Ice (Kelly Rowland song)
"Ice" | ||||
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Single by Kelly Rowland featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
from the album Talk a Good Game | ||||
Released | August 14, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:09 | |||
Label | Republic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dwayne Carter, Sean Garrett, Kelly Rowland, Noel "Detail" Fisher | |||
Producer(s) | Noel "Detail" Fisher, Sean Garrett | |||
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"Ice" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on August 24, 2012. It was originally the lead single from Rowland's fourth studio album, Talk a Good Game (2013), however it did not make the album's final cut. The song was written by Rowland, Sean Garrett, Noel Fisher and Wayne, while the production was helmed by Garrett and Fisher. "Ice" is the third collaboration between Rowland and Wayne, following the Destiny's Child collaboration "Soldier" (2004), and her solo single "Motivation" (2011).
"Ice" is a midtempo
Background and release
Following the chart success of her
Composition
"Ice" was written by Rowland, Sean Garrett, Noel Fisher and Lil Wayne, while the production was helmed by Fisher and Garrett.[8][9] The song features guest vocals from Wayne, who previously collaborated with Rowland on "Motivation".[8] "Ice" is a slow midtempo R&B song, also considered "a melodic ballad", which features a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light synth riffs.[10] A reviewer of DJ Booth wrote that Rowland "uses a synth-driven and stripper-friendly beat from producer Detail to set the mood, letting the world know that her man’s love is so good it gives her the chills".[9]
Lyrically, on the song, Rowland instructs her male lover on how to properly use an ice cube on her naked body.[10] She sings: "When you come and lay between it this time / Take the ice cube (boy you know what) / Sit it right below my navel and watch what I do / And that’s my favorite angle / My legs are numb now / Your lovin’ be givin’ me chills".[10] During the chorus, Rowland sings: "You're like ice, I-C-E / Feels so nice, scorching me".[8] Wayne obliges Rowland with a few double-entrendres in his sexualized verse, "Uh, ice, ice baby / Shake that a — just like dice baby / You hot and I’m Tunechi / I beat the cat, animal cruelty".[10] "[10] Wayne continues rapping: "Pillow under her stomach, the other pillow she bite / Would you like anything? Cause I'll do anything you like".[8]
Critical reception
"Ice" received positive reviews from most
However, Katherine St Asaph of Pop Dust gave the song 2.5 out of five stars, writing that the song "is more like a bath drawn and left to cool. That’s why the chorus (and the very first lyrics) can start with something as underwritten as 'you’re like ice, I-C-E, feels so nice', why the only surprise about the ice-cube play is how unceremoniously it enters the picture, why Wayne can get away with essentially the same thing he did last time around".[15] Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly gave "Ice" a B rating and commented that "Wayne's verse is lukewarm, but her confident control over this kinky sex jam keeps the focus more on carnal desires, and less on potential frostbite."[16]
Chart performance
"Ice" made its debut on the US
Music video
The music video for the song premiered on
Track listing
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | August 14, 2012[6] | Urban radio
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Republic Records |
Ireland | August 24, 2012[7] | Digital download | Universal Music |
United Kingdom | August 26, 2012[21][22] | Universal Island | |
United States | August 28, 2012[26] | Republic Records | |
October 16, 2012[27] | Rhythmic radio |
References
- ^ Viacom. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ Buzz Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ Daniels, Colin (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland debuts new single 'Ice' – listen". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland reveals 'Ice' cover art". Music City Post. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "Kelly Rowland Releases Cover Art For New Single 'Ice'". RTT News. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland". iTunes Store (Ireland). Apple. January 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Ramirez, Erika (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne 'Ice' Collabo Leaks: Listen". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne – Ice – Listen". DJ Booth. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g Fitzgerald, Trent (July 4, 2012). "Kelly Rowland, 'Ice' feat. Lil Wayne – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ "New Music: Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne –'Ice'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- Viacom. July 3, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (July 3, 2012). "Lil Wayne teams with David Guetta & Chris Brown for sci-fi-tinged 'Imagine' video". HitFix. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ Daw, Robbie (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland And Lil Wayne Team Up Again On 'Ice'". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ St. Asaph, Katharine (July 3, 2012). "The Singles Bar: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne, 'Ice'". Pop Dust. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- Time Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ a b "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). KMCIA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). KMCIA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne)". 7Digital UK Store. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2012-09-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) [Explicit]". 7Digital UK Store. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2012-09-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Official Urban Chart Top 100".
- Gaon Chart. 2012-09-01. Archived from the originalon December 19, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland". iTunes Store (United States). Apple. January 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012.