Ice Spice Releases Deluxe Edition of ‘Y2K! : I’m Just A Girl’ Featuring New Tracks and Remixes from NLE Choppa, DaBaby & More
Ice Spice has just dropped the deluxe edition of her debut album, Y2K! : I’m Just A Girl, on Christmas Day, offering fans five new tracks, two of which are remixes of existing hits. The extended album, which builds upon the success of the original, features collaborations with some heavy hitters, including NLE Choppa, DaBaby, Bb Trickz, and Anuel AA.
New Tracks and Collaborations
The deluxe version kicks off with the much-anticipated “Hannah Montana,” featuring both NLE Choppa and DaBaby. Produced by the dynamic RIOTUSA, who has worked extensively with Ice Spice, this track opens with Ice Spice addressing the buzz around her recent weight loss. She acknowledges her transformation in the catchy chorus, singing, “Thank God I’m rich, I was just on a bus / Now I’m cool on a boat / Yeah, I got slim, but I still eat my oats.” The combination of braggadocio, humor, and self-assurance remains a defining trait of Ice Spice’s style.
In addition to the new collaborative track, the album introduces other fresh material, such as “Like” and “So What?” These tracks expand the narrative of Ice Spice’s unique voice within hip-hop. She also revisits some of her previous hits, releasing remixes for “BB Belt” featuring Bb Trickz and “Popa” featuring Anuel AA. The remixes give these songs new energy, providing fans with a fresh listening experience.
A Year of Milestones for Ice Spice
The release of Y2K! : I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) marks the next chapter for Ice Spice, a Bronx-born rapper who has had a year full of highs and lows. On one hand, she has experienced massive success with tracks like “Think U The S**t (Fart)” and “Did It First.” Her global tours have further cemented her place in the spotlight, and her collaborations with major artists like Central Cee, Gunna, and Travis Scott have propelled her into mainstream prominence.
However, the year hasn’t been without its challenges. Despite the success of her singles, Y2K! faced some struggles with album sales, and her cover art sparked controversy. In an interview with Rolling Stone earlier this year, Ice Spice shared her thoughts on how the internet’s reaction to her career has been a mix of praise and criticism. “Throughout my entire career, I don’t think I’ve ever had a moment of strictly praise. I think, through it all, there was always a lot of hate,” she said. “I kind of appreciate that because I find that when people are only love, they’re not as real.”
A Farewell to the Y2K! Era
With the release of the deluxe album, it seems like Ice Spice is ready to move on from her Y2K! era and enter a new phase in her career. Despite the album’s mixed reception, it has undeniably contributed to Ice Spice’s growth as an artist, helping her build a dedicated fanbase while navigating the ups and downs of fame.
Her honesty about the love-hate relationship with her internet presence has made her one of the most relatable artists in the game today. As she continues to evolve, Ice Spice remains an influential force in the hip-hop scene, with fans eagerly awaiting what she has in store next.
Fans can now listen to Y2K! : I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) on all major streaming platforms, and the accompanying “From The Block” video for “Hannah Montana” is available to watch as well. The project marks the end of an era, but one thing is clear: Ice Spice’s journey is far from over.
