Vanilla Ice’s Captivating Delivery of ‘Ice Ice Baby’

“Ice Ice Baby” is a hip-hop song by American rapper Vanilla Ice. It was released in 1989 as the lead single from his debut album, “To the Extreme.” The song became a massive commercial success and is one of the most well-known tracks of the early 1990s hip-hop era.

“Ice Ice Baby” is famous for its catchy bassline, which samples the bassline from Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure.” Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, delivers rhymes over the infectious beat, showcasing his rapid delivery and confident stage presence.

Notable lyrics from the opening include:

“All right stop, collaborate, and listen
Ice is back with my brand new invention”

The song’s success was not only due to its catchy beat but also the memorable hook and Vanilla Ice’s energetic performance. “Ice Ice Baby” topped the charts, making Vanilla Ice the first rapper to achieve a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite its initial success, the song also faced criticism for its sampling and similarities to “Under Pressure.” Over the years, “Ice Ice Baby” has become a pop culture phenomenon and is often cited as a symbol of the early ’90s hip-hop scene.