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The Jackie Boyz

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The Jackie Boyz
OriginSavannah, Georgia, United States
GenresPop, R&B
Years active2007–2017
LabelsUniversal
Past members
  • Carlos Battey
  • Steven Battey

The Jackie Boyz was an American multi-platinum singer-songwriter duo that consisted of two brothers, Carlos Battey and Steven Battey. The Jackie Boyz were acquired by Universal Music Publishing as songwriters in 2009.

History

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The Jackie Boyz were born and raised in Savannah, Georgia,[1] where they began their music careers at the pier on River Street performing in their hometown. Their name comes from their mother Jackie, hence the name. Their father died in 2003, and their mother in 2004, spurring the boys to pursue a music career. In 2011, the duo won their first Grammy at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards for their contribution to the David Guetta One Love Club Mix of Madonna's “Revolver”.[1][2]

In 2011, the duo won their first Grammy at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards for their contribution to the David Guetta One Love Club Mix of Madonna's “Revolver”.[1][2]

In 2018 Steven Battey [3] wrote and co-produced Luke Combs "One Number Away". The song was certified 5× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA),[4] and has sold 5,000,000 copies in the US as of August 2023.[5]

Discography

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Year Album Number of Tracks Release Country Label
2009
Love & Beyond 16 Japan Star Base Music
2011
Songs in My Blackberry 14 Japan Star Base Music
2013 585 Dayz Later 12 America Star Base Music

