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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = IceJJFish
| name = IceJJFish
| caption = MA
| birth_name = Daniel McLoyd
| birth_name = Daniel McLoyd
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|07|30}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|07|30}}
| birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Chicago]], Illinois, U.S.
| occupation = Singer, rapper
| occupation = Singer, rapper
| years_active = 2011–present
| years_active = 2011–present
| genre = [[Trap music|Trap]], [[Hip Hop music|Hip Hop]], [[gospel music|gospel]],
| genre = [[Trap music|Trap]], [[Hip Hop music|hip Hop]], [[gospel music|gospel]]
}}
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'''Daniel James McLoyd''' (born July 30, 1994), better known as '''IceJJFish''', is an American internet personality, singer, rapper, and dancer known for his vocals and his song "On the Floor",<ref>{{Citation|last=IcE JjFish|title=IceJJFish – On The Floor (Official Music Video) ThatRaw.org Presents|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq_d8VSM0nw|access-date=3 January 2019}}</ref> which has reached over 85 million views on [[YouTube]] as of June 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/the_soup/news/508630/are-you-serious-icejjfish|title=Are You Serious? – IceJJFish on The Soup|date=February 7, 2014|publisher=E!|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/ice-jj-fish-on-the-floor-wtf-wtf-wtf_n_4756222|title=This Is The Best Music Video Of All Time|date=February 9, 2014|website=HuffPost|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> The popularity that he gained from the song's virality led to him becoming an internet sensation and being featured in various TV shows and internet podcasts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/rqnqv6/wait-what-exactly-is-this-viral-video-about-anyway-57a20672855f09dfac595215|title=Wait, What Exactly Is This Viral Video About Anyway?|first=Dan|last=Ozzi|date=February 12, 2014}}</ref> The attention that his music received led to him being comically labeled as the "King of R&B" and a meme by various notable figures and outlets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/viral/king-of-rnb-jacquees-debate-meme/|title=The "King of R&B" debate has turned into a truly wild meme|website=PopBuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hellobeautiful.com/playlist/who-is-the-king-of-r-b/|title=#BlackTwitter Crowned These Singers The REAL King Of R&B|date=December 12, 2018}}</ref> In 2019, he decided to pursue [[gospel music]], due to it reflecting the style of music that he wanted to make. He has officially released three studio albums, three EPs, and three commercial singles.
'''Daniel McLoyd''' (born July 30, 1994), better known as '''IceJJFish''', is an American Internet personality, singer, rapper, and dancer known for his vocals and his song "On the Floor",<ref>{{Citation|last=IcE JjFish|title=IceJJFish – On The Floor (Official Music Video) ThatRaw.org Presents|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq_d8VSM0nw|access-date=3 January 2019}}</ref> which has reached over 89 million views on [[YouTube]] as of June 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/the_soup/news/508630/are-you-serious-icejjfish|title=Are You Serious? – IceJJFish on The Soup|date=February 7, 2014|publisher=E!|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/ice-jj-fish-on-the-floor-wtf-wtf-wtf_n_4756222|title=This Is The Best Music Video Of All Time|date=February 9, 2014|website=HuffPost|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> The popularity that he gained from the song's virality led to him becoming an Internet sensation and being featured in various TV shows and Internet podcasts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/rqnqv6/wait-what-exactly-is-this-viral-video-about-anyway-57a20672855f09dfac595215|title=Wait, What Exactly Is This Viral Video About Anyway?|first=Dan|last=Ozzi|date=February 12, 2014}}</ref> The attention that his music received led to him being comically labeled as the "King of R&B" and a meme by various notable figures and outlets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popbuzz.com/internet/viral/king-of-rnb-jacquees-debate-meme/|title=The "King of R&B" debate has turned into a truly wild meme|website=PopBuzz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hellobeautiful.com/playlist/who-is-the-king-of-r-b/|title=#BlackTwitter Crowned These Singers The REAL King Of R&B|date=December 12, 2018}}</ref> In 2019, he decided to pursue [[gospel music]], due to it reflecting the style of music that he wanted to make. He has officially released three studio albums, three EPs, and three commercial singles.


