Although Van Winkle was successful, he later regretted his business arrangements with SBK, which had paid him to adopt a more commercial appearance and had published fabricated biographical information without his knowledge. He strongly resented having to 'play along' with claims that he had survived violent underground gang fights while also wearing glamorized outfits. After surviving a suicide attempt by drug overdose when his mainstream fame evaporated, Van Winkle was inspired to change his musical style and lifestyle. Further albums by Van Winkle, including 'Hard to Swallow', 'Bi-Polar', and 'Platinum Underground', featured a less mainstream-oriented sound inspired by alternative metal. His latest album is 'Wisdom, Tenacity & Focus' (better known as just 'WTF'), which he released in 2011, which feature Ice's return to the more electronic and classic hip-hop sound that was present in some of his past classics.
As stated before, Van Winkle signed a contract with SBK Records in 1990, who reissued 'Hooked' under the title 'To the Extreme'. The reissue contained new artwork and music. According to Van Winkle, SBK paid him to adopt a more commercial, conventional appearance. Getting a break touring with MC Hammer, Van Winkle largely copied that artist's large stage shows, oversize pants, flamboyant hairstyles, and more. Van Winkle is quoted as saying that: {"They told me, we want you to wear these baggy pants because the young kids like it and it's all glittery and polished and everything, and I said, 'Fuck no, I'm not wearin' this gay-ass shit.' And they said, 'Well here's a million dollars, man, will you do it?' And I said, 'Fuck yes.' And anybody would have done the same thing if they were given the same chance."}
The distribution of fabricated biographical information (such as that he was from Miami rather than Texas and that he had a long gang history) also helped quickly erode his street credibility. Though confident in his rhyming abilities and flow, Van Winkle soon regretted his business agreements with SBK and even expressed reservations when his fame grew. 'To the Extreme' became the fastest selling hip hop album of all time, peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200. The album spent 16 weeks on the charts, and it sold eleven million copies before long. For many years, it remained the best selling hip hop album of all time.
Single "Ice Ice Baby" has been credited for helping diversify rap music by introducing it to a mainstream, white audience. Still, critical reviews of 'To the Extreme' have been mixed. Entertainment Weekly reviewer Mim Udovitch gave the album a B, citing "Ice Ice Baby", "Play That Funky Music", "Dancin'" and "It's a Party" as the album's highlights. Robert Christgau gave the album a Cโ rating, writing that Van Winkle's "suave sexism, fashionably male supremacist rather than dangerously obscene, is no worse than his suave beats".
Criticizing the technique and style shown, Allmusic reviewer Steve Huey wrote: {"Ice's mic technique is actually stronger and more nimble than MC Hammer's, and he really tries earnestly to show off the skills he does have. Unfortunately, even if he can keep a mid-tempo pace, his flow is rhythmically stiff, and his voice has an odd timbre; plus, he never seems sure of the proper accent to adopt. He's able to overcome those flaws somewhat in isolated moments, but they become all too apparent over the course of an entire album."}
Following the success of "Ice Ice Baby", California rapper Mario "Chocolate" Johnson, an associate of record producer Suge Knight, claimed that he had written and produced the song but had not received credit or royalties for the song. Van Winkle has often recounted the following story. Knight and two bodyguards arrived at The Palm in West Hollywood, where Van Winkle was eating. After shoving Van Winkle's bodyguards aside, Knight and his own bodyguards sat down in front of Van Winkle, staring at him before finally asking "How you doin'?" Similar incidents were repeated on several occasions. Eventually, Knight showed up at Van Winkle's hotel suite on the fifteenth floor of the Bel Age Hotel, accompanied by Johnson and a member of the Oakland Raiders. According to Van Winkle, Knight took him out on the balcony by himself, and implied that he would throw him off the balcony unless he signed the rights to the song over to Knight.
Van Winkle has changed his accounting of said story over the years, which is still controversial years on. At any rate, by late 1990, Van Winkle began an eight-month relationship with Madonna, and appeared in photographs for her book 'Sex' while living a lavish lifestyle as a commercial superstar. While on tour in 1991, Van Winkle found out that SBK had instigated the publication of a book, 'Ice by Ice: The Vanilla Ice Story in His Own Words', written by Quon and attributed to Van Winkle, which detailed false biographical information, including claims that he had attended school with Luther Campbell. According to Van Winkle: {"I was paid to have this label on it, 'authorized,' because there was like 6 or 7 books out before that says unauthorized right on the cover, meaning that it's bullshit right away. And so they paid me, I believe it was like $850,000 just to have that label and they printed the book. And it's full of shit. I read the book myself and I'm like, 'God, how could you fucking do that to me?'"}
After hiring investigators to find out who was involved in the book's publication, he found out that Quon and promoter Elaine Shock had been involved in publishing and promoting the fabricated biographical elements. Although he later greatly rejects being subject to such commercial exposure, Van Winkle found himself caught up in his 'sex, drugs, and rock n roll' lifestyle at the time. Buying motorcycles, mansions, and more, it was all a great change from his working-class upbringing.
