Rickardo George Ducent (born 1972 or 1973)[1] better known by his stage name RikRok, is a British-Jamaican singer, best known for his featured vocals on the 2000 international hit song "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy.[2]
Rikrok | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Rik Rok |
| Born | Rickardo George Ducent[1] 1972 or 1973 (age 53–54) London, England |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae fusion, R&B, pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
Early life and career
editBorn in London, but raised in Kingston,[3] 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"
editIn 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). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 November 2000 | Contemporary hit radio | MCA | [4][5] |
| 14 November 2000 | Urban contemporary radio | [6] | ||
| 7 February 2001 | Maxi-CD | [7] | ||
| Australia | 26 February 2001 | CD1 | [8] | |
| United Kingdom |
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| Australia | 23 April 2001 | CD2 | [10] |
Discography
edit- "It Wasn't Me" (2000) - featured vocalist on a single by Shaggy.
- "Pull Up" (2024) - featured vocalist on a single by Busy Signal.[11][12]
Personal life
editAccording to Jamaica Observer in 2023, Ducent resides in the Caribbean.[3]
Legal issues
editIn May 2025, Rikrok was involved in a legal dispute within his family over a £1 million inheritance belonging to Herbert Ducent, the father of Rikrok and his half-sister, Sarah Ducent. Sarah took Rikrok's mom, Dorothy Ducent, to the Central London County Court, requesting £900 thousand of the total £1 million, due to Dorothy receiving all of it after Herbert's 2007 death.[1][2][13]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Ayling, Robert (20 May 2025). "'It Wasn't Me' singer caught up in court battle over dead father's fortune". The Independent. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "It Wasn't Me singer caught in inheritance row". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- 1 2 Jackson, Kevin (2023-04-28). "Rik Rok plans musical comeback - Jamaica Observer". Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "CHR/Pop: Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1375. 3 November 2000. p. 48. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ↑ "Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates". Gavin Report. No. 2329. 3 November 2000. p. 7.
- ↑ "AddVance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1376. 10 November 2000. p. 76. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ↑ Pietroluongo, Silvio (10 February 2001). "Hot 100 Spotlight" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 6. p. 89. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "New Releases – For Week Starting February 26, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 24 February 2001. p. 27. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Pull Up by Busy Signal & Rik Rok on Apple Music, 2024-10-11, retrieved 2025-09-14
- ↑ Ames, Jonathan (20 May 2025). "Shaggy singer caught in court fight over father's £900k estate". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
External links
edit- Rikrok at Discogs
- Rikrok at Musicbrainz