Ice Princess

Azealia Banks

About Ice Princess

"Ice Princess" is a song recorded by American rapper Azealia Banks for her debut studio album Broke with Expensive Taste (2014). It was released as the fourth single from the album on March 23, 2015. Production of the song was handled by AraabMuzik, while it was written by Banks, Kevin James, and Jonathan Harris. "Ice Princess" contains a sample of "In the Air", originally produced by progressive house DJ Morgan Page. Lyrically, Banks brags about her wealth, with Jordan Sargent of Pitchfork Media describing it as Banks "spitting knotty rhymes about her diamonds". "Ice Princess" garnered praise from music critics, with one describing the song as "Banks at her best". To promote the song, an accompanying music video for the track was released on March 31, 2015. It features Banks ruling over a kingdom of ice warriors, flying through the sky destroying anything colorful while turning everything into ice. 


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2014
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I’m so cold I’m dripping icicles
I go and take your man that nigga might miss you
Spent his whole commission on my neck and ear
To stand around me need to have ya winter gear
Pay me coats and benz's and that berg-ice
That’s why I do not feel these bitches, frostbite
Grown money, ever since a youngin' made my own money
You broke honey, and they call me Banks, cause I can loan money
Colder than December, my diamonds on Anna Wintour
So that’s fly ice in my life
I don’t see no limits so I strive and I shine twice
I ride around and get it, just listen for a minute
That was only one thought let me finish
Competition Imma beat 'em so relentless
Ima be legendary when I end this
They rise when I arrive in this
“All Hail The Supreme Ice Princess!”
Tell the carriage, hurry up and come and get me
Tell the haters run along you can miss me
Hollywood you can go and A-list me
I like a shot of hard whiskey

Feelin' it, I'm feeling a change
I'm feeling it, in the air
I’m feelin' it, I'm feeling a change
I'm feeling it, in the air
So let me in!

Her motives is frozen
Giving chill pill to them polars
Corrosive, the coldest, city is a tundra
Stay focused, no wonder, frigid princess come from
Cold cash and them ice chunks, Stone frost in my Celine pumps
Rolls-Royce, snow white-ups
Colder than December, diamonds on Anna Wintour
These glaciers glamor and glisten
Antarctic, it's like a blizzard, my jargon
F*ck you I’m frigid
Cool it down or get avalanched
Igloo’d cold-cased and bodied
And ice-cubed up in the lobby
Bitch, white fox, peep the opulence
Ice box the coolest confidence
Isis-Queen, the Icy-Witch
Winterfresh in that whitey-Benz
Shimmering Aphrodite
Winter-wonderland body so frosty in that bugatti
Porcelain-Snowflakin’ Papi , popsicle in ya pocket
I’m polarizing ya profits
I freeze ‘em, flip ‘em, and rock it
Cocoa a-la mode, who’s frozen from head to toe
Ice-grillin’ the status quo
Cold-killer so now you know

Feelin' it, I'm feeling a change
I'm feeling it, in the air
I’m feelin' it, I'm feeling a change
I'm feeling it, in the air
So let me in!

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Azealia Banks

Azealia Amanda Banks (born May 31, 1991) is an American rapper and singer. Originally from Harlem, New York, Banks at a young age pursued an interest in musical theatre before eventually becoming interested in a career as a recording artist. She adopted the pseudonym "Miss Bank$" and began releasing her music onto the internet in early 2009. more »

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Written by: NED SHEPARD, AZEALIA BANKS, KEVIN JAMES, OSSAMA AL SARRAF, MORGAN PAGE, JONATHAN HARRIS, ABRAHAM ORELLANA, BRIAN TRANSEAU, ANGELA MCCLUSKEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"Ice Princess" is a song by American rapper Azealia Banks from her debut studio album, "Broke with Expensive Taste", which was released in 2014.
Producer Credit
The track was produced by well-known musician and DJ Andrew "Analog" Balogh.
Sampling
The song samples the track "In the Air" by Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard, and BT featuring Angela McCluskey.
Official Video
The official music video for "Ice Princess" was released on Azealia Banks's VEVO channel in March 2015.
Video Theme
The music video is distinguished by its distinctive icy theme where Banks stars as a Medusa-like character with snakes for hair, becoming a literal 'ice princess'.
Genre Classification
The song is classified under the genre of hip-hop and electronic music.
Lyrics
Lyrically, "Ice Princess" talks about Banks's cold and icy demeanor when dealing with her enemies or detractors.
Fashion Aspect
The song and its music video have been praised for its high fashion aesthetics, and has been featured in several fashion-focused publications.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Ice Princess" managed to reach the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, peaking at No. 20.
Digital Streaming
As of 2022, the "Ice Princess" official music video on YouTube has over 35 million views.
Reception
The song has received positive reception from music critics, with many praising its production, lyrics, and Banks's flow and delivery.
Cultural Impact
"Ice Princess" is often cited as one of Azealia Banks's standout tracks and has generated a significant fanbase. It helped establish Banks's reputation for intricate lyricism and bold, forward-thinking production choices.
Racial Controversy
Azealia Banks faced backlash over the song's music video because racially sensitive modifications were done to her look to achieve the "Ice Princess" aesthetic. Some critics and fans alike suggested that her visibly lighter skin in the video reinforced colorism. However, Banks who is known for her outspoken nature, fiercely defended her artistic expressions.

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