Van Winkle's second major release was the live album 'Extremely Live', released in March 1991. It peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200. Reviews of the album were particularly negative, with Entertainment Weekly reviewer David Browne calling it "one of the most ridiculous albums ever released" (comparing it to 'The Best of Marcel Marceau', an album which consisted of two sides of silence opened by brief applause'). According to Browne, 'Extremely Live' "affords you the chance to hear inane stage patter and unaccompanied drumming, during which, one assumes, Ice and his posse are onstage dancing."
Van Winkle branched out into the film industry, making an appearance in the film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' and performing the tune "Ninja Rap". Beginning to film his own personal project, 'Cool as Ice', in April 1991, he found himself soon embroiled in more controversy. On June 3, 1991, Van Winkle was arrested in Los Angeles on firearm charges, after threatening a homeless man, James N. Gregory, with a pistol. Gregory had approached Van Winkle's car outside of a supermarket and attempted to sell him a silver chain. Van Winkle and his bodyguard were charged with three weapons offenses. Van Winkle pleaded no contest.
'Cool as Ice' opened on October 18, 1991 in 393 theaters in the United States, grossing $638,000, ranking at #14 among the week's new releases. However, it soon became a 'box office bomb' that severely weakened his career. Reviews of the film were widely negative. Film website Rotten Tomatoes, which compiles reviews from a wide range of critics, gives the film a score of 8%, and Van Winkle received a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star.
During this period, Van Winkle received criticism from other hip hop musicians. In 1991, 3rd Bass released a single called "Pop Goes the Weasel", comparing Van Winkle unfavorably to Elvis Presley. The song's music video featured Henry Rollins as Van Winkle, who is depicted as being assaulted by 3rd Bass. Del tha Funkee Homosapien referred to Van Winkle as mocking hip hop in the lyrics of "Pissin' on Your Steps", which appeared on his 1991 debut album (titled 'I Wish My Brother George Was Here').
By 1994, Van Winkle became isolated from the public spotlight, and had grown dreadlocks and began smoking cannabis. On March 22, 1994, Van Winkle released his second studio album, Mind Blowin. Reviews were unfavorable. Entertainment Weekly reviewer James Bernard called the album "more clunky than funky". Rolling Stone reviewer Danyel Smith praised the song "Get Loose" as "snappy", writing that although the lyrics are "inane", "the song is a thumping party, one of the few places where Ice loosens up. He sounds solid at the beginning of 'The Wrath' as well In 'Now and Forever,' a wet dream kind of song, Ice goes back to goofy lyrics." Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that "There isn't a single moment that establishes a distinct musical identity, and the whole thing is rather embarrassing." Primus bassist Les Claypool stated in response to Van Winkle's cannabis-oriented lyrics: "That's all fine and dandy and cute, but it could be misconstrued and manipulated by the wrong people."
Van Winkle began using ecstasy, cocaine and heroin. During periods of heavy drug use, Van Winkle received many tattoos from artist acquaintances. According to Van Winkle, "That was in my binge days. I didn't even realize how many I was getting". Van Winkle attempted suicide with a heroin overdose. After being revived, Van Winkle decided that it was time to change his lifestyle. As a symbol of his attempt to begin anew, he got a tattoo of a leaf on his stomach.
In 1995, Van Winkle set up a recording studio in Miami, and joined a grunge band, Picking Scabs. Van Winkle expressed an interest in performing hip hop-influenced rock music, but found that the band was unable to produce the sound which he was looking for. In 1997, Van Winkle married Laura, whom he had met at a party. Van Winkle later developed a friendship with producer Ross Robinson, who had become known for producing music by Deftones, Korn, Limp Bizkit and Sepultura. Robinson and Van Winkle shared an interest in motocross racing. According to Robinson, others had attempted to persuade him not to work with Van Winkle, feeling that it might hurt his reputation. Encouraged by this fear, Robinson agreed to work with Van Winkle. In an interview, Robinson stated "It's the most punk-rock thing you could do."