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
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On November 25, 2013, IceJJFish released his debut single, "On the Floor".<ref>{{Citation|title=On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-floor-single/769448202|language=en-us|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> He released its music video on February 6, 2014, via YouTube. The video was produced and promoted by [[San Antonio]]-based entertainment company ThatRaw.com. "On the Floor" marked his breakthrough success in his career; its video received over 10 million views within a month and currently has over 85 million views.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sacurrent.com/sa-sound/archives/2014/02/12/the-true-sa-based-story-behind-icejjfishs-viral-on-the-floor-video|title=The True, SA-Based Story Behind IceJJFish's Viral "On the Floor" Video|last=Courtney|first=James|website=San Antonio Current|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23|archive-date=January 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106153408/https://www.sacurrent.com/sa-sound/archives/2014/02/12/the-true-sa-based-story-behind-icejjfishs-viral-on-the-floor-video|url-status=dead}}</ref> His unique style of poorly crafted music garnered him several titles from media outlets that year, such as "internet idol" and "internet sensation".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/10/ice-jj-fish-youtube/|title=Internet Idol: The Rise of Ice JJ Fish|website=Complex}}</ref> It also led to his single "On the Floor" to be regarded as one of the worst songs of the 2010s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gritdaily.com/a-decade-later-looking-back-at-the-top-5-worst-songs/|title=A Decade Later: Looking Back at the Top 5 Worst Songs|date=January 4, 2020|website=Grit Daily News}}</ref>
In his teenage years, IceJJFish attended [[Waubonsie Valley High School]] in [[Aurora, Illinois]]. Then in his twenties, IceJJFish gained popularity through social media sites, such as [[YouTube]] and [[Instagram]]. In December 2011, he uploaded his first video "Back That Ass Up". It was followed by his first recorded song, "Higher than an Airplane" that same year. He uploaded two more videos the next year.

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On November 25, 2013, IceJJFish released his debut single, "On the Floor".<ref>{{Citation|title=On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-floor-single/769448202|language=en-us|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> He released its music video on February 6, 2014, via YouTube. The video was produced and promoted by [[San Antonio]]-based entertainment company ThatRaw.com. "On the Floor" marked his breakthrough success in his career; its video received over 10 million views within a month and currently has over 85 million views.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sacurrent.com/sa-sound/archives/2014/02/12/the-true-sa-based-story-behind-icejjfishs-viral-on-the-floor-video|title=The True, SA-Based Story Behind IceJJFish's Viral "On the Floor" Video|last=Courtney|first=James|website=San Antonio Current|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> His unique style of poorly crafted music garnered him several titles from media outlets that year, such as "internet idol" and "internet sensation".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/10/ice-jj-fish-youtube/|title=Internet Idol: The Rise of Ice JJ Fish|website=Complex}}</ref> It also led to his single "On the Floor" to be regarded as one of the worst songs of the 2010s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gritdaily.com/a-decade-later-looking-back-at-the-top-5-worst-songs/|title=A Decade Later: Looking Back at the Top 5 Worst Songs|date=January 4, 2020|website=Grit Daily News}}</ref>


In 2014, IceJJFish made a guest appearance in [[Odd Future]]'s ''[[Loiter Squad]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2014/06/06/tyler-the-creator-and-ice-jj-fish-are-happy|title=Tyler, the Creator and Ice JJ Fish Are Happy|website=The FADER}}</ref> In the episode he was included in, he created a song alongside [[Tyler, the Creator]] that was meant to troll hip hop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2014/06/watch-tyler-the-creator-trolls-hip-hop-with-i-just-bought-a-bugatti-im-happy/|title=Watch: Tyler the Creator trolls hip-hop with "I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)"|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref> The song was titled "I Just Bought A Bugatti (I'm Happy)" and was applauded by critics for its humorous nature.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/tyler-the-creator-and-ice-jj-fish-i-just-bought-a-bugatti-im-happy|title=Did Tyler, The Creator Just Make the Song of the Summer With Ice JJ Fish?|website=Complex}}</ref>
In 2014, IceJJFish made a guest appearance in [[Odd Future]]'s ''[[Loiter Squad]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2014/06/06/tyler-the-creator-and-ice-jj-fish-are-happy|title=Tyler, the Creator and Ice JJ Fish Are Happy|website=The FADER}}</ref> In the episode he was included in, he created a song alongside [[Tyler, the Creator]] that was meant to troll hip hop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2014/06/watch-tyler-the-creator-trolls-hip-hop-with-i-just-bought-a-bugatti-im-happy/|title=Watch: Tyler the Creator trolls hip-hop with "I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)"|date=June 6, 2014}}</ref> The song was titled "I Just Bought A Bugatti (I'm Happy)" and was applauded by critics for its humorous nature.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/tyler-the-creator-and-ice-jj-fish-i-just-bought-a-bugatti-im-happy|title=Did Tyler, The Creator Just Make the Song of the Summer With Ice JJ Fish?|website=Complex}}</ref>


