Rikrok
Rikrok | |
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| Born | Ricardo Ducent |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, R&B, pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
Rikrok (born Ricardo Ducent) is a London-based Jamaican singer, best known for his featured vocals on the 2000 international hit song "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy.[1]
Early life and career
[edit | edit source]Born and raised in Jamaica, Rikrok began his musical career as a backing vocalist and songwriter. He worked with several artists in the Jamaican music scene before gaining international recognition.[2]
Breakthrough with "It Wasn't Me"
[edit | edit source]In 2000, Rikrok collaborated with reggae artist Shaggy on the track "It Wasn't Me." The song, a comedy-reggae piece about a man caught cheating by his girlfriend, features Rikrok singing the song's hook and a bridge. The single became a worldwide commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and various other charts globally. The song's popularity was a result of its humorous narrative and memorable hooks, which became a cultural standard.
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
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| United States | 7 November 2000 | Contemporary hit radio | MCA | [3][4] |
| 14 November 2000 | Urban contemporary radio | [5] | ||
| 7 February 2001 | Maxi-CD | [6] | ||
| Australia | 26 February 2001 | CD1 | [7] | |
| United Kingdom |
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| Australia | 23 April 2001 | CD2 | [9] |
Discography
[edit | edit source]- "It Wasn't Me" (2000) - featured vocalist on a single by Shaggy.
- "Pull Up" (2024) - featured vocalist on a single by Busy Signal.[10]
According to Jamaica Observer in 2023, Ducent resides in the Caribbean.[11][12]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Rikrok at Discogs
- Rikrok at Musicbrainz