Vanilla Ice, born, is an American rapper best known for his 1990 hit Ice Ice Baby. His debut album, To the Extreme, became a massive success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

Despite facing criticism, he continued releasing music and experimenting with rock and hip-hop styles. Albums like Hard to Swallow (1998) and Mind Blowin’ (1994) showcased his sound. He remains a notable figure in 90s hip-hop, influencing pop culture and the mainstream acceptance of rap music.

About the Song

Ice Ice Baby is a rap song known for its catchy beat and fast lyrics. It samples “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie. The song became a huge hit in 1990, making Vanilla Ice the first rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of the most recognizable rap songs of all time.

Lyrics of Ice Ice Baby

Intro

Yo VIP, let’s kick it

Chorus

Ice, ice, baby
Ice, ice, baby

Verse 1

Alright stop, collaborate and listen
Ice is back with my brand new invention
Something grabs a hold of me tightly
Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
“Will it ever stop?” Yo, I don’t know
Turn off the lights, and I’ll glow
To the extreme, I rock a mic like a vandal
Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle
Dance, go rush the speaker that booms
I’m killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom
Deadly, when I play a dope melody
Anything less than the best is a felony
Love it or leave it, you better gangway
You better hit bullseye, the kid don’t play
If there was a problem, yo, I’ll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it

Chorus

Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby

Verse 2

Now that the party is jumpin’
With the bass kicked in and the Vegas are pumpin’
Quick to the point, to the point, no fakin’
Cookin’ MCs like a pound of bacon
Burnin’ ’em if you ain’t quick and nimble
I go crazy when I hear a cymbal
And a hi-hat with a souped up tempo
I’m on a roll, it’s time to go solo
Rollin’ in my 5.0
With the ragtop down so my hair can blow
The girlies on standby, wavin’ just to say hi
“Did you stop?” No, I just drove by
Kept on, pursuin’ to the next stop
I busted a left and I’m headin’ to the next block
The block was dead, yo, so I continued to
A1A Beachfront Avenue
Girls were hot wearing less than bikinis
Rockman lovers driving Lamborghinis
Jealous, ’cause I’m out getting mine
Shay with a gauge and Vanilla with a 9
Ready for the chumps on the wall
The chumps acting ill because they’re full of eight ball
Gunshots ranged out like a bell
I grabbed my 9, all I heard were shells
Falling on the concrete real fast
Jumped in my car, slammed on the gas
Bumper to bumper, the avenue’s packed
I’m trying to get away before the jackers jack
Police on the scene, you know what I mean?
They passed me up, confronted all the dope fiends
If there was a problem, yo, I’ll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it

Chorus

Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla

Verse 3

Take heed ’cause I’m a lyrical poet
Miami’s on the scene just in case you didn’t know it
My town that created all the bass sound
Enough to shake and kick holes in the ground
‘Cause my style’s like a chemical spill
These are rhymes you can vision and feel
Conducted and formed, this is a hell of a concept
We make it hype and you want to step
With this. Shay plays on the fade
Slice like a ninja, cut like a razor blade
So fast, other DJs say, “Damn!”
If rhyme was a drug I’d sell it by the gram
Keep my composure when it’s time to get loose
Magnetized by the mic while I kick my juice
If there was a problem yo I’ll solve it
Check out the hook while Deshay revolves it

Chorus

Ice ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice, ice, baby
Vanilla Ice ice, baby
Vanilla Ice

Outro

Yo man, let’s get out of here
Word to your mother
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold)
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold)
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold)
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold, too cold)
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold, too cold)
Ice, ice, baby (Too cold, too cold)
Ice

Live Performances of Ice Ice Baby

1. Live at the American Music Awards

2. Live in 1991

Awards for The Song

Similar Artists Like Vanilla Ice

Here are some artists similar to Vanilla Ice that share a similar pop rap style:

• MC Hammer
  Genres: Hip-Hop, Pop Rap
  Top Albums: Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ’Em (1990), Too Legit to Quit (1991), The Funky Headhunter (1994)
• Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
  Genres: Hip-Hop, Pop Rap
  Top Albums: Music for the People (1991), You Gotta Believe (1992)
• Sir Mix-a-Lot
  Genres: Hip-Hop, Pop Rap
  Top Albums: Swass (1988), Mack Daddy (1992), Chief Boot Knocka (1994)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There Any Lyrical Video for the Song Ice Ice Baby?

Yes, you can watch the lyrical video of the song Ice Ice Baby on YouTube.

How did Vanilla Ice React to Ice Ice Baby Music Video After 34 Years?

You can watch Vanilla Ice’s reaction to the official music video of Ice Ice Baby after 34 Years below.