a musician.
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JAICKO hit the stage at THE IMC STUDIO recently to perform one of his latest hit singles “FAST FORWARD” off his latest album “CAN I”
He also got to chill with RIGGS for a cool interview where he talks about the emerging artists rising out of his homeland, BARBADOS.
JAICKO also talks about the on-going support from his father throughout his music career, the effect his hair had on his life and his favorite food in the morning.
JAICKO took to the stage of the 103.5 Kiss-FM Coke Lounge this Easter where he performed live!
The artist was also interviewed by FINNIGAN where he discussed several topic including the rapid increase of artists breaking into the industry from Barbados who follow in the footsteps of his fellow Barbadian artist, RIHANNA.
JAICKO also discusses what it was like to open for NEYO‘s concert and he discusses his new hot album, CAN I.
Here is his live performance of his hit single “FAST FORWARD“:
Recording artist, JAICKO appeared on NBC‘s “THE DEBRIEF” with DAVID USHERY recently where DAVID even told him he “almost didn’t book JAICKO because he was jealous of his hair”
He talks about how his hair made a difference to his life and how he ended up being home-schooled.
He also talks about international superstar, RIHANNA and the Caribbean influence on his music and his new album ‘CAN I‘.
JAICKO also performs his new single “FAST FORWARD” live on the show.
JAICKO appeared on HIPHOLLYWOOD.COM as their artist of the week at the end of last year in November 2009.
JAICKO gives his commentary on the video and shares his vision of the video!
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