Van Winkle's third studio album, Hard to Swallow, featured a darker sound and lyrics than Van Winkle's previous work. Reviews of the album were generally negative. Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote that "If history is any guide, Vanilla Ice's adoption of rap-metal means that hard rock is about to move on." Richard Torres of Rolling Stone gave the album two out of five stars, writing that while "nothing, however, can redeem Ice's wack boasting," the album "isn't half-bad." In The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, Rob Kemp gave the album three out of five stars, writing that it contained Van Winkle's "most convincing music". In 1999, the music video for "Ice Ice Baby" was "retired" on the MTV special 25 Lame, in which Van Winkle himself appeared to destroy the video's master tape. When Van Winkle was given a baseball bat, he ended up destroying the show's set.
Independent releases (2000 onward)
Vanilla Ice appearing at the Tex-Mex Grill in Baltimore, Maryland.
Having attracted a following outside of his former mainstream audience, Van Winkle began recording independently. In May 2000, Van Winkle made an appearance at a wrestling match promoted by Juggalo Championship Wrestling, then known as Juggalo Championshit Wrestling, filling in for Insane Clown Posse member Joseph Utsler, who had been injured during a match. It was reported that Insane Clown Posse would make an appearance on Van Winkle's next album, tentatively titled Bomb Tha System. In October 2000, it was announced that Van Winkle's next album would be titled Skabz, and that Chuck D was confirmed to appear on the album. It was initially planned as a double album featuring a disc containing rock-oriented material and a disc of hip hop songs.
In January 2001, Van Winkle was arrested by police in Davie, Florida for assaulting Laura. According to the criminal complaint, Van Winkle and his wife argued as they drove on Interstate 595. Van Winkle admitted to pulling hair from her head to prevent her from jumping out of the truck's window. He pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly conduct four months later, and was sentenced to probation and ordered to attend family therapy sessions. In July 2001, Van Winkle performed at the second Gathering of the Juggalos. On October 23, 2001, Skabz and Bomb Tha System were released as a single album, Bi-Polar. Bradley Torreano of Allmusic disliked the album, criticizing it as "wildly uneven and at times hilariously bad". In The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, Rob Kemp gave the album one out of five stars, calling the album "utterly listless".
From January to February 2004, Van Winkle appeared on the reality television series The Surreal Life. In November 2004, Van Winkle's pet wallaroo, Bucky, and pet goat, Pancho, escaped from his Port St. Lucie, Florida home. After wandering around local streets for over a week, the animals were caught and returned to Van Winkle. He had to pay a $220 fine for expired pet tags and an undisclosed fine for the escape of the animals. On August 2, 2005, Van Winkle released his fifth studio album, Platinum Underground. Van Winkle stated that the title of the album reflected the fact that he could maintain a fanbase without mainstream airplay. Allmusic reviewer Rob Theakston panned the album, writing that it "has more bad spots in it than most".
On April 10, 2008, Van Winkle was arrested in Palm Beach County on a battery charge for allegedly kicking and hitting Laura. He was released the following day after she declared that her husband had only pushed her. In court, the couple's neighbor, Frank Morales, stated that it was merely a verbal argument. Van Winkle was ordered by a Florida court to stay away from his wife following his arrest, and to communicate with his children only if Morales accompanied him. The judge told Van Winkle that he could only contact his wife via telephone. On April 29, 2008, Van Winkle's lawyers, Bradford Cohen and Joseph LoRusso, were able to get the case dropped after providing the state attorney with evidence that conflicted with what was originally reported.
Van Winkle began following a vegetarian diet. In September 2008, Van Winkle signed a contract with Cleopatra Records, recording the cover album Vanilla Ice Is Back! at the label's request. The album was released on November 4, 2008, and contained covers of songs by Public Enemy, House of Pain, Bob Marley and Cypress Hill. IGN reviewer Spence D. called the album "an embarrassing endeavor that sounds like it should have stayed locked inside Ice's studio (or at the very least leaked on YouTube and passed off as a piss take)." On February 27, 2009, Van Winkle performed as part of a joint performance with MC Hammer in Orem, Utah. In March 2009, Van Winkle participated in a Virgin Mobile advertising campaign titled "Right Music Wrongs", apologizing for his 1990s image. As part of the campaign, Van Winkle was placed on "trial", and was voted innocent by users of the campaign website. In August 2009, Van Winkle announced on his official Twitter account that he had signed a contract with StandBy Records, who will release his sixth studio album, Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery.
