Icon (song)

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"Icon"
Song

"Icon" is a song by American rapper-singer Jaden Smith from his debut studio album Syre (2017). The song was released on November 17, 2017.

Background

Written by Jaden Smith, Melvin Lewis and Omarr Rambert, the song is Jaden's most successful single as lead artist[1].

Music video

The official music video for the song was released on 17 November 2017[2]. It features Jaden Smith performed next to a luxury car.

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 Smith's father, rapper Will Smith, was released on June 11, 2018.

Another remix was released on July 12, 2018 in Smith's EP SYRE: The Electric Album titled "Icon?".

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Icon"3:40
Digital download – Remix
No.TitleLength
1."Icon" (featuring Nicky Jam)3:40
Digital download – Reggaeton Remix
No.TitleLength
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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Jaden Smith Fronts Gold Chains & Grills In "Icon" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jaden Smith - Icon". November 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Jaden Smith - Icon (Remix) ft. Nicky Jam (Official Video)". May 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  5. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 23, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Jaden Smith Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jaden Smith – Icon". Music Canada.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Jaden Smith – Icon". Recording Industry Association of America.