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Icona Pop
Icona Pop (Aino Jawo, left, and Caroline Hjelt) performing at the Way Out West festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, in August 2014
Icona Pop (Aino Jawo, left, and Caroline Hjelt) performing at theWay Out Westfestival inGothenburg,Sweden, in August 2014
Background information
OriginStockholm,Sweden
Genres
Years active2009–present
Labels
Members
  • Caroline Hjelt
  • Aino Jawo
Websiteiconapop.com

Icona Pop(English:/aɪˈkɒnəˈpɒp/eye-KON-əPOP) are a Swedishsynth-popduo that formed in 2009, withelectro houseandindie popmusic influences.[5]Its two members,Aino Jawo(born 7 July 1986) andCaroline Hjelt(born 8 November 1987), grew up inStockholmand create what the Swedish press has described as music which "you can both laugh and cry to at the same time".[6][7]They signed toTEN Music Groupin 2009 and are currently also in a label deal withUltra Music.[8]Their biggest hit to date has been "I Love It".

Career

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Beginning

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Caroline Hjelt (born 8 November 1987, of a Swedish mother andSweden-Finnishfather[9]) and Aino Jawo (born 7 July 1986, of a Finnish mother andGambianfather[10]) attended the same music school in Stockholm,[11]but met by chance at a party in February 2009 and formed the duo. Four weeks later, they had written songs for their first performance. Two years later, the two described their music as "classical pop melodies with drums andsynths".[12]

The English-language press, includingNME,The Guardian,Rolling StoneandPitchfork Media,have praised the duo.[13][14][15]The Guardiandescribed the debut single "Manners" as "effortlessly cool".[16]The duo have worked in the studio with producers including Style of Eye, Patrik Berger (Robyn), Elof Loelv (Niki & The Dove) andStarsmith.[17]

In fall 2012, they released anextended playIconicin the US and the albumIcona Popin Sweden. The duo have performed in the aforementioned countries as well as countries such as the UK, Germany, Italy, Canada and Hong Kong, and have also been interviewed by members of the Swedish and worldwide press.[citation needed]

2012–2013: Breakthrough with "I Love It" andThis Is... Icona Pop

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Main articles:Icona Pop (album)andThis Is... Icona Pop
Icona Pop atMichalsky StyleNiteofBerlin Fashion Week,August 2013

In the summer of 2012, they took part in a number of festivals including electro music festival Summerburst inGothenburgand also appeared at theStockholm Stadium,at the start of an international festival and broadcast viaSveriges Television(SVT).

"I Love It", a pre-release of their self-titled debut albumIcona Popcharted onSverigetopplistan,the official Swedish singles chart. The song, which features vocals from British recording artistCharli XCX,was also featured in the 2012 video gameNeed for Speed: Most Wanted,in a German television commercial forCoca-Cola Lightin January 2013,[18]the theme song to the MTVreality-televisionseriesSnooki & JWoww,and in an episode of the HBOcomedy-dramatelevision seriesGirlsand the popular vampire-teen drama television seriesThe Vampire Diaries.The second single "Ready for the Weekend" was released on 11 September 2012. Both tracks appear on their second EP, released on 16 October 2012. "I Love It" was also used in the commercial for theSamsung Galaxy S4.[19]

Their EPIconic EPpeaked at No. 21 on the U.S.iTunesdance chart. In 2013, they embarked on a tour of the United States withPassion PitandMatt & Kim.In January 2013, "I Love It" was featured in the third episode of the second season ofGirls,the comedy-drama series created byLena Dunham.Two months later, the duo was named one ofFuse's 30 must-see artists at theSouth by Southwestfestival.[20]The same month, "I Love It" was featured in the 16th episode of the fourth season, "Bring It On", ofThe Vampire Diaries.On 26 March 2013, "I Love It" was performed on the week 2 results episode ofDancing with the Stars.On 3 May 2013, the duo performed "I Love It" on the NBClate-night talk showLate Night with Jimmy Fallonand on ABC'sGood Morning Americamorning news/entertainment show. Three days later, "I Love It" was featured in the Foxmusical-comedyseries,Glee.The song was performed by the "New Directions" in Glee's 22nd and final episode of season four, "All or Nothing".It was also featured in a 2013ShoeDazzlecommercial.

On 19 May 2013, the duo performed "I Love It" at theBillboardMusic Awards,wearing custom lit outfits by designerGeoffrey Mac.[21]The song was featured in a commercial for theWNBA's forthcoming season that was aired during the 4th quarter of Game 7 of theHeat-PacersEastern ConferenceChampionship game on 3 June 2013. It was also featured in a commercial during theSpurs-Heat basketball game on 9 June 2013.

On 4 June 2013, the duo released their single "Girlfriend".Icona Pop revealed in an interview that they recorded their international album with all new songs. They said that" the new album isn't just going to be sixteen tracks like 'I Love It' "and that they are trying new genres and sounds. In July 2013, they received twoTeen Choiceawards for Choice Music Breakout Group and Choice Single: Group.[22]

On 28 July 2013, "All Night"was released as the official third single from the album. It gained moderate success on European charts. On 4 August 2013, the duo visitedMontreal,where they performed at the Osheaga Festival.[23]They also appeared onEllenin December of that year.[24]

2014–present

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Icona Pop atThe Prismatic World Tour,May 2014.

