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Ice Spice Unveiled The Tracklist For Her ‘Like..?’ Deluxe EP

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Ice Spice’s 2023 year has been a big one for her. She’s worked with big names like Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift for remixes of “Princess Diana” and “Karma,” respectively. She’s also managed to have multiple records in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 while also signing on for performances at the BET Awards, Rolling Loud, Hot 97’s Summer Jam, Wireless Festival, and more. With all that she’s accomplished, Ice Spice is taking a moment to give back to her fans with new music.

The Bronx rapper announced her Like..? (Deluxe) project on July 19, and hours later, she unveiled its tracklist. In total, the project will hold 11 songs including favorites like the “Princess Diana” remix with Nicki Minaj, “In Ha Mood,” and “Bikini Bottom.” The deluxe reissue also features four new songs: “Butterfly Ku,” “Deli,” “On The Radar (Bonus),” and “How High?”

The Like..? (Deluxe) will also arrive together with Barbie The Album, the soundtrack for the upcoming Barbie movie. It’s there that Ice Spice connected with Nicki Minaj for their “Barbie World” record Aqua.

You can view the tracklist for Like..? (Deluxe) below.

1. “How High?”
2. “Butterfly Ku”
3. “Deli”
4. “In Ha Mood”
5. “Princess Diana” Feat. Nicki Minaj
6. “Princess Diana”
7. “Gangsta Boo” Feat. Lil Tjay
8. “Actin A Smoochie”
9. “Bikini Bottom”
10. “Munch”
11. “On The Radar (Bonus)”

Like..? (Deluxe) is out 7/21 via 10K Projects & Capitol Records. Find out more information here.

Ice Spice Reflects On Rise To Fame: “I Don’t Think Anybody Is Ever Fully Prepared”

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Ice Spice recently discussed her meteoric rise to superstardom during an interview with Teen Vogue. In speaking with the outlet, the Bronx rapper admitted that she wasn’t entirely prepared to become famous seemingly overnight. Since releasing her viral song “Munch (Feelin’ U),” last August, Ice Spice has attended the 2023 Met Gala, and released collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, among other feats.

Of her success, Ice Spice told Teen Vogue that she’s most proud of her ability to stay humble. “I’m most proud of staying grounded so far because I’ve already been through so many things that I know a lot of people would’ve lost their f*cking minds,” she explained. “The whole lifestyle change is super drastic, especially coming from where I come from, not coming from sht and not having a lot growing up, to now — it’s the complete opposite…. Even though it’s a positive change, it’s still a change.”

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Ice Spice At The Met Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Ice Spice attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

She continued: “I don’t think anybody is ever fully prepared for fame. There’s no book on how to do it. I feel like everybody could just learn as they go, like most people do in their careers. A lot of people be trying to compare me to people that are way older than me or people that have been in this sh*t way longer than me.” Check out Ice Spice’s cover for Teen Vogue below.

Ice Spice Graces The Cover Of Teen Vogue

Elsewhere in the interview, Spice discusses wanting to be an actor when she was younger, who she feels her music is for, the deluxe version of her debut EP, and more. Of the deluxe version of Like..?, she says it will only add “a couple more singles” but “enough that the fans will be fed for the summer.”

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Ice Spice’s Unreleased “Like” Song Surfaces Online

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She’s likely still coming down from the high of collaborating with Nicki Minaj on the “Princess Diana” remix. Already, though, the Spice Cabinet is desperate for new music from Isis Gaston. The 23-year-old began the year by sharing her debut EP Like..?, featuring a short and sweet seven-song tracklist with titles like “Bikini Bottom” and her breakout hit, “Munch (Feelin’ U).” Recent interviews have heard Ice Spice teasing the possibility of her first album arriving later this year, though she doesn’t want to promise a date now and then later let fans down.

While we eagerly await her first LP, an unreleased single, reportedly from Spice, is making rounds online. It’s called “Like,” and (as expected) features plenty of clever bars from the famous redhead. “Like, why you tryna come for me?” she asks her haters over the RIOTUSA-produced beat. “Like, didn’t know that you f*ck with me / I be poppin’ shit but do it humbly / Like, please, not too much on me,” her bars continue, earning plenty of praise from listeners on Twitter.

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“No she kinda ate,” one user wrote after Rap Alert shared the song’s preview on Friday (April 28). “She was catchin’ flow pockets kinda nicely,” they added, prompting someone else to reply, “I’m saying though!!! Idk, it’s different.” Other users in the replies insisted that “Like” is a previously scrapped project from Spice, who opted to go in a different direction instead. “Damn, this kinda hard,” a fan of the Bronx Baddie continued the conversation. “Idk if it’s her delivery or what LOL. It’s like she really doesn’t care about anything.”

She’s obviously been busy imprsessing audiences with her rap skills. Elsewhere, Spice has also been doing plenty of modelling over the past few months. Most recently she collaborated with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS for a shoot with PinkPantheress and met up with Saweetie at Coachella to take some fun photos. Prior to that, she donned some fire looks to appear in Heaven by Marc Jacob’s spring campaign alongside Lil Uzi Vert. Do you think Ice Spice should drop “Like”? Leave a comment with your answer below, and check back in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Ice Spice Is Running New York In Style In Her ‘In Ha Mood’ Video

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Ice Spice‘s debut EP, Like…? has garnered much buzz since its surprise release last week. On the EP is the standout track “In Ha Mood,” which, like its predecessors “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and “Bikini Bottom” have become viral hits on TikTok.

On the track, Spice embraces her status as rap’s newest princess, saying, “I’m proud that I’m still gettin’ bigger / Goin’ viral is gettin’ ’em sicker / Let’s keep it a buck / B*tches too borin’, got ’em stuck in a rut.”

In the song’s accompanying video, Ice is seen looking fly while walking through a bodega, spitting rhymes surrounded by her clique, and getting styled up in a mirror.

The video was filmed earlier this month, on the day Ice was planning to shoot the video for her Lil Tjay-assisted track, “Gangsta Boo.” Tjay, however, was arrested that day, prompting Spice and her team to shoot the “In Ha Mood” video on the fly.

Over the past year, Ice has become one of the most recognizable names and faces in Bronx drill. In a recent interview with NME, she said she only anticipates for drill music to grow in popularity.

“I feel that it’s only gonna keep getting bigger and it’s just the start of a huge era,” Ice said. “You know when trap was really big and it became this movement? People thought it was gonna die down over time but it just became stronger and stronger. I feel like drill will become mainstream music at some point, and it won’t be so categorized. It’s already changing hip-hop, but we won’t notice until we look back.”

Check out the video for “In Ha Mood” video above.

Ice Spice & Her Baddie Friends Go Hard For The “In Ha Mood” Music Video

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There’s no one quite like Ice Spice. Upon dropping her debut EP earlier this month, the Bronx-born lyricist sold 15K units. To some this may not sound like a lot. However, it’s key to remember that the 23-year-old only broke out last summer with her “Munch (Feelin’ U)” single.

Her explosive success is a force to be reckoned with. After breaking the internet with six new tracks last weekend, she proudly announced her starring role in Beyoncé’s latest Ivy Park campaign. Others honoured with a placement in the advertisement include Offset and one of his young sons.

Ice Spice attends Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out on September 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

To keep the momentum for Like..? going into this weekend, Spice dropped off the visual for “In Ha Mood” on Saturday (January 28). She was filming in her hometown a few weeks back. The lit energy from the behind-the-scenes clips obviously came through on the main cameras.

Though the video looks seamless, it was actually a last-minute decision after plans fell through to film for another song on the EP.

Lil Tjay was due to join the “Princess Diana” artist on set for their “Gangsta Boo” collaboration. Unfortunately, he and several other men were taken into police custody at a traffic stop due to weapons charges.

In her celebratory Instagram post from earlier today, Spice markedly quoted some of her best bars. “Ice how [you] always stay hot? Oh, they mad ‘cus I keep making bops. Oh, she mad ‘cus I’m takin’ ha spot!?”

Thus far, fellow celebrities like Russ, Reginae Carter, and Light Skin Keisha have all dropped by the comment section to gas her up along with thousands of fans.

Check out Ice Spice’s “In Ha Mood” music video on YouTube above. Afterward, revisit her recently released Like..? EP here.

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Ice Spice’s “Like..?” Projected To Move 14,500 First-Week Units

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The early sales projections are in for Ice Spice’s highly-anticipated debut extended play, Like..? According to reports from HitsDailyDouble, the project will sell around 14,500 first-week units. This figure will likely land it outside of the top 20 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Ice Spice dropped the project on January 20 through 10K Projects and Capitol Records. She had only announced it just hours prior.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 20: Rapper Ice Spice (L) watches the New York Knicks play the Golden State Warriors in the game at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The EP features her biggest singles to date, including “Munch (Feelin’ U)”, “Bikini Bottom”, and “In Ha Mood.” The only guest verse on the project comes from Lil Tjay, who appears on “Gangsta Boo.”

“I made the song, and then I was just thinking who I would hear on it really. But I wanted it to be a real genuine collab,” Ice Spice recently told Apple Music 1’s New Music Radio. “We’ve been friends since last year, so I was just like, ‘Yeah, who better than him?’”

She added: “We’re both from the Bronx. I made the song before she passed. Right before, actually. So, yeah. That was a really sad, very exact coincidence.”

Ice Spice also explained the title of the song was in honor of the late Three 6 Mafia rapper of the same name.

“So Gangsta Boo’s fire. RIP Gangsta Boo, too. Feel me?” she said.

While the sales aren’t bad for a surprise debut EP, the critical consensus has been even more impressive. Pitchfork’s review began trending on social media after the outlet gave it a 7.6 rating out of 10. This is the same score for Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, and a higher score than many other beloved projects.

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Ice Spice’s “Like…?” Receives Same Pitchfork Rating As Kendrick’s “Mr. Morale”

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Her EP hasn’t even been on streaming services for a week, but Ice Spice’s debut is causing a bit of controversy. The Bronx rapper recently shared Like…?, and as the project gains steam, a review by Pitchfork elicited a heated response from Hip Hop fans who questioned the rating.

The outlet gave Ice’s Like…? a 7.6 on a scale of one to 10, and quickly, social media users revisited other Hip Hop reviews. Artists like Drake, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, and Metro Boomin were mentioned because Pitchfork rated all their records lower than the EP.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: (EDITOR NOTE: Image was created using a lens filter) Ice Spice and GloRilla attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Filmmagic)
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Ice Spice’s Like…? was also executive produced by RIOTUSA and hosted only one feature from Lil Tjay. The Drill-heavy project is being picked apart online as fans, as they often do, dissect the rapper’s official introduction.

However, people also listed the albums Pitchfork rated lower than Spice’s project, and it came as a surprise to many.

Drake’s Her Loss and Views, Travis Scott’s Rodeo, and Metro Boomin’s Heroes & Villains were mentioned. Also, Future’s I Never Liked You, Lil Uzi Vert and Future’s Pluto x Baby Pluto, and several others were among the albums listed.

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Meanwhile, several of these projects spawned some of the most impactful singles in recent years, but they still didn’t measure up to Ice Spice’s debut. Additionally, one of the most controversial comparisons came with Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. That acclaimed album also received a 7.6 review.

It was noted that there isn’t one singular person reviewing records, so the scale would differ.

Do you think K-Dot and Ice’s projects deserved the same rating? Check out further reactions below.

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Ice Spice Clones Take Over Times Square

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Ice Spice clones took over Times Square last night (January 21) to promote her new EP, Like..? While the rapper certainly doesn’t need any help making waves, this stunt was pretty engaging and well-received on social media. Moreover, the Internet is discussing new clips of wig-wearing dancers on the street and pairing it with their own thoughts on the album.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Ice Spice attends Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out on September 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Like..? is a collection of some of the 23-year-old’s biggest hits like “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and the recent “In Ha Mood.” Also, it includes some new tracks, namely “Princess Diana,” “Actin A Smoochie,” and “Gangsta Boo” with Lil Tjay. Even if it’s not completely new, Ice Spice’s first project sets her up for success.

Other promotional “material” for her music is her developing movements in the industry, especially when it comes to connections. When asked about her relationship with Drake, the Bronx MC said that she has no beef with the Canadian artist. After Drake seemingly dissed her on a song and unfollowed her on Instagram, people wondered what could’ve happened. Although this history is written, she did pop up at his recent show at the Apollo Theater. Things have smoothed out after all.

Regardless, a lot of people loved the Manhattan stunt. “I love creative people so much step out the box sometimes and be different,” wrote one user. However, some did joke around about it, calling the lookalikes a McDonald’s ad or an Annie flash mob. Still, others were more critical of the “marketing” behind it, speaking skeptically about what its effect truly is. Well, it started a conversation, and that’s more than many billboards or videos could say.

“Great idea but how is this suppose to make anyone listen?” one user questioned. “Marketing y’all say?! She should have also brought a billboard with a video of this on Times Square then that’s Marketing.”

What did you think of Ice Spice clones taking over Times Square to promote her new EP Like..? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest on Ice Spice.