Later in 2015, IceJJFish would be featured in an episode of [[Nick Cannon]]'s ''[[Wild N' Out]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/video-clips/hcgbfs/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-friend-zone|title=Friend Zone - Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (Video Clip)|website=MTV}}</ref> In the episode, he was involved in a rap competition with the show's regulars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://107jamz.com/ice-jj-fish-appears-on-wild-n-out-with-nick-cannon-nsfw-video/|title=Ice JJ Fish Appears On Wild N Out With Nick Cannon [NSFW , VIDEO]|first=Erik|last=Tee|website=107 JAMZ}}</ref>
Later in 2015, IceJJFish would be featured in an episode of [[Nick Cannon]]'s ''[[Wild N' Out]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/video-clips/hcgbfs/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-friend-zone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121104737/http://www.mtv.com/video-clips/hcgbfs/nick-cannon-presents-wild-n-out-friend-zone|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 21, 2015|title=Friend Zone - Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (Video Clip)|website=MTV}}</ref> In the episode, he was involved in a rap competition with the show's regulars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://107jamz.com/ice-jj-fish-appears-on-wild-n-out-with-nick-cannon-nsfw-video/|title=Ice JJ Fish Appears On Wild N Out With Nick Cannon [NSFW, VIDEO]|first=Erik|last=Tee|website=107 JAMZ|date=July 18, 2015 }}</ref>


In the second half of the 2010s, IceJJFish would go on to feud with artists such as [[Lil Yachty]], accusing musicians like him of copying his sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2017/12/30/ice-jj-fish-says-lil-yachty-stole-sound/|title=Ice JJ Fish Flips Out On Lil Yachty For Stealing His Sound|date=December 30, 2017|website=Thesource.com|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> He would go on to release an EP titled ''LilJJFish'' as a result, with its cover featuring McLoyd mimicking Yachty's appearance. IceJJFish then later went on to change his [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] sound to that of [[Gospel music|gospel]], with the projects he released in 2019 reflecting that sound.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalgrind.com/3939346/why-you-should-follow-internet-sensation-ice-jj-fish-social-media-list/|title=15 Reasons Why You Should Stop Everything & Follow Internet Sensation Ice JJ Fish On Social Media (LIST)|date=March 5, 2014}}</ref>
In the second half of the 2010s, IceJJFish would go on to feud with artists such as [[Lil Yachty]], accusing musicians like him of copying his sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2017/12/30/ice-jj-fish-says-lil-yachty-stole-sound/|title=Ice JJ Fish Flips Out On Lil Yachty For Stealing His Sound|date=December 30, 2017|website=Thesource.com|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> He would go on to release an EP titled ''LilJJFish'' as a result, with its cover featuring McLoyd mimicking Yachty's appearance. IceJJFish then later went on to change his [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] sound to that of [[Gospel music|gospel]], with the projects he released in 2019 reflecting that sound.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalgrind.com/3939346/why-you-should-follow-internet-sensation-ice-jj-fish-social-media-list/|title=15 Reasons Why You Should Stop Everything & Follow Internet Sensation Ice JJ Fish On Social Media (LIST)|date=March 5, 2014}}</ref>


On October 5, 2022, IceJJFish announced on social media that he had gotten married.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWKj4-uxOr/?hl=en|title=IceJJFish Instagram Marriage Announcement|date=October 5, 2022}}</ref>
On October 5, 2022, IceJJFish announced on social media that he had gotten married.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWKj4-uxOr/?hl=en|title=IceJJFish Instagram Marriage Announcement|date=October 5, 2022}}</ref>

He currently spreads his Christian beliefs on social media and continues to make gospel music.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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IceJJFish
Birth nameDaniel McLoyd
Born (1994-07-30) July 30, 1994 (age 30)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresTrap, hip Hop, gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper
Years active2011–present

Daniel McLoyd (born July 30, 1994), better known as IceJJFish, is an American Internet personality, singer, rapper, and dancer known for his vocals and his song "On the Floor",[1] which has reached over 89 million views on YouTube as of June 2022.[2][3] The popularity that he gained from the song's virality led to him becoming an Internet sensation and being featured in various TV shows and Internet podcasts.[4] The attention that his music received led to him being comically labeled as the "King of R&B" and a meme by various notable figures and outlets.[5][6] In 2019, he decided to pursue gospel music, due to it reflecting the style of music that he wanted to make. He has officially released three studio albums, three EPs, and three commercial singles.

Life and career

[edit]

On November 25, 2013, IceJJFish released his debut single, "On the Floor".[7] He released its music video on February 6, 2014, via YouTube. The video was produced and promoted by San Antonio-based entertainment company ThatRaw.com. "On the Floor" marked his breakthrough success in his career; its video received over 10 million views within a month and currently has over 85 million views.[8] His unique style of poorly crafted music garnered him several titles from media outlets that year, such as "internet idol" and "internet sensation".[9] It also led to his single "On the Floor" to be regarded as one of the worst songs of the 2010s.[10]

In 2014, IceJJFish made a guest appearance in Odd Future's Loiter Squad.[11] In the episode he was included in, he created a song alongside Tyler, the Creator that was meant to troll hip hop.[12] The song was titled "I Just Bought A Bugatti (I'm Happy)" and was applauded by critics for its humorous nature.[13]

Later in 2015, IceJJFish would be featured in an episode of Nick Cannon's Wild N' Out.[14] In the episode, he was involved in a rap competition with the show's regulars.[15]

In the second half of the 2010s, IceJJFish would go on to feud with artists such as Lil Yachty, accusing musicians like him of copying his sound.[16] He would go on to release an EP titled LilJJFish as a result, with its cover featuring McLoyd mimicking Yachty's appearance. IceJJFish then later went on to change his R&B sound to that of gospel, with the projects he released in 2019 reflecting that sound.[17]

On October 5, 2022, IceJJFish announced on social media that he had gotten married.[18]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
Sea Sick[19]
  • Released: March 1, 2019
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Emotions for You[20]
  • Released: January 11, 2020
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Jesus Is the Way[21]
  • Released: March 22, 2020
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download

EPs

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Title EP details
LilJJFish[22]
  • Released: August 17, 2017
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
My First Love[23]
  • Released: May 3, 2019
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
The Gospel[24]
  • Released: November 28, 2019
  • Label: IceJJFish Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

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  • "On the Floor" (2013)[25]
  • "Get Lost" (2017)[26]
  • "My Bae" (2017)[27]

References

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  1. ^ IcE JjFish, IceJJFish – On The Floor (Official Music Video) ThatRaw.org Presents, retrieved January 3, 2019
  2. ^ "Are You Serious? – IceJJFish on The Soup". E!. February 7, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "This Is The Best Music Video Of All Time". HuffPost. February 9, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Ozzi, Dan (February 12, 2014). "Wait, What Exactly Is This Viral Video About Anyway?".
  5. ^ "The "King of R&B" debate has turned into a truly wild meme". PopBuzz.
  6. ^ "#BlackTwitter Crowned These Singers The REAL King Of R&B". December 12, 2018.
  7. ^ On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish, retrieved November 23, 2019
  8. ^ Courtney, James. "The True, SA-Based Story Behind IceJJFish's Viral "On the Floor" Video". San Antonio Current. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ "Internet Idol: The Rise of Ice JJ Fish". Complex.
  10. ^ "A Decade Later: Looking Back at the Top 5 Worst Songs". Grit Daily News. January 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "Tyler, the Creator and Ice JJ Fish Are Happy". The FADER.
  12. ^ "Watch: Tyler the Creator trolls hip-hop with "I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)"". June 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "Did Tyler, The Creator Just Make the Song of the Summer With Ice JJ Fish?". Complex.
  14. ^ "Friend Zone - Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (Video Clip)". MTV. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015.
  15. ^ Tee, Erik (July 18, 2015). "Ice JJ Fish Appears On Wild N Out With Nick Cannon [NSFW, VIDEO]". 107 JAMZ.
  16. ^ "Ice JJ Fish Flips Out On Lil Yachty For Stealing His Sound". Thesource.com. December 30, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  17. ^ "15 Reasons Why You Should Stop Everything & Follow Internet Sensation Ice JJ Fish On Social Media (LIST)". March 5, 2014.
  18. ^ "IceJJFish Instagram Marriage Announcement". October 5, 2022.
  19. ^ "Sea Sick by IceJJFish". Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
  20. ^ "Emotions for You by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  21. ^ "Jesus Is the Way by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  22. ^ "LilJJFish - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  23. ^ "My First Love - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  24. ^ "The Gospel - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  25. ^ "On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  26. ^ "Get Lost - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
  27. ^ "My Bae - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
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