Last fall, multihyphenate Coco Jones released “ICU,” which proved to be a breakthrough song for her. On the song, she grapples with the idea of leaving a man whom she loves, as she feels she can no longer live with him. Painting painfully relatable imagery through her music, Jones is caught between a rock and a hard place, struggling with the idea of having to let go of someone she loves.
All of these emotions become even more complex on the new remix of the R&B hit, on which Justin Timberlake adds a new verse.
“Since you’ve been gone, everything been a mess / You’ve got a hold on this thing in my chest, babe / But I won’t settle for anything less but you / You know that our chemistry make up the set / So let’s make up, put it to the bed / In the morning, we wake up and do it again,” he sings on his verse.
Fans of Jones, the singer and Bel Air actress, have often praised her ability to craft timeless songs, delivering fresh-sounding vocals on instrument-driven tracks. With the addition of Timberlake, the song maintains a special je ne sais quoi similar to that of early aughts pop-R&B.
Coco Jones is having one hell of a year. It started with the deluxe release of her EP, What I Didn’t Tell You, a project that originally arrived to close 2022. Months later, Jones would go on to win the Best New Artist award at the 2023 BET Awards, an honor that solidified the hard work and journey she endured in her music career over the years. Next up will be the What I Didn’t Tell You Tour which kicks off next month, but before that, Jones has a surprise for her fans.
The singer hopped on Twitter to announce that a remix of “ICU” with a special guest would arrive on Friday, July 14. Instead of revealing the guest artist, Jones shared three images as a clue for who the remix would feature. The first was a crying emoji over a hand-drawn river, the second was a screengrab from The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, and the third was a montage of various boy bands like *NSYNC, 5ive, Boyzone, and Boyz II Men.
With all the clues at hand, many users concluded that the guest artist on the song is none other than Justin Timberlake. The “Cry Me A River” singer (hint #1) was an actor on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993-1994 and he was also a member of *NSYNC from 1995 to 2002.
Jones has yet to confirm that Timberlake is the guest artist on the “ICU” remix, but fans were quick to share their reaction to the possibility of it happening. You can check those out below.
Next week, Lil Tjay will be dropping his anticipated new album, 222. To hold fans over until then, the rapper has shared the album’s tracklist, which also includes some star-studded features — showcasing just how far he’s grown since his last record in 2021.
Lil Tjay’s first feature on the tracklist is Summer Walker on “Stressed.” The two have previously collaborated on the Pop Smoke “Mood Swings” remix.
Following that on the album is “2 Grown,” which includes The Kid Laroi.
Fivio Foreign is set to appear on the new track “Bla Bla” — marking the latest in the duo’s line of collabs. Some of Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign’s past songs included “Zoo York,” which featured the late Pop Smoke, “Not In The Mood,” and “Headshot.”
“I mean, just being from New York, it’s just a great energy all together,” LIl Tjay shared with Apple Music about “Headshot” at the time, via RapUp.
Other key features on Lil Tjay’s upcoming album include Jadakiss on “Hole In My Heart,” Youngboy Never Broke Again on “Project Walls,” Coco Jones on “Grateful,” and more surprises.
Continue scrolling for the full 222 tracklist.
01. “Nightshift”
02. “June 22nd”
03. “Nobody”
04. “Scared 2 Be Lonely”
05. “Stressed” Feat. Summer Walker
06. “2 Grown” Feat. The Kid Laroi
07. “Heart Felt Soul”
08. “Bla Bla” Feat. Fivio Foreign
09. “Someone Who Cares”
10. “Forgot I Was the 1”
11. “Hole in My Heart” Feat. Jadakiss
12. “Project Walls” Feat. Youngboy Never Broke Again
13. “Beat the Odds Part 2” Feat. Polo G
14. “Foster Baby”
15. “Grateful” Feat. Coco Jones
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Coco Jones is becoming the star many of us knew she’d be since her Disney days. After signing a deal with Def Jam at the top of 2022, Jones released her What I Didn’t Tell You EP which delivered the fan-favorite record “ICU,” a song that became her highest-charting record. Months after releasing a deluxe edition of What I Didn’t Tell You, Jones would go home with the Best New Artist award at the BET Awards where she also performed “ICU.” Things are just getting started for Jones, and it’ll all continue with a newly-announced tour later this summer.
