ICU (song)

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"ICU"
File:Coco Jones - ICU.jpg
Single by Coco Jones
from the EP What I Didn't Tell You
Released October 21, 2022
Genre R&B
Length 4:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) DJ Camper
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"Love Is War"
(2022)		 "ICU"
(2022)
Music video
"ICU" on YouTube

"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.

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,[1] and that she does not have a specific partner in mind,[2] but finds it unbearable to live without the man in question.[1][2]

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."[2][3]

On July 12, 2023, a remix with American singer Justin Timberlake was announced by Jones on social media.[4] The remix was released two days later.[4]

Critical reception

Antwane Folk of Rated R&B praised Jones' performance, commenting that the song "unquestionably showcases the power of her quality vocal range."[2]

Live performances

Jones performed "ICU" at the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards,[5] The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the 2023 BET Awards shortly after receiving the award for Best New Artist. She also performed in appearances for Genius, Vevo and SiriusXM.

Charts

Chart performance for "ICU"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 29
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 16
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 23
Chart performance for "ICU" (Remix) featuring Justin Timberlake
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 38
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[11] 8

Certifications

Certifications for "ICU"
Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000

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double-daggersales/streaming figures based on certification alone

References

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  7. ↑ "Coco Jones – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Coco Jones.
  8. ↑ "Coco Jones – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Coco Jones.
  9. ↑ "Coco Jones – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Coco Jones.
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