Composition

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Year Artist Song Title Album Label Chart Position
2009
Flo Rida (featuring Wynter Gordon) "Sugar" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] R.O.O.T.S ATLANTIC/POE BOY Billboard HOT 100: 5
Madonna (featuring Lil Wayne) "Revolver" Celebration [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] WARNER BROS. Billboard HOT DANCE/CLUB SONGS: 4
Justin Bieber "Down to Earth"; "Love Me" My World [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] ISLAND DEF JAM Billboard DIGITAL SONGS: 43; Billboard HOT 100: 37
David Guetta "Toy Friend" One Love VIRGIN/WARNER BROS. 'UK Albums Chart: 2
David Guetta "Revolver (Remix)" Revolver: Remixes VIRGIN/WARNER BROS. Finland SIngles Top 20 9
Chris Brown "Graffiti" Graffiti JIVE/ZOMBA MUSIC GROUP Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums: 1
Peter Andre "XOXO" Revelation [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] MUSHROOM/Sony BMG 'UK Albums Chart: 3
2010
Shontelle "DJ Made Me Do It" No Gravity SRC/MOTOWN UK R&B Albums: 23
Sean Kingston "Dumb Love" Untitled BELUGA HEIGHTS Billboard DIGITAL SONGS: 45
Justin Bieber "Down To Earth" My Worlds Acoustic [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] ISLAND DEF JAM 'Billboard HOT 100: 79
David Guetta "Toy Friend" One More Love VIRGIN N/A
Mann "Buzzin"; "Reminisce" Mann's World BELUGA HEIGHTS Billboard HEATSEEKERS SONGS: 1
Ron Isley "No More" Mr. I ISLAND DEF JAM Billboard Adult R&B Songs: 18
Jay Sean (featuring Birdman (entertainer)) "Like This, Like That" Untitled CASH MONEY RECORDS N/A
Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber "Eenie Meenie" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] My World 2.0 [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] ISLAND DEF JAM Billboard HOT 100: 15
Sugababes "Wear My Kiss" Sweet 7 ISLAND UK Singles Charts: 7
2011
Big Time Rush "All Over Again" Elevate COLUMBIA/NICK RECORDS N/A
Keke Palmer "Walls Come Down" Awaken Reloaded Sony N/A
2012
Diggy "Glow in the Dark"; "Special Occasion" Unexpected Arrival ATLANTIC Billboard Rap Albums: 2
Cheryl Cole "Under the Sun" A Million Lights POLYDOR UK Singles Chart: 11
Jay Sean (featuring Tyga) "Sex 101" Neon CASH MONEY RECORDS Billboard 200: 116
Yu Shirota (featuring Howie Dorough) "Worth Fighting For" A Sandglass of Fate AVEX N/A
Ardian Bujupi "That Girl" To The Top Sony/BMG GERMANY German Album Charts: 76; Digital: 10
Overtone "Nothing Else Matters" N/A LABEL E ENTERTAINMENT N/A
Timomatic "Moment To Love" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] Timomatic Sony MUSIC AUSTRALIA N/A
2013
Darin "That Love" Exit UNIVERSAL MUSIC Swedish Album Chart: 1
Richard Vission featuring Jackie Boyz "I'll Follow" N/A SOLMATIC/VISCIOUS RECORDS N/A
DJ Sammy featuring Jackie Boyz "Shut Up & Kiss Me" N/A KONTOR RECORDS German Singles Charts: 65
Madonna (featuring Lil Wayne) "Revolver" [RE-RELEASE] "MDNA World Tour" INTERSCOPE/LIVE NATION UK Albums Chart: 55
Pee Wee "Make The Lights Go" Vive2Life Sony MUSIC LATIN Latin Pop Charts: 10
W3 The Future "Young Forever" W3 The Future YOUNG MONEY/UNIVERSAL N/A
Amy Weber featuring Sean Kingston) "Dance Of Life (Come Alive)" N/A DAUMAN MUSIC N/A
2014
Candice Glover "Forever That Man" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE Top R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "Love Song" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE Top R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "O Holy Night" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE Top R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "I Am Beautiful (Acoustic)" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE Top R&B Albums: 3
Nick Cannon (featuring Afrojack) "Looking For A Dream" White People Party Music NCREDIBLE RECORDS N/A
Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty (Spanish Version)" Tattoos WARNER BROS 'UK Albums Chart: 5
Jencarlos Canela "Una Noche" Jen UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO Top Latin Albums: 4
Richard Vission and Nightmare featuring Jackie Boyz "Walking On Sunshine" N/A ULTRA RECORDS N/A
Boyz II Men "Ladies Man" Collide BMG Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums: 6
Abraham Mateo "Todo Termino" Who I Am Sony SPAIN Spanish Songs Chart: 3
Maxi Priest "Without A Woman" Easy To Love VP RECORDS Billboard Top Reggae Albums: 2
Jake Miller "Dazed & Confused" LionHeart WARNER BROTHERS Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums: 3
Shaila Durcal "Choosing Me" Shaila Durcal 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPE N/A
Johnny Gill "Your Body" Game Changer SKILLZ RECORDS Billboard R&B Albums: 6
Johnny Gill featuring New Edition "This One's For Me And You" Game Changer SKILLS RECORDS Billboard R&B Albums: 6
2015
Charlie Wilson "Just Like Summertime" Forever Charlie RCA N/A
Jake Miller "Rumors" Rumors EP WARNER BROS U.S. Rap: 7
Jake Miller "Yellow Lights" Rumors EP WARNER BROS U.S. Rap: 7
iKON "M.U.P" Welcome Back YG Entertainment Gaon National Charts: 1
Got7 "Just Right" Just Right Mini Album JYP Entertainment World Digital Charts: 3
Samantha Jade "Show Me Love" Nine Sony AUSTRALIA Australia Albums (ARIA): 11

References

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  1. ^ a b c Adams, Brandon (December 4, 2013). "Savannah's Own...Grammy Award Winners: The Jackie Boyz". Savanna Herald.
  2. ^ a b "Jackie Boyz Sign Publishing Pact with Razor & Tie". Billboard. 2014-10-23.
  3. ^ "Log in or sign up to view". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  4. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  5. ^ "One Number Away", Wikipedia, 2024-05-24, retrieved 2024-07-31