Rikrok

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Rikrok
Born
Ricardo Ducent
OriginJamaica
GenresReggae fusion, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)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]

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Early life and career

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"

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.

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref(s).
United States7 November 2000 Contemporary hit radio MCA [3] [4]
14 November 2000 Urban contemporary radio [5]
7 February 2001 Maxi-CD [6]
Australia26 February 2001CD1 [7]
United Kingdom
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [8]
Australia23 April 2001CD2 [9]

Discography

According to Jamaica Observer in 2023, Ducent resides in the Caribbean. [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Access Restricted". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  2. ↑ "It Wasn't Me singer caught in inheritance row". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  3. ↑ "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records . No. 1375. 3 November 2000. p. 48. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates". Gavin Report . No. 2329. 3 November 2000. p. 7.
  5. ↑ "AddVance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1376. 10 November 2000. p. 76. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ↑ Pietroluongo, Silvio (10 February 2001). "Hot 100 Spotlight" (PDF). Billboard . Vol. 113, no. 6. p. 89. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "The ARIA Report: ARIA New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 26th February 2001" (PDF). ARIA. 26 February 2001. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2002. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  8. ↑ "New Releases – For Week Starting February 26, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 24 February 2001. p. 27. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "The ARIA Report: ARIA New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 23rd April 2001" (PDF). ARIA. 23 April 2001. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2002. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Get ready to 'Pull Up' with the latest Busy Signal ft Rik Rok on the BigYard Music 'Rool Out' Rhythm Album". South Florida Caribbean News. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  11. ↑ Jackson, Kevin (2023-04-28). "Rik Rok plans musical comeback - Jamaica Observer" . Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  12. ↑ Pull Up by Busy Signal & Rik Rok on Apple Music, 2024-10-11, retrieved 2025-09-14
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