Icon (song)
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| Single by Jaden | ||||
| from the album Syre | ||||
| Released | 17 November 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:40 | |||
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"Icon" is a song by American rapper-singer Jaden from his debut studio album Syre (2017). The song was released on November 17, 2017.
Background
Written by Jaden, Melvin Lewis and Omarr Rambert, the song is Jaden's most successful single as lead artist.[1]
Samples from "The Hi De Ho Man", performed by Cab Calloway.
Music video
The official music video for the song was released on 17 November 2017.[2] It features Jaden performing next to a black Tesla Model X with all the doors open.
Remixes
An official remix of the song featuring American singer-rapper Nicky Jam, with an accompanied music video was released on May 25, 2018.[3]
Another remix of the song, title: "Icon (Reggaeton Remix)", featuring Nicky Jam and Jaden's father, rapper Will Smith, was released on June 11, 2018.
Another remix was released on July 12, 2018 in Jaden's EP Syre: The Electric Album titled "Icon?".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Icon" | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Icon" (featuring Nicky Jam) | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Icon" (featuring Nicky Jam and Will Smith) | 3:28 |
Chart
| Chart (2017–18) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 75 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[5] | 5 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 46 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Jaden Smith Fronts Gold Chains & Grills In "Icon" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Jaden Smith - Icon". November 17, 2017.
- ^ "Jaden Smith - Icon (Remix) ft. Nicky Jam (Official Video)". May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 23, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jaden Smith – Icon". Music Canada.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jaden Smith – Icon". Recording Industry Association of America.