On 23 June 2014, the duo released a new single called "Get Lost"which gained less international attention.[25][26]In the same period, the duo also performed as the opening act forKaty PerryandMiley Cyrustours. They also collaborated withTiestofor the song "Let's Go"and withCobra Starshipfor the single "Never Been in Love"[27]which became a successful hit in Italy. On 26 May 2015, the duo released the single "Emergency",a collaboration withErik Hassle.The song peaked a few weeks later on the Billboard Dance Chart, making their second single to top that chart afterAll Night.The song was also featured in the video gameFIFA 16.[28][29]In July, the EPEmergencywas released. It includes the critically acclaimedFirst Timeand the smash-hitClap Snap.[citation needed] The duo was announced as an opening act for the North American leg ofOne Direction's "On the Road Again" tour in 2015. Also in 2015, their song "We Got The World" was featured in the moviePitch Perfect 2.On 23 February 2016, Icona Pop performed a new single, "Someone Who Can Dance"at theGrammisin Stockholm.[30][31]On 20 October 2016, the duo released their single "Brightside".On 16 June 2017, Icona Pop released a new single"GIRLS GIRLS",co-written by Tove Lo.[citation needed]In October 2017, they released a song with Australian duoPeking Dukcalled "Let You Down".[32]In late December 2017, the duo released an EP called "Så mycket bättre 2017 – Tolkningarna" including 7 covered songs.[citation needed]In early March 2018, the duo collaborated with Avon on a music video called "All My Girls". In late April 2018, the duo was featured on a song called "Faded Away" by Sweater Beats. In late May 2018, Icona Pop said on their social media that they were currently working on their third studio album. In June 2019 the duo performed at St. Louis Pridefest. Icona Pop released a song withR3habcalled "This Is How We Party" on 8 February 2019.[33][34]On 26 July 2019, the duo returned with the first single from their upcoming third studio album – "Next Mistake". The Swedish duo have signed toUltra Musicas of 2019.[8]

Discography

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Main article:Icona Pop discography

Filmography

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Year Title Aino's role Caroline's role Notes
2016 Trolls Satin (voice) Chenille (voice)
2017 Trolls Holiday Satin

(Voice)

Chenille

(Voice)

Short film
2020 Trolls World Tour Satin

(Voice)

Chenille

(Voice)

2023 Drag Race Sverige N/A Herself Guest Judge

(Season 1, Episode 6)

2023 Trolls Band Together
2024 RuPaul’s Drag Race Herself Herself Guest Judges (Season 16, Episode 5)
2024 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked Herself Herself Guests (Season 15, Episode 5)

Tours

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As supporting act

Awards

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  • Rober Awards Music Poll
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Themselves Guilty Pleasure Nominated
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Themselves Årets livegrupp Nominated
  • P3 Guld
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 This Is... Icona Pop Årets grupp Nominated
Themselves Guldmicken (årets liveartist) Nominated
  • Sweden GAFFA Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018[39] Themselves Årets Grupp Won
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Themselves Årets Artist Nominated
  • Scandipop Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[40] This Is... Icona Pop Best Group Album Nominated
Themselves Best Group Nominated
2017[41] Won
2018[42] Won
Year Nominated work Award Result
2013 "I Love It"(withCharli XCX) Choice Single: Group Nominated
2015 Icona Pop Choice Music Group: Female Nominated
Year Nominated work Award Result
2014 "I Love It"(withCharli XCX) Top Dance/Electronic Song Nominated
Year Nominated work Award Result
2014 Icona Pop Best Swedish Act Nominated
Year Nominated work Award Result
2014 This Is... Icona Pop Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year Nominated
Year Nominated work Award Result Ref.
2014 "I Love It"(withCharli XCX) Best Lyrics Nominated [43]
Icona Pop Best New Artist Nominated
Year Nominated work Award Result
2014 "I Love It"(withCharli XCX) Songwriter of the Year Won
Song of the Year Won
Year Nominated work Award Result Ref.
2013 "I Love It" Song of the Year Nominated [44]
Icona Pop Newcomer of the Year Won
Icona Pop Electronic/Dance of the Year Nominated
2014 Icona Pop Artist of the Year Nominated [44]
Electronic/Dance of the Year Won
2016 "Emergency" Song of the Year Nominated [45]
2018 Icona Pop Electronic/Dance of the Year Nominated [46]
Year Nominated work Award Result Ref.
APRA Music Awards of 2019 "Let You Down"byPeking Dukand Icona Pop Dance of the Year Nominated [47]
  • Other awards
Award Nominated work Category Result Ref.
Gaffa Icona Pop Swedish Breakthrough of the Year Won [48]
P3 Gold I Love It Song of the Year Won [49]
Elle Gala Icona Pop Best Dressed Duo Won [50]

See also

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References

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