Rickardo George Ducent (born ) 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.
Early life and career Born in London, but raised in Kingston, 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.
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)United States7 November 2000Contemporary hit radioMCA14 November 2000Urban contemporary radio7 February 2001Maxi-CDAustralia26 February 2001CD1United KingdomAustralia23 April 2001CD2
Discography
"It Wasn't Me" (2000) - featured vocalist on a single by Shaggy. "Pull Up" (2024) - featured vocalist on a single by Busy Signal.
Personal life According to Jamaica Observer in 2023, Ducent resides in the Caribbean.
Legal issues In 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.
References
External links
Rikrok at Discogs Rikrok at Musicbrainz