Alexandru (Alex) Cotoi, known professionally as Sickotoy (stylised in all capitals) is a Romanian sound producer, composer, and DJ. He is widely known for his work with many singers such as Delia, Inna, Irina Rimes and Alexandra Stan; collaborates with the Global Records label. Note: Open description for credits. Under the pseudonym Sickotoy, he released the commercially successful songs "Addicted" and "You Don't Love Me" in 2019 with Minelli and Roxen, respectively, which reached the top three on the Romanian Airplay 100 chart.
Early life and career Cotoi wrote his first songs in 2003. In October 2007, he formed the music group Sonichouse with Radu Dumitriu, Răzvan Gorcinski, and Victor Bourosu, having met while being part of and performing alongside Morandi. During his time as a member of Sonichouse, Cotoi adopted the nickname of Kotto. Sonichouse released their only album, titled Supersonic, on 16 April 2011. The group stopped releasing music once Bourosu chose to pursue a solo career.
In 2022, he was a jury member on One True Singer, a music competition that was produced by HBO Max in collaboration with Global Records.
Personal life Cotoi married his girlfriend in July 2018. The couple has a daughter.
Discography Albums + Title Album detailsSupersonic(as part of Sonichouse)Released: 16 April 2011 Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles + Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumROMFor peak positions in Romania: For "Addicted": For "You Don't Love Me": For "Dum Dum": For "VKTM": For "Gasolina": For "Green Light": For "Papa": BULCISRUSFor peak positions in Russia: "Call 911": "Don't Let Me Go": UKR "Come Home"(as part of Sonichouse)2010 — — — — — Supersonic "Hold You"(as part of Sonichouse) — — — — — "Morning Sun"(as part of Sonichouse)2011 — — — — — rowspan="20" "Addicted"2019 2 — 130 — — "You Don't Love Me" 3 7 — — — "Dum Dum"2020 20 — — — — "VKTM" 92 — — — — "Gasolina" 13 — — — — "Touché" — — — — 47 "Snake Dance" — — — — — "Green Light"2021 47 — — — — "Call 911" — — 91 76 — "Hollywood" — — — — — "Billie Jean" — — — — — "Dancin' to Forget" — — — — — "Papa" 18 — — — — "Runnin' Out of Love" — — — — — "Maria" — — — — — "Too Deep"2022 — — — — — "Said and Done" — — — — — "Don't Let Me Go" 2023 — — 20 19 — "I Did" 2025 — — — — — "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.
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External links Sickotoy releases on Discogs