Ice Cream

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About Ice Cream

"Ice Cream", released in 1995, is the third solo single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, from his debut studio album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995). The song features Method Man in the intro, chorus and outro, Ghostface Killah in the first verse, and Cappadonna in the third, though none of them are officially credited on the single. The B-side of the single is "Incarcerated Scarfaces" and was featured in the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005). Both songs were included on the compilation album The RZA Hits (1999). Lauryn Hill later sampled "Ice Cream" on her song "I Used to Love Him", from her album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The Game later remixed "Ice Cream" with his "Can't Understand" freestyle in 2004. 


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RZA

Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (born July 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Rza ( /ˈrɪzə/ RIZ-ə; usually styled RZA), is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in hip hop, Rza is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost all of Wu-Tang Clan's albums as well as many Wu-Tang solo and affiliate projects. He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital, along with executive producing credits for side projects. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, Rza was also a founding member of the horrorcore Hip Hop group Gravediggaz where he used the name The Rzarector. Furthermore, he has acted in several mo… more »

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11 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Ice Cream" was released by Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon on August 1, 1995. It appears on his debut solo album, “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...”.
Collaborators
This song features Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Cappadonna. The album it's featured on is often attributed to the duo of Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.
Production
RZA, also a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, produced the song. RZA's production style on this song incorporates a sped-up soul sample, which has become a hallmark of the Wu-Tang Clan's style.
Music Video
The music video for "Ice Cream" features the rappers spitting their verses in front of an ice cream truck. It's considered a classic of the mid-90s hip hop era.
Slang
The song contains a lot of slang. 'Ice Cream' is used as a metaphor for the attraction towards women, which is a creative use of slang typical of Wu-Tang lyrics.
Critical Acclaim
“Ice Cream” is considered one of Wu-Tang Clan's signature songs, often celebrated for its clever wordplay and RZA's innovative production style.
Chart Performance
"Ice Cream" was highly successful upon its release. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and number 37 on the Hot 100, making it one of the highest-charting singles by a Wu-Tang Clan member.
Samples
The song contains a sample from Earl Klugh's "A Time For Love". This sort of eclectic, unexpected sample is typical of RZA's production style.
Cultural Impact
The song's hook, delivered by Method Man, "Watch these rap n***** get all up in your guts...", has been frequently referenced and interpolated in other hip-hop songs, testifying to its lasting impact on the genre.
Legacy
In 2021, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Raekwon's “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...”, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon performed the entire album, including "Ice Cream", during a livestreamed concert. This reflects the song’s enduring popularity among fans.
Controversy
Despite its success and influence, "Ice Cream" has also been the subject of some controversy for its explicit content and its objectification of women.

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