Style and influences
Van Winkle performing in Massachusetts on February 16, 2007
Van Winkle's current live performances feature a mix of newer, rock-influenced material and old school hip hop. Van Winkle performs with a live drummer and DJ, and sometimes sprays his audience with bottled water. Describing his performances, Van Winkle stated "It's high energy, stage diving, pyrotechnics, girls showing their breasts. It's crazy party atmosphere." In promotion of Hard to Swallow, Van Winkle toured with a seven-piece live band which included bassist Scott Shriner. The band opened with rock-oriented material from Hard to Swallow and concluded with older hip hop songs.
Van Winkle stated that his musical style was influenced by underground music, rather than mainstream music, and that his influences included hip hop and funk artists such as Funkadelic, Rick James and Parliament. Van Winkle also stated that he enjoys Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot and System of a Down. Van Winkle sometimes plays bass, drums and keyboards on studio recordings. Rapper G-Child, best known for her appearance on ego trip's The (White) Rapper Show, has credited Van Winkle as being a major influence on her work. After meeting Van Winkle in 2000, G-Child performed freestyle raps at six of Van Winkle's performances, and opened for him four times.
Band members
Current
* DJ Dirty Chopstix โ turntables and background vocals
* Keith Reber โ drums
* DJ DP - turntables and background vocals
Former
* D-Shay โ disc jockey
* Clint Barlow - drums
* Earthquake โ disc jockey
* Rod J โ disc jockey
* Zero โ disc jockey
* Scott Shriner โ bass
Discography
Main article: Vanilla Ice discography
* To the Extreme (1990)
* Extremely Live (1991)
* Mind Blowin (1994)
* Hard to Swallow (1998)
* Bi-Polar (2001)
* Platinum Underground (2005)
* Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery (2009)
* WTF (2011)
Hip Hop Rules
Vanilla Ice Lyrics
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Hip hop rules
And if ya didn't know
Hip hop rules
Kick the ill flow
Hip hop rules
I'm breakin all the news
Hip hop rules
Big black skinny nigga
6'4" with the .44
Got the slow flow it sound like coke dough
In the Benzo smokin on Coco
My blood niggas say I'm true Vatos loco
For real had a Land Cruiser before my deal
Then I copped a 400 Lex and I'm set
Moving through the projects like Tyrannosaurus Rex
Shootin Tex at sets make a ho clits wet
Now I cash big checks tryin to own assets
Built like the Aztecs
Why you niggas ass bet
Remember Ice Ice Baby
Drove you crazy then I was big as Jay-Z
I got paid and I got swayze
Eatin' shrimp with my feet up made me lazy
I bought about 10 cars and about 5 cribs
Out in the woods nobody knows where I live
Got a beautiful wife and two kids
But I'm married to hip hop and that's how it is
Cause
Chorus:
Hip hop rules
And if ya didn't know
Hip hop rules
Kick the ill flow
Hip hop rules
I'm breakin all the news
Hip hop rules
From the old to the new school
It's been a long time since you seen me
On the TV V-Ice is here for sheezy
Takin' what's mine
Cause it's my time to hit y'all with a new style of rhyme
Yeah
This is hip rock it can't be stopped
Bomb tha system
Straight to the top
Millions of dollars I been spendin' em
I love rap, I paved the way for Eminem
Needless to say I rap back today
Y'all forgot about me like y'all forgot about Dre
But I'm still here
With no fear I say what I want and make sure its clear
Yo
I play ball break jaws break all types of laws
Militant haters wanna kill me with a cause
Feel me
I been nice since the P was free back when KRS was runnin shit
Wit BDP
I spit rapnology wack rappers follow me
Let me take you to my Shaolin temple where scholars be
Studying astronomy and the world's prophecy
Giving sight to the blind enabling them to see
It's me GOD equal 4 plus 3
Coped a 6 with the V for the year 2G
Stay blowin on trees, how many guns? 23
But it only take one to make you history
My clan hold me nobody control me
So fuck a PO and being parolee
I write solely light grey Roley
Not the Bible but I lead a church of niggas Holy
Because
Chorus:
Hip hop rules
And if ya didn't know
Hip hop rules
Kick the ill flow
Hip hop rules
I'm breakin all the news
Hip hop rules
From the old to the new school
I've got dawgs up north
I've got dawgs down south
I've got dawgs that'll smack blood out of your mouth
Then lick they hand
It's the Darkman brother number 12 from the Wu-Tang Clan
You heard me on Gza you heard me on Deck
That was me with ODB that bust a Tek
La and Vanilla want money like Rockfeller
If not I'll have to pop a fella
I'm the illest Caucasian, rhymes blazin
I went 17 platinum, amazin'
Now just listen to the sound I kick
Chillin with my man La, watchin gangsta flicks
Don't ask why? I cheer for the bad guy
Maybe it's the hydro, I'm so high
Or maybe it's the Xtasy gettin the best of me
The industry keeps on testin me
But I won't fold I'm just too bold
One thing about Ice I stay cold
In his song "Hip Hop Rules," Vanilla Ice asserts that hip hop is still king and that he's still a force to be reckoned with in the genre. In the first verse, he boasts about his wealth and success, including his cars, homes, and family. He also declares that he's dedicated to hip hop and that it will always be his primary focus. In the second verse, he name-drops several hip hop legends and suggests that he's just as skilled and relevant as he was back in the day. He also touches on some of the controversies he's faced and dismisses his critics.
