Ice Spice serves a whole lot of sass (and class) in her latest EP, Like..?
Coined after the Bronx goddesses’ short catchphrase, the 6-track offering provides a combination of blood-pumping drill beats entirely produced by her right-hand producer, RIOTUSA. On a lyrical scale, Ice Spice speaks about zoning out the hate and focusing more on herself. At the same time, she proves track after track that she’s really that girl. Her pen game bleeds through a steady cadence and clever punchlines.
