It’s an intriguing tale, the rebel with a cause. But 17-year-old Jaicko [pronounced Jay-ko], has long been the author of his own destiny. Though he’s matter-of-fact about his forthcoming album on Capitol Records –“It’s life through the eyes of a 17-year-old”– this is an artist with a lot to say.
In fact, the native of Barbados is very much culling the classic American story: an immigrant who comes to our shores armed only with the best intents and an idea he believes has currency. The plan: “Caribbean-infused music: it’s a bit of Barbados brought to America. Music fans will want to listen to me all day. Caribbean fans will want to listen to me all day.” In this vein, Jaicko is a far cry from the current wave of teenybopper talents; no skin-deep musical charlatan, he writes and produces much of his own music. He and his father Phillip Forrester, a longtime nightclub musician in Barbados, comprise a formidable songwriting duo. “My dad has always been a good friend, and a creative partner, so it’s never really been difficult to work as a father and son team,” Jaicko notes. “We write a lot of our songs together; most of the songs that got me my deal were songs we wrote and produced.” Indeed, under Phillip’s tutelage, Jaicko has been performing on stage since the tender age of nine. Yes, nine. And recording in studios since age ten. So while a 17-year-old’s gripes about the struggles inherent in the music industry may at first warrant a sidelong glance, further inspection reveals an earnest and unfazed artist.
“Around that time I was actually rapping,” he reveals. “I always knew I could sing but I never took it seriously. Back then, if you were a rapper, you couldn’t be a singer. That’s changing now though.” Jaicko first stepped onto the stage at a club called the Ship In, one of many establishments lining the famed St. Lawrence Gap, a hub of Barbadian culture and nightlife. Response was instant and unilateral. Jaicko went on to cut an independent album that sold 6,000 copies islandwide—“a good number,” he reminds, “considering our population is under 300,000 people.” Jaicko scaled the nation’s two Top 40 radio stations, “sandwiched between Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z,” he jokes. He opened for Ne-Yo when the latter made a tour stop in Barbados. Jaicko has also been nominated for numerous Barbados Music Awards, including five last year, often pitted in the same category as breakout Barbadian Rihanna.
Indeed, the island queen has quickly become the face of the small Caribbean nation. And her exploits are respected both home and abroad: “We were always seen as apart from the rest of the world,” Jaicko asserts. “It almost seemed impossible for a Barbadian artist to get a record deal. I was pursuing this before Rihanna, but seeing her success made me believe more I could do it, it removed whatever doubt was there.”
In looking at Jaicko, doubt seems a foreign concept. In hearing his music, it’s a word utterly stricken from the lexicon. He’s concocted an intoxicating island brew that washes over the listener as readily as a Caribbean swell. Leading the charge is “Oh Yeah,” an effervescent anthem boasting an infectious hook and Jaicko’s tongue-in-cheek sensibilities. The bouncing beat + Jaicko’s lightly-lilted vocals = this song is a no-doubter.
Also of note is the throbbing sing-song “Two Piece,” orchestrated by the talented production team Stargate (Ne-Yo, Beyonce). Gifted writer Robert Allen (Chris Brown, Rihanna’s “Disturbia”) contributes the smoothly sweet lyrics and deft hook. Jaicko describes the ditty thusly: “We don’t need all the fancy things in life, all the glitz and glamour, to be happy. All we need is each other.” Seems a good theme to adopt given the state of the economy. Look also for the driving “Will You Be There?” from the artful hands of producer Jim Jonsin (Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop”) and Wayne Wilkens. Jaicko flexes his silver pipes while invoking what he terms the song’s double meaning: “Will you be there when the darkness covers the sky/Will you be there when the Earth stands still and there’s nothing left but pride.” A disciple of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, Jaicko is intent on infusing his music with sophistication and sentiment. “Will You Be There?” stands as ample testament.
More battle cry than waxing ballad, “Can I” is Jaicko’s most personal offering. It’s also marvelously catchy and yet mature. The surging chorus brims with uplift. “I really express myself in “Can I,” he notes. “It’s the story of my coming here, being here—my struggle with broken promises in music and in my personal life. That song speaks most to me. I was in a frustrated place when I wrote it; the whole song was an accident. We were working on something else, and my father stepped out for a few minutes, and in that time I wrote this song. The beat itself tells a story; the beat indicates what the song is going to talk about. The beat inspired me to write my own story. It was a marriage between my emotion and the music.”
