ICU (song)#Remix
{{Short description|2022 single by Coco Jones}}
{{About|the Coco Jones song|other songs|ICU (disambiguation)#Arts_and_entertainment}}
{{Infobox song
| name = ICU
| cover = Coco Jones - ICU.jpg
| type = single
| artist = Coco Jones
| EP = What I Didn't Tell You
| released = October 21, 2022
| recorded =
| genre = R&B
| length = 4:01
| label =
- High Standardz
- Def Jam
| writer =
- Courtney Jones
- Darhyl Camper
- Raymond Komba
- Roy Rockette
- Travis Simmons
| producer = DJ Camper
| prev_title = Caliber
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = Double Back
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|rtfyUvIYaKw|"ICU"}}}}
}}
“ICU” is a song by American singer Coco Jones, released on October 21, 2022, as the second single from her EP What I Didn't Tell You (2022). Produced by DJ Camper, it is her first song to chart, peaking at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. The title references the lyrics "I see you" more than intensive care unit. It won the award for Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.{{Cite news |date=2023-11-10 |title=Grammy Awards 2024: The main nominees |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67380225 |access-date=2023-11-15}}
Background and composition
“ICU” is an R&B ballad containing piano, guitar and drums in the production. Lyrically, Coco Jones reflects on being attracted to her lover; she suggests they should just be friends,{{cite web |title=Coco Jones Is In Need Of Intensive Love And Care On 'ICU' & Hints At Possible Project |url=https://soulbounce.com/2022/10/coco-jones-icu/ |website=Soul Bounce |access-date=1 June 2023 |date=October 21, 2022}} and that she does not have a specific partner in mind,{{cite web |last1=Folk |first1=Antwane |title=Coco Jones Shares New Song 'ICU' |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2022/10/coco-jones-shares-new-song-icu/ |website=Rated R&B |access-date=1 June 2023 |date=October 24, 2022}} but finds it unbearable to live without the man in question.
Coco Jones has stated, " “ICU” is about the push and pull of being in a relationship where the circumstances have changed. Growing in our career and personal goals, but growing apart at the same time."{{cite web |last1=Cho |first1=Regina |title=Coco Jones returns with intimate new "ICU" single |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-10-25/247495/coco-jones-icu-video/ |website=Revolt |access-date=1 June 2023 |date=October 25, 2022}}
Critical reception
Antwane Folk of Rated R&B praised Jones' performance, commenting that the song "unquestionably showcases the power of her quality vocal range."
Commercial Performance
“ICU” debuted at number 88 via the Billboard Hot 100 on April 1, 2023.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/coco-jones-icu-hot-100-debut-1235293748/ | title=Hot 100 First-Timers: Coco Jones Debuts with Love Song 'ICU' | magazine=Billboard }} The single remained a mainstay on the charts for 20 weeks, eventually rising and peaking on July 29, 2023 at number 62.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/coco-jones/ | title=Coco Jones | Biography, Music & News | magazine=Billboard }} In addition, the single peaked at number 1 on Billboard’s R&B/hip-hop Airplay chart.{{cite web | url=https://news.yahoo.com/coco-jones-scores-her-first-200424466.html | title=Coco Jones Scores Her First No. 1 Single on Billboard with 'ICU' | date=25 May 2023 }}
On May 30, 2023, “ICU” was certified gold, via RIAA. https://www.riaa.com/gold-%20platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=coco+jones#search_section
“ICU” was nominated at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for two awards: Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song, eventually winning for Best R&B Performance.{{Cite news |date=2023-11-10 |title=Grammy Awards 2024: The main nominees |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67380225 |access-date=2023-11-15}}
Live performances
Jones performed “ICU” at the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards,{{cite web |title=Coco Jones - "ICU" |url=https://www.bet.com/soul-train-awards/video-clips/8v0psj/the-bet-soul-train-awards-2022-coco-jones-icu |website=BET |access-date=1 June 2023 |date=November 26, 2022}} The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, iHeart Living Black and the 2023 BET Awards shortly after receiving the award for Best New Artist. She also performed in appearances for Genius, Vevo, MTV Push and SiriusXM. She has performed it at various festivals like Essence Fest & Broccoli City Fest.
Remix
On July 12, 2023, a remix with American singer Justin Timberlake was announced by Jones on social media.{{cite magazine |last1=Denis |first1=Kyle |title=Coco Jones & Justin Timberlake Unite for 'ICU' Remix: Stream It Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coco-jones-justin-timberlake-icu-remix-stream-it-now-1235371112/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |date=July 14, 2023}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performance for “ICU” ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-03-31|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=April 3, 2023|access-date=June 1, 2023}}
| 29 |
|---|
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|62|artist=Coco Jones|rowheader=true|access-date=August 26, 2023}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|16|artist=Coco Jones|rowheader=true|access-date=August 26, 2023}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|23|artist=Coco Jones|rowheader=true|access-date=August 26, 2023}} |
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|+ Chart performance for “ICU” (Remix) featuring Justin Timberlake ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-09-01|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=September 4, 2023|access-date=September 2, 2023}}
| 38 |
|---|
| scope="row"| Suriname (Nationale Top 40){{cite web |date=21 September 2023 |title=Top 40 – 14 sept T/M 21 sept 2023 |trans-title=Top 40 – September 14 to September 21, 2023 |url=https://nationaletop40.sr/top-40-14-sept-t-m-21-sept-2023/ |access-date=July 6, 2024 |publisher=Nationale Top 40 Suriname|language=nl}}
| 5 |
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=Year-end charts=
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|+ Year-end chart performance for “ICU” ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2023/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs/|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 23, 2023}}
| 45 |
|---|
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=ICU|artist=Coco Jones|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2022|certyear=2023|access-date=October 12, 2023}}
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Release history
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|+ Release history for “ICU” ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Type ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| United States
| October 21, 2022 | Original | rowspan="2"| {{hlist|High Standardz|Def Jam}} |
|---|
| July 14, 2023
| Remix |
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Navboxes
|title = Awards for "ICU"
|titlestyle = background: lightblue
|list1 =
{{Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance}}
{{NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song}}
}}
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Songs written by Darhyl Camper