The Jackie Boyz

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The Jackie Boyz
Origin Savannah, Georgia, United States
Genres Pop, R&B
Years active2007–2017
Labels Universal
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.

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History

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]

Discography

YearAlbumNumber of TracksRelease CountryLabel
2009
Love & Beyond16JapanStar Base Music
2011
Songs in My Blackberry14JapanStar Base Music
2013585 Dayz Later12AmericaStar Base Music

Composition

YearArtistSong TitleAlbumLabelChart Position
2009
Flo Rida (featuring Wynter Gordon) "Sugar" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] R.O.O.T.S ATLANTIC/POE BOYBillboard 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 JAMBillboard 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 GROUPTop 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/MOTOWNUK R&B Albums: 23
Sean Kingston "Dumb Love"UntitledBELUGA HEIGHTSBillboard 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 LoveVIRGINN/A
Mann "Buzzin"; "Reminisce" Mann's World BELUGA HEIGHTSBillboard HEATSEEKERS SONGS: 1
Ron Isley "No More"Mr. IISLAND DEF JAMBillboard Adult R&B Songs: 18
Jay Sean (featuring Birdman (entertainer))"Like This, Like That"UntitledCASH MONEY RECORDSN/A
Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber "Eenie Meenie" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM] My World 2.0 [CERTIFIED PLATINUM]ISLAND DEF JAMBillboard HOT 100: 15
Sugababes "Wear My Kiss" Sweet 7 ISLANDUK Singles Charts: 7
2011
Big Time Rush "All Over Again" Elevate COLUMBIA/NICK RECORDSN/A
Keke Palmer "Walls Come Down" Awaken Reloaded SonyN/A
2012
Diggy "Glow in the Dark"; "Special Occasion" Unexpected Arrival ATLANTICBillboard Rap Albums: 2
Cheryl Cole "Under the Sun" A Million Lights POLYDORUK Singles Chart: 11
Jay Sean (featuring Tyga)"Sex 101" Neon CASH MONEY RECORDSBillboard 200: 116
Yu Shirota (featuring Howie Dorough)"Worth Fighting For"A Sandglass of FateAVEXN/A
Ardian Bujupi "That Girl"To The TopSony/BMG GERMANYGerman Album Charts: 76; Digital: 10
Overtone"Nothing Else Matters"N/ALABEL E ENTERTAINMENTN/A
Timomatic "Moment To Love" [CERTIFIED PLATINUM]TimomaticSony MUSIC AUSTRALIAN/A
2013
Darin "That Love"ExitUNIVERSAL MUSICSwedish Album Chart: 1
Richard Vission featuring Jackie Boyz "I'll Follow"N/ASOLMATIC/VISCIOUS RECORDSN/A
DJ Sammy featuring Jackie Boyz "Shut Up & Kiss Me"N/AKONTOR RECORDSGerman Singles Charts: 65
Madonna (featuring Lil Wayne) "Revolver" [RE-RELEASE]"MDNA World Tour"INTERSCOPE/LIVE NATIONUK Albums Chart: 55
Pee Wee "Make The Lights Go"Vive2LifeSony MUSIC LATINLatin Pop Charts: 10
W3 The Future "Young Forever"W3 The FutureYOUNG MONEY/UNIVERSALN/A
Amy Weber featuring Sean Kingston)"Dance Of Life (Come Alive)"N/ADAUMAN MUSICN/A
2014
Candice Glover "Forever That Man" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPETop R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "Love Song" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPETop R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "O Holy Night" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPETop R&B Albums: 3
Candice Glover "I Am Beautiful (Acoustic)" Music Speaks 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPETop R&B Albums: 3
Nick Cannon (featuring Afrojack)"Looking For A Dream"White People Party MusicNCREDIBLE RECORDSN/A
Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty (Spanish Version)" Tattoos WARNER BROS'UK Albums Chart: 5
Jencarlos Canela "Una Noche" Jen UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINOTop Latin Albums: 4
Richard Vission and Nightmare featuring Jackie Boyz "Walking On Sunshine"N/AULTRA RECORDSN/A
Boyz II Men "Ladies Man" Collide BMGBillboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums: 6
Abraham Mateo "Todo Termino"Who I AmSony SPAINSpanish Songs Chart: 3
Maxi Priest "Without A Woman" Easy To Love VP RECORDSBillboard Top Reggae Albums: 2
Jake Miller "Dazed & Confused" LionHeart WARNER BROTHERSTop R&B/Hip Hop Albums: 3
Shaila Durcal "Choosing Me" Shaila Durcal 19 RECORDINGS/INTERSCOPEN/A
Johnny Gill "Your Body"Game ChangerSKILLZ RECORDSBillboard R&B Albums: 6
Johnny Gill featuring New Edition "This One's For Me And You"Game ChangerSKILLS RECORDSBillboard R&B Albums: 6
2015
Charlie Wilson "Just Like Summertime"Forever CharlieRCAN/A
Jake Miller "Rumors"Rumors EPWARNER BROSU.S. Rap: 7
Jake Miller "Yellow Lights"Rumors EPWARNER BROSU.S. Rap: 7
iKON "M.U.P" Welcome Back YG EntertainmentGaon National Charts: 1
Got7 "Just Right"Just Right Mini AlbumJYP EntertainmentWorld Digital Charts: 3
Samantha Jade"Show Me Love"NineSony AUSTRALIAAustralia Albums (ARIA): 11

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References

  1. 1 2 Adams, Brandon (December 4, 2013). "Savannah's Own...Grammy Award Winners: The Jackie Boyz". Savanna Herald.
  2. "Jackie Boyz Sign Publishing Pact with Razor & Tie". Billboard. 2014-10-23.