Shortly after her BET Awards win, Jones announced the What I Didn’t Tell You Tour. The string of shows begins on August 5 in Ontario, Canada, and continue for a month before concluding in Norfolk, Virginia on September 3. Jones also revealed that rising singer Ebony Riley will join her as an opening act for the tour as well as Haben and S!mone on select dates.
You can view the full list of tour dates below and purchase tickets here.
08/05/2023 — Ontario, CA @ Toyota Theater
08/08/2023 — Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
08/10/2023 — Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
08/11/2023 — Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
08/13/2023 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
08/15/2023 — Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
08/17/2023 — Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
08/22/2023 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
08/23/2023 — Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
08/25/2023 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
08/27/2023 — Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
08/29/2023 — Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
08/30/2023 — Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
09/02/2023 — Philadelphia, PA @ Made In America Festival
09/03/2023 — Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA
What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) is out now via Def Jam. Find out more information here.
Courtney “Coco” Jones, the soulful songstress hailing from Columbia, South Carolina, isn’t just another run-of-the-mill music industry darling. Her talents were unveiled on Disney’s Let It Shine, but Coco didn’t stop there. Now, shaking off the pixie dust, she’s stepping into her spotlight and owning her narrative like never before. Buckle up; Coco is embarking on her first headlining tour, and it’s expected to be over the top. The What I Didn’t Tell You Tour kicks off this summer, and we’ve gathered all the information you need to see it go down for yourself. Coco will be supported by Detroit’s Ebony Riley and other guests, making this a display of R&B you don’t want to miss.
Where Will Coco Jones Perform On The 2023 Tour?
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 13: CoCo Jones performs onstage during 2023 Strength of A Woman Festival & Summit – Ms. Lauryn Hill Concert at State Farm Arena on May 13, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
From July until September, Coco Jones will trek across the United States with one stop in Canada. She begins at the famed Broccoli City Festival in Washington, D.C., the day before the What I Didn’t Tell You Tour starts. Then, Jones launches the musical road trip in Ontario, California, and ends the journey at The NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia. Fans in Toronto, Canada, will also be able to catch Jones at The Phoenix Concert Theatre.
When Do Tickets Go On Sale?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Coco Jones, winner of the Best New Artist award, poses in the press room during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
This is a tour that will surely bring out the masses. According to a press release, tickets will be available for artist presale on June 28 at 10:00 am. The presale tickets through Spotify and venues will also become available on that same day and time. Everyone else will have to wait just a few days later. Tickets will be available to the public on June 30, once again at 10:00 a.m. Once they become available, fans can purchase tickets at www.therealcocojones.com.
What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Dates
July
July 16 – Washington, D.C. Broccoli City Festival
August
August 5 – Ontario, California Toyota Arena August 8 – Boston, Massachusetts Paradise Rock Club August 10 – Toronto, Ontario The Phoenix Concert Theatre August 11 – Detroit, Michigan Majestic Theatre August 13 – Chicago, Illinois House of Blues August 15 – Minneapolis, Minnesota First Avenue August 17 – Denver, Colorado Gothic Theatre August 20 – Sacramento, California Sol Blume Festival August 22 – Los Angeles, California Fonda Theatre August 23 – Santa Ana, California The Observatory August 25 – Phoenix, Arizona The Van Buren August 27 – Dallas, Texas The Echo Lounge & Music Hall August 29 – Birmingham, Alabama Iron City August 30 – Nashville, Tennessee Brooklyn Bowl
September
September 2 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Made In America Festival September 3 – Norfolk, Virginia The NorVa
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Due to recent storms and floods in the Sacramento area, Sol Blume has been forced to reschedule. Today, the festival has announced it will take place at Sacramento’s Discovery Park in August.
In a statement, festival organizers revealed that fans who purchased tickets will be able to use their tickets on the new dates. They also noted that they are working with local hotels to make adjusting their reservations as seamless as possible. A section on the festival’s website had been launched to assist fans with ticketing options and rescheduling their hotel reservations.
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Many of the performers on the original slate will perform on the new dates.
In addition to seeing these incredible performers, fans will also be able to participate in family-friendly activities, wellness experiences, and immersive art activations. They will also be able to shop from local vendors from across the Sacramento region and support small businesses.
You can see an updated flyer below and buy tickets here.
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Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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