The Jackie Boyz are an American multi-platinum singer/songwriter tandem that consists of two brothers, Carlos Battey (born August 2, 1981) and Steven Battey (born June 16, 1985). The Jackie Boyz were acquired by Universal Music Publishing as songwriters in 2009.

History

The Jackie Boyz were born and raised in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...

 where they began their music careers at the pier on River Street performing for the local people in their hometown. Their inspiration and love for music was instilled in them by their mother Jackie, hence the name. The Jackie Boyz was created by the brothers to recognize and carry on the name of their beloved mother. Devastated by the death of their father in 2003, tragedy lurked right around the corner as their mother Jackie died the following year. The loss of their parents influenced and motivated Carlos and Steven to leave Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...

 and pursue their music careers. The brother duo arrived in LA three years ago and they have been making a name for themselves in the music industry ever since.

Current projects

They are currently in the studio working on : Charice, Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

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, Cee-Lo

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, Jennifer Hudson

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, Shontelle

Shontelle

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, Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston

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, Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber

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, Madonna

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, and Mann

Mann (rapper)

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. They recently wrote the platinum selling song "Eenie Meenie" performed by Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber

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 and Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston

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 that can be viewed on YouTube. Also view their newest written song "Buzzin" performed by Mann and 50 Cent

50 Cent

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 that can also be viewed on YouTube. As of 2010, the Jackie Boyz have been working with up-and-coming songwriter and producer Matthew Kurz in their production endeavours with other major-label artists.

Jackie Boyz as Artists

As Artists Jackie Boyz have released their second album in Japan titled “Love and Beyond”. As of September 2009, it has sold 10,000 units. The first single “Love & Beyond” topped the R&B charts at #4, featured on Clear Channel’s IHeart radio as the “up and comer” to watch. Recently in January 2011 Jackie Boyz released their first official mixtape called 585 Dayz Later, which amassed over 20,000 downloads in just two weeks. As businessmen they claim to be developing an empire based on innovative visions and pure talent. Jackie Boyz have established two publishing companies, Apartment 4 Publishing and Mall B Publishing, both affiliated with ASCAP, as well as their production company Jackie Boyz Entertainment, LLC and cocunters.

Discography

As Song Writers

As songwriters, their recent placements include:

Flo Rida

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 “Sugar

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” (Feat. Wynter Gordon

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) (Platinum) 2009

Shontelle

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 “DJ Made Me Do It” 2010

Jay Sean “Like This, Like That” 2010

Sean Kingston

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 “Dumb Love

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” 2010

Ronald Isley

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 “No More” 2010

Sugababes

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 “Wear My Kiss

Wear My Kiss

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” 2010

Madonna

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 “Revolver

Revolver (song)

"Revolver" is a song by American recording artist Madonna from her third greatest hits compilation, Celebration, and features rapper Lil Wayne. It was written by Madonna, Carlos Battey, Steven Battey, Dwayne Carter, Justin Franks and Brandon Kitchen, and produced by Madonna and DJ Frank E. The song...

” 2010

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber

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 “Eenie Meenie” 2010

Justin Bieber

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 “Down to Earth” 2009

David Guetta

David Guetta

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 “Toy Friend” 2009

Peter Andre

Peter André

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 “XOXO

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” 2009