The chorus of "Hip Hop Rules" is a simple, catchy declaration of Vanilla Ice's love for hip hop and his belief that it's the most powerful and influential genre in music. By repeating the phrase "Hip hop rules," Vanilla Ice is essentially trying to convince his listeners (and perhaps himself) that he's still relevant and important in the world of hip hop. Throughout the song, he emphasizes his skills as a rapper, his devotion to the art form, and his status as a pioneer who's paved the way for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hip hop rules
Hip hop music is important and influential in our culture
And if ya didn't know
In case you were not aware
Kick the ill flow
Rap with a great rhythm and exciting lyrics
I'm breakin all the news
I'm sharing something new and surprising
From the old to the new school
From the early days of hip hop to the modern era
Big black skinny nigga
A description of his physical appearance: tall, thin, black man
6'4" with the .44
He is 6 feet and 4 inches tall and carries a .44 caliber gun
Got the slow flow it sound like coke dough
His rapping is slow and smooth, similar to the way cocaine is mixed with flour to create a drug called "coke dough"
In the Benzo smokin on Coco
He is driving his Mercedes Benz and smoking a type of marijuana called Cocoa
My blood niggas say I'm true Vatos loco
His friends from the Bloods gang think he's a true crazy Latino (Vatos loco)
For real had a Land Cruiser before my deal
He had a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV before signing a record deal
Then I copped a 400 Lex and I'm set
He bought a Lexus LS 400 luxury car and is now satisfied
Moving through the projects like Tyrannosaurus Rex
He is driving around the low-income housing projects in his car like a T-Rex, powerful and dominant
Shootin Tex at sets make a ho clits wet
He shoots guns at rival gangs to make their female members aroused
Now I cash big checks tryin to own assets
He is now making a lot of money and trying to buy assets such as property
Built like the Aztecs
Strong and powerful like the ancient Aztec civilization
Why you niggas ass bet
Why are you doubting me or not showing confidence in me?
Remember Ice Ice Baby
Remember his famous song "Ice Ice Baby"
Drove you crazy then I was big as Jay-Z
His song was very popular and he was famous like Jay-Z
I got paid and I got swayze
He made a lot of money and is now rich like the late actor Patrick Swayze
Eatin' shrimp with my feet up made me lazy
He is enjoying life, relaxing, and not working too hard
I bought about 10 cars and about 5 cribs
He has purchased around 10 cars and 5 houses
Out in the woods nobody knows where I live
He lives in a remote area where not many people know his location
Got a beautiful wife and two kids
He has a lovely wife and two children
But I'm married to hip hop and that's how it is
He is dedicated to his music career and will continue doing it for life
It's been a long time since you seen me
It has been a while since you have seen him
On the TV V-Ice is here for sheezy
He is now back on TV and his name is pronounced "V-Ice"
Takin' what's mine
He is taking what he deserves
Cause it's my time to hit y'all with a new style of rhyme
It's his moment to impress everyone with a new type of rapping
This is hip rock it can't be stopped
His style of rap is a combination of hip hop and rock, and it won't be stopped
Bomb tha system
He wants to disrupt the system
Straight to the top
He wants to reach the top of his profession
Millions of dollars I been spendin' em
He has been spending millions of dollars
I love rap, I paved the way for Eminem
He loves rap music and believes he has influenced Eminem's career
Needless to say I rap back today
It's obvious that he still raps today
Y'all forgot about me like y'all forgot about Dre
People have forgotten about him like they forgot about Dr. Dre
But I'm still here
He is still around
With no fear I say what I want and make sure its clear
He is not afraid to speak his mind and make sure his message is understood
Yo
Synonymous with "Hey" or "Listen"
I play ball break jaws break all types of laws
He is tough and violent and breaks many laws
Militant haters wanna kill me with a cause
People who hate him are trying to kill him with a reason
Feel me
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I been nice since the P was free back when KRS was runnin shit
