Vanilla Ice - Discography (1989-2011)
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Vanilla Ice - Discography (1989-2011)
Vanilla Ice is an American rapper who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single "Ice Ice Baby", which was the first hip hop song to top the Billboard charts. He has released six studio albums, two compilation albums, one live album, one remix album, and 25 singles in his career. His debut album, To the Extreme, was the fastest-selling hip hop album of all time and sold over seven million copies in the US alone. His discography spans various genres, from pop rap to nu metal to hardcore rap, and reflects his musical evolution and experimentation.
Studio albums
To the Extreme (1990): Vanilla Ice's breakthrough album, featuring the smash hit "Ice Ice Baby" and other popular songs like "Play That Funky Music" and "Hooked". The album was a huge commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 15 million copies worldwide. It also received positive reviews from critics, who praised Vanilla Ice's catchy hooks and charismatic delivery. The album was certified seven times platinum by the RIAA and won Vanilla Ice an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist.
Mind Blowin' (1994): Vanilla Ice's second studio album, which marked a drastic change in his image and sound. He adopted a more hardcore rap style, with explicit lyrics, gangsta themes, and heavy sampling. He also dyed his hair dreadlocks and got several tattoos. The album was a commercial flop, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling only 43,000 copies in its first week. It also received negative reviews from critics, who criticized Vanilla Ice's attempt to reinvent himself as a hardcore rapper. The album spawned two singles: "Roll 'Em Up" and "The Wrath".
Hard to Swallow (1998): Vanilla Ice's third studio album, which saw him switch to a nu metal style, influenced by bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit. He collaborated with producer Ross Robinson and featured guest appearances from members of Slipknot, Biohazard, and Snot. The album was a moderate commercial success, reaching number 89 on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. It also received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Vanilla Ice's musical experimentation but questioned his credibility as a metal artist. The album spawned three singles: "Too Cold", "S.N.A.F.U.", and "Fuck Me".
Bi-Polar (2001): Vanilla Ice's fourth studio album, which was a double-disc set that featured two distinct styles: rap on disc one (titled Skabz) and metal on disc two (titled Mind Blowin'). He collaborated with various producers and artists, including Chuck D, Insane Clown Posse, La the Darkman, and Bloodhound Gang. The album was a commercial failure, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling only 14,000 copies in its first week. It also received negative reviews from critics, who panned Vanilla Ice's lack of originality and coherence. The album spawned two singles: "Get Your Ass Up" and "Tha Weed Song".
Platinum Underground (2005): Vanilla Ice's fifth studio album, which was an independent release that featured a mix of rap and rock styles. He collaborated with various producers and artists, including DJ Swamp, Cowboy Troy, Zebrahead, and Public Enemy. The album was a commercial failure, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling only 4,000 copies in its first week. It also received negative reviews from critics, who dismissed Vanilla Ice's relevance and quality. The album spawned two singles: "Survivor" and "Ninja Rap 2".
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