Soul on Ice

Ras Kass

About Soul on Ice

"Soul on Ice" is the second single released from Ras Kass' debut album, Soul on Ice. Produced by Bird, "Soul on Ice" became Ras Kass' most successful single chartwise, gaining the most success on the Hot Rap Singles chart, where it peaked at 22. Diamond D of D. I. T. C. remixed the song.


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Intro:
"Soul" (echo)

Hook:
"Soul on ice" 

Verse 1:
I was told two wrongs don't make a right
But three rights make a left
Act your age not your color 
But I'd rather act darker
Mark a page with mazes of labyrinth
F*ck up a rhyme so bad
I leave the microphone abstinent
To MC or not to MC?
Beyond B.E.T. and MTV exists me
Origin
Cause God created man and man created hip hop
I declined to participate until I was orientated
I heard 50,000 drivebys
And 49,999 was lies
No surprise, as the sun rises
Thine eyes have seen the light
But we stalk the night
I expose like an overbite
In limbo I lamp
Rape the lady kill the tramp
The wrong action for the motive
So now
Give me 50,000 black angry role models
Take me to DC I'll throw the first fuckin' bottle
Cause I don't give a f*ck about a menial existence
And I don't give a f*ck about nonviolent resistance
Civil right will not suffice
In the name of Jesus Christ they got my Soul On Ice

Hook

Verse 2:
Walkin' on skulls cause I'm two steps ahead
So I started at square three 
Now I'm Cubed like O'Shea Jackson be
Subzero catching fatalities to my spirituality
Smoke like a chimney, drink like a Kennedy
Still no remedy 
F*ck shooting a fair one
Cause open cuts from fuckin' some nigga up 
Can lead to contracting HIV positivity
You never know who got traits of femininity
What agwan, pussy wool blood clot 
And deal with the bullshit bodybot business faggot
You play the villain
There will be another soundbwoy killin'
Benadryl pumps through my adrenaline
Feelin' my raps weight 
I track Heavy like Tony Dofat
Hip hop is 2% milk but mostly no fat (phat)
And most MCs ain't prepared 
So what I say goes over your head like pubic hair
In 1999 (flip the script)
Triple six
One world government "Novus Ordo Seclorum"
Check your dead president
Represented on the one dollar bill 
And if Clinton was the answer it was a stupid question
My Soul's On Ice

Hook

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Ras Kass

John Austin IV, (born September 25, 1976) better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is a former member of the hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt. also a member of the group Golden State Warriors with Xzibit and Saafir. Editors of About.com also ranked him number 30 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). more »

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Written by: J. AUSTIN, JOSEPH L KIRKLAND

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Soul on Ice" is a song by the American rapper Ras Kass. His real name is John Austin IV, and he is originally from Carson, California.
Album Details
The track "Soul on Ice" is from Ras Kass's debut album, also titled "Soul on Ice", which was released on October 1, 1996.
Music Style
Known for his complex lyricism and polysyllabic rhymes, Ras Kass's work, including "Soul on Ice", is often categorized as West Coast hip hop and political hip hop.
Inspiration
The title "Soul on Ice" is derived from a book of the same name by Eldridge Cleaver, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party.
Industry Reception
The "Soul on Ice" album is considered a classic in underground hip hop circles, despite not receiving mainstream attention at the time of its release.
Controversial Message
The track "Soul on Ice" includes Ras Kass's views on race relations in the United States, often causing the song to be viewed as controversial.
Remix Version
A remix of "Soul on Ice" appears on the album. This remix was produced by Diamond D, and widely appreciated for its musical composition.
Critical Acclaim
The album "Soul on Ice", particularly the title track, has been credited for heightening Ras Kass's reputation in the hip-hop scene as he touched on controversial aspects like politics and religion unabashedly.
Career Impact
While the album "Soul on Ice" did not achieve significant commercial success, the title track is still considered one of Ras Kass's best songs, reflecting his stark lyricism and strong delivery.
Underrated Gem
Despite its lack of mainstream success, "Soul on Ice" has remained influential among hip hop enthusiasts and is pointed to as an example of 90s hip hop at its most introspective and confrontational.
Music Video
The music video for "Soul on Ice" depicts Ras Kass in a white, icy environment, reinforcing the "cold" and "isolated" feelings conveyed in the song lyrics.

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