Indeed, Jaicko personifies harmony: between cultures, genres, ages, genders. His particular brand of music is set to shove aside the driftwood on American airwaves. “My lane,” he grins, “is wide open. This is something that I have been trying to do for years, to break out internationally. I built a fanbase back in Barbados so it’s a good feeling to take to the States and the rest of the world now.” Soon, the rest of the world will know that very good feeling, too.”
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Jaicko Lyrics
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Skip the walks in the park I wanna carry ya
Back to our own place dont wanna waste another day
Already know what you mean to me
I like the things you like
you like the things I like
so dont hesitate tonight
you like the things i do
so come on and come on and lets go
fast forward into the future
Cus i could spend forever with you
fast forward into our destiny
cus theres so many things we could do
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons F.F.W.D.
Sometimes it gets kinda hard to see the future
But i dont think we could fall any deeper
Im gonna tell you once Im gonna tell you twice dont let this slip away
so baby press my green button and make tomorrow today
I like the things you like
you like the things I like
so dont hesitate tonight
I like the things you like
you like the things i do
so come on and come on and lets go
fast forward into the future
Cus i could spend forever with you
fast forward into our destiny
cus theres so many things we could do
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons F.F.W.D.
if you push my buttons
if you push my buttons(oh right)
if you push my buttons
if you push my buttons F.F.W.D
fast forward into the future
Cus i could spend forever with you
fast forward into our destiny
cus theres so many things we could do
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
if you push my buttons F.F.W.D.
The song "Fast Forward" by Jaicko is a romantic and optimistic tune about wanting to skip through the mundane aspects of a relationship and get straight to the good stuff. The artist begins by expressing his desire to fast forward to the point where he and his partner are married and living together, and he doesn't want to waste any more time. He then acknowledges that he and his partner have many similarities, and there is no need to hesitate - they should just enjoy each other's company.
The chorus repeats the phrase "fast forward," but with different implications - this time, the artist is emphasizing that he wants to skip ahead to their future together, where he knows they will be happy. He invites his partner to "push [his] buttons" and take control that will enable them to fast forward to whatever scene comes next in their journey. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, with the artist stating once again that he is willing and eager to fast forward into their future.
Overall, "Fast Forward" is a joyful declaration of love, highlighting the excitement of a promising relationship and the desire to skip the mundane stages and enter into a lifetime with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that we could skip to the part when we was married up,
Jaicko wishes that he and his partner could skip ahead to the time when they are married.
Skip the walks in the park I wanna carry ya
He would like to save time by skipping some small things like walks in the park and just carry her.
Back to our own place dont wanna waste another day
Jaicko wants to return home without any more delay or waste of time.
Already know what you mean to me
He knows how much his partner means to him.
I like the things you like
Jaicko and his partner share common interests.
you like the things I like
Jaicko and his partner share common interests.
so dont hesitate tonight
He wants his partner to act right away without wasting any more time.
fast forward into the future
Jaicko wants to skip ahead to the future where he is happy with his partner.
Cus i could spend forever with you
He sees that the future with his partner could last forever.
cus theres so many things we could do
He is excited about all the things they could do together in the future.
if you push my buttons we can go to the next scene
Jaicko is asking his partner to take the initiative and move things forward.
Sometimes it gets kinda hard to see the future
At times, he struggles to see a clear future ahead with his partner.
But i dont think we could fall any deeper
Despite this, he feels like the bond between them is getting stronger and they can't fall any deeper in love.
Im gonna tell you once Im gonna tell you twice dont let this slip away
He wants his partner to know that their relationship is important and not to let it slip away.
so baby press my green button and make tomorrow today
He is asking his partner to take the initiative to make their future happen today.
if you push my buttons(oh right)
Jaicko reminds his partner to take action and move things forward.
if you push my buttons F.F.W.D.
He wants his partner to take action and fast forward to the future with him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH KARLIN, CARSTEN SCHACK, MELENI SMITH, MICHEAL WARREN
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