He has been good at rapping since a long time ago when Public Enemy was popular and KRS-One was successful
Wit BDP
With Boogie Down Productions, a hip hop group that KRS-One was a part of
I spit rapnology wack rappers follow me
He raps with a technicality and other bad rappers try to copy him
Let me take you to my Shaolin temple where scholars be
He wants to show you his place where smart people study
Studying astronomy and the world's prophecy
They are learning about science and predicting events in the future
Giving sight to the blind enabling them to see
They are improving people's lives by helping them see
It's me GOD equal 4 plus 3
He is a great rapper, as great as the number 7 (4+3)
Coped a 6 with the V for the year 2G
He bought a Mercedes Benz S600 with the letter V in the year 2000
Stay blowin on trees, how many guns? 23
He smokes marijuana and has 23 guns
But it only take one to make you history
You only need one bullet to kill somebody and make them history
My clan hold me nobody control me
His gang supports him and he doesn't let anyone control him
So fuck a PO and being parolee
He doesn't care about probation officers or being on parole
I write solely light grey Roley
He has a light grey Rolex watch and writes songs alone
Not the Bible but I lead a church of niggas Holy
He is a leader among black men even though he is not associated with the Bible or a traditional church
I've got dawgs up north
He has friends in the northern part of his city who are loyal to him
I've got dawgs down south
He also has friends in the southern part of his city who are loyal to him
I've got dawgs that'll smack blood out of your mouth
He has friends who are violent and can beat people up
Then lick they hand
They will then lick the blood from their hand
It's the Darkman brother number 12 from the Wu-Tang Clan
He's part of the Wu-Tang Clan and goes by the name "Darkman brother number 12"
You heard me on Gza you heard me on Deck
You may have heard him rap with rappers GZA and Deck
That was me with ODB that bust a Tek
He was with Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) who fired a gun
La and Vanilla want money like Rockfeller
He and his friend La want to be rich like the Rockefeller family
If not I'll have to pop a fella
If they don't get rich, they may have to shoot somebody
I'm the illest Caucasian, rhymes blazin
He is the best white rapper and his rhymes are on fire
I went 17 platinum, amazin'
He sold 17 million albums which is amazing
Now just listen to the sound I kick
Listen to his music
Chillin with my man La, watchin gangsta flicks
He is hanging out with his friend La, watching violent movies
Don't ask why? I cheer for the bad guy
He likes cheering for the villain in movies
Maybe it's the hydro, I'm so high
He is probably high on marijuana
Or maybe it's the Xtasy gettin the best of me
He may also be under the influence of ecstasy
The industry keeps on testin me
The music business keeps challenging him
But I won't fold I'm just too bold
He won't give up because he is strong and brave
One thing about Ice I stay cold
He keeps his calm demeanor even in tough situations
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Jesse Ward
Genuinely genius song and video. I'm impressed by this perplexing endeavour. Hella sick!
Dion Britten
The thing I like about this it has that old school feel 80s 90s which in my opinion what's the best years of hip hop and rap which is a good thing something we need more of the the real music that got lost keep it up and hope to hear more ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
KenTerminatedDQ
I don't care what anyone says: Ice is not a bad rapper.
The dude is around his 40s. This song is much better than Ice's songs in the 90s and I dare say, it's better than 80 percent of today's rap songs.
Seriously, the hell with trap music. I hope ice makes a comeback. #REALTALK
Tyhler Novac
Vanilla Ice is 52 years old.... Born 1967... ...
Caleb Routt
No itโs not lol
MONKEMAN
KenTerminatedbyGoogle finally someone I can understand
KenTerminatedDQ
@Constitutional Republican If it's as good as Vanilla Sprite, sign me in.
I hope Ice makes a comeback on the charts. #REALTALK
Constitutional Republican
He actually never left. Hes got plenty to drop.
Jai dubb White
Vanilla ice killed that track๐ฏ๐ฅ
manny Pep
Bringing old school
Hip hop back to the scene! Resurrected !! Keep it coming bro!