IceJJFish
IceJJFish | |
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| Also known as | IceJJFish |
| Born | Daniel McLoyd July 30, 1994 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–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 92 million views on YouTube as of December 2025.[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. 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 91 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]
In 2014, IceJJFish made a guest appearance in Odd Future's Loiter Squad.[10] In the episode he was included in, he created a song alongside Tyler, the Creator that was meant to troll hip hop.[11] The song was titled "I Just Bought A Bugatti (I'm Happy)" and was applauded by critics for its humorous nature.[12]
Later in 2015, IceJJFish would be featured in an episode of Nick Cannon's Wild N' Out.[13] In the episode, he was involved in a rap competition with the show's regulars.[14]
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.[15] 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.[16]
On October 5, 2022, IceJJFish announced on social media that he had gotten married.[17]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
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| Sea Sick[18] |
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| Emotions for You[19] |
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| Jesus Is the Way[20] |
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EPs
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| LilJJFish[21] |
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| My First Love[22] |
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| The Gospel[23] |
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Singles
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ IcE JjFish, IceJJFish – On The Floor (Official Music Video) ThatRaw.org Presents, retrieved January 3, 2019
- ↑ "Are You Serious? – IceJJFish on The Soup". E!. February 7, 2014. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ "This Is The Best Music Video Of All Time". HuffPost. February 9, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ Ozzi, Dan (February 12, 2014). "Wait, What Exactly Is This Viral Video About Anyway?".
- ↑ "The "King of R&B" debate has turned into a truly wild meme". PopBuzz. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ↑ "#BlackTwitter Crowned These Singers The REAL King Of R&B". December 12, 2018.
- ↑ On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish, retrieved November 23, 2019
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Internet Idol: The Rise of Ice JJ Fish". Complex.
- ↑ "Tyler, the Creator and Ice JJ Fish Are Happy". The FADER.
- ↑ "Watch: Tyler the Creator trolls hip-hop with "I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)"". June 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Did Tyler, The Creator Just Make the Song of the Summer With Ice JJ Fish?". Complex.
- ↑ "Friend Zone - Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (Video Clip)". MTV. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015.
- ↑ Tee, Erik (July 18, 2015). "Ice JJ Fish Appears On Wild N Out With Nick Cannon [NSFW, VIDEO]". 107 JAMZ.
- ↑ "Ice JJ Fish Flips Out On Lil Yachty For Stealing His Sound". Thesource.com. December 30, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ "15 Reasons Why You Should Stop Everything & Follow Internet Sensation Ice JJ Fish On Social Media (LIST)". March 5, 2014.
- ↑ "IceJJFish Instagram Marriage Announcement". October 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Sea Sick by IceJJFish". Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020 – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "Emotions for You by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "Jesus Is the Way by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "LilJJFish - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "My First Love - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "The Gospel - EP by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "On the Floor - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "Get Lost - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- ↑ "My Bae - Single by IceJJFish" – via music.apple.com.
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Internet memes
- Entertainers from Aurora, Illinois
- American outsider musicians
- 21st-century African-American male rappers
- 21st-century African-American rappers
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century American male rappers
- Midwest hip-hop musicians
- Christians from Illinois
- Rappers from Chicago
- American gospel singers
- American contemporary R&B singers
- American Internet celebrities