Ice Princess
Azealia Banks
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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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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.
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Producer CreditThe track was produced by well-known musician and DJ Andrew "Analog" Balogh.
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SamplingThe song samples the track "In the Air" by Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard, and BT featuring Angela McCluskey.
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Ice Princess" was released on Azealia Banks's VEVO channel in March 2015.
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Video ThemeThe 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'.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the genre of hip-hop and electronic music.
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LyricsLyrically, "Ice Princess" talks about Banks's cold and icy demeanor when dealing with her enemies or detractors.
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Fashion AspectThe song and its music video have been praised for its high fashion aesthetics, and has been featured in several fashion-focused publications.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Ice Princess" managed to reach the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, peaking at No. 20.
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Digital StreamingAs of 2022, the "Ice Princess" official music video on YouTube has over 35 million views.
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ReceptionThe song has received positive reception from music critics, with many praising its production, lyrics, and Banks's flow and delivery.
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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.
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Racial ControversyAzealia 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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