"ICU" | ||||
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Single by Coco Jones | ||||
from the EP What I Didn't Tell You | ||||
Released | October 21, 2022 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:01 | |||
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Producer(s) | DJ Camper | |||
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"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. The title references the lyrics "I see you" more than intensive care unit.
"ICU" at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards won for Best R&B Performance.[1]
"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,[2] and that she does not have a specific partner in mind,[3] but finds it unbearable to live without the man in question.[2][3]
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."[3][4]
On July 12, 2023, a remix with American singer Justin Timberlake was announced by Jones on social media.[5] The remix was released two days later.[5]
Antwane Folk of Rated R&B praised Jones' performance, commenting that the song "unquestionably showcases the power of her quality vocal range."[3]
Jones performed "ICU" at the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards,[6] 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.
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |