Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but h… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but his parents are from Jamaica. He got his nickname Ice when he was in high school. He was interested in clubs and breakdancing when he met Roberto Zanetti in Italy. They got together and made a single called Easy. The genre that Campbell is most popular in is reggae. The single was very successful all over Europe, but it was not considered to be Eurodance. Later in the early nineties, Roberto Zanetti met Alexia who became the future vocalist of their Eurodance hits. His album Ice' N' Green released in 1994 was extremely successful and the two most successful songs were Think About the Way and It's a Rainy Day featuring Alexia. Other successful songs from the same album include Take Away the Colour, Russian Roulette, Dark Night Rider, and Run Fa Cover.

Although the main genre for these songs is Eurodance, it does have a considerable amount of Italian influence. This is especially prevalent in Dark Night Rider and It's a Rainy Day. But Think about the Way and It's a Rainy Day were so successful that many Eurodance fans still listen to them. In 1994, due to some legal issues, Ice MC separated from Roberto Zanetti and Alexia. In 1996, Ice MC struck back with a new album called The Dredatour. The hit song of the album was the pure Eurodance song Give me the Light, but the album itself wasn't particularly successful. After this, many thought that Campbell had caused irreparable damage to his career.

At the end of 2002 he decided to return to Italy and to contact Robyx (Roberto Zanetti) again. Together, they decided to realize a new project. Ice and Robyx started by writing some new material and, at the beginning of 2004, they withdrew into the studio to record a new album.

Double or Quits
Ice MC Lyrics

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What what you you gonna gonna do do
When this nigga nigga come come through through
Nuff nuff chitty chitty chat fat fat
No no never never sound sound wak wak
Too too many many try try this this
But but my my stylo's the business
I I hit hit you you puick puick
With with something that's wetter than liquid

Wizz kid widda widda doudle doudle lik lik
Vihe vibe strong strong devils on my dick dick
Make make dollar dollar bill dill daily
Cool cool take it take it easy with a lady
Fresh fresh digga nigga don't don't test test
End up with an arrow through your chest
Free free style style duck duck wild wild
Dreada Dreadatour tour versitile

Double or quits come get a fix
Dreadatour kicking the funkyfied lyrix
Double or quits come get a fix
Live and direct with the snare an' drum kicks
Double or quits come get a fix
Dreadatour kicking the funkyfied lyrix
Double or quits come get a fix
Live and direct with the snare an' drum kicks

When l'm on the mike I have no time to bore
Like a centre forward yo my rymes they score
I'm true to the game I used to think we're all the same
But now I know l'm different
Just watch me kick it hardcore
I live in Italy the place of Pussy Galore
You can fuck'em in the car
Or even on the kitchen floor
Everyone wanna get with the Dreadatour
But if you mess around baby
You'll go through the creaky door ... like that

Big up to my nephew D.J. Shorty Blitz
Big up to Mimma wid ya tumpty tough tits
Big up to Charlie helpin to make hits
Little down to Zetta boy we break you down to bits
Big up to the yardies who mix up with the brits
Big to Eddie Murphy who give me the fits
Big up to Suzanna for your digits

And to the blacks in the flicks
And to Jah for lyrics

Overall Meaning

The first verse in Ice MC's song "Double or Quits" is a declaration of his superiority as a rapper. He tells listeners that when he comes through, they will be in awe because his style is unmatched. He mocks other rappers who try to compete with him, saying their chatter is fat and never sounds good. Ice MC claims that his style is the real deal and that he'll hit listeners so hard it will feel like something wetter than liquid. The last few lines of the verse are a boast, talking about how strong his vibe is and how even the devil is interested in him.

The chorus is a call to action, inviting listeners to come and test their skills against him. He tells them he's ready to double or quit, meaning he's willing to take a risk and bet big. Ice MC reminds his listeners that his style is funky and fresh, and he's not afraid to be versatile.

The second verse is a continuation of his bragging about his skills as an MC. He's compared himself to a centre forward (striker) in soccer, emphasizing that he knows how to score with his rhymes. He also mentions that he lives in Italy, where he claims to be able to have sex with women anywhere, even on the kitchen floor. He also shouts out a few people that he respects, but also takes a dig at someone, saying that they will be broken down to bits.

Line by Line Meaning

What what you you gonna gonna do do
What actions are you going to take when I arrive?

When this nigga nigga come come through through
When I, the Dreadatour, arrive on the scene

Nuff nuff chitty chitty chat fat fat
There is too much meaningless talk going on

No no never never sound sound wak wak
All the chatter is just nonsense

Too too many many try try this this
Too many people attempt to compete with me

But but my my stylo's the business
My unique style is the best in the business

I I hit hit you you puick puick
I strike you quickly and suddenly

With with something that's wetter than liquid
I hit you with something powerful that causes chaos

Wizz kid widda widda doudle doudle lik lik
I am a talented and versatile artist

Vihe vibe strong strong devils on my dick dick
My energy is strong and I attract attention

Make make dollar dollar bill dill daily
I earn money on a daily basis

Cool cool take it take it easy with a lady
I treat women with respect and take my time

Fresh fresh digga nigga don't don't test test
I am a fresh and unique artist - don't try to compete with me

End up with an arrow through your chest
If you go up against me, you will end up getting hurt

Free free style style duck duck wild wild
I have a free and wild style of rapping

Dreada Dreadatour tour versitile
I am the Dreadatour, a versatile artist

Double or quits come get a fix
Take a risk and see what happens

Dreadatour kicking the funkyfied lyrix
I am the Dreadatour, bringing my unique style to my lyrics

Live and direct with the snare an' drum kicks
I am performing live with raw energy and percussion

When l'm on the mike I have no time to bore
When I am performing, there is no time for boredom

Like a centre forward yo my rymes they score
My rhymes are powerful and score points like a soccer forward

I'm true to the game I used to think we're all the same
I am authentic and dedicated to my craft

But now I know l'm different
But I realize I am unique

Just watch me kick it hardcore
Watch me perform with intense energy and passion

I live in Italy the place of Pussy Galore
I reside in Italy, a place of sexual freedom

You can fuck'em in the car
Sex can happen anywhere, even in a car

Or even on the kitchen floor
Or on the floor of a kitchen

Everyone wanna get with the Dreadatour
Everyone wants to be associated with me

But if you mess around baby
But if you act out of line

You'll go through the creaky door ... like that
You will face consequences

Big up to my nephew D.J. Shorty Blitz
Shout out to my talented nephew D.J. Shorty Blitz

Big up to Mimma wid ya tumpty tough tits
Shout out to Mimma, a woman with strong and beautiful characteristics

Big up to Charlie helpin to make hits
Shout out to Charlie, who contributes to making hit songs

Little down to Zetta boy we break you down to bits
But we have negative feelings towards Zetta and will dismantle them

Big up to the yardies who mix up with the brits
Shout out to people from Jamaica who mix with people from the UK

Big to Eddie Murphy who give me the fits
Shout out to Eddie Murphy, who makes me laugh and entertains me

Big up to Suzanna for your digits
Shout out to Suzanna for giving me her phone number

And to the blacks in the flicks
And to black people in the movies

And to Jah for lyrics
And thanks to Jah for providing inspiration for my lyrics

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN (GB) CAMPBELL, IAN COLIN CAMPBELL, KEN THAI TABET, VIERI RISTORI

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