Soul on Ice
Ras Kass
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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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Written by: J. AUSTIN, JOSEPH L KIRKLAND
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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.
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Album DetailsThe track "Soul on Ice" is from Ras Kass's debut album, also titled "Soul on Ice", which was released on October 1, 1996.
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Music StyleKnown 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.
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InspirationThe title "Soul on Ice" is derived from a book of the same name by Eldridge Cleaver, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party.
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Industry ReceptionThe "Soul on Ice" album is considered a classic in underground hip hop circles, despite not receiving mainstream attention at the time of its release.
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Controversial MessageThe 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.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Soul on Ice" appears on the album. This remix was produced by Diamond D, and widely appreciated for its musical composition.
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Critical AcclaimThe 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.
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Career ImpactWhile 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.
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Underrated GemDespite 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.
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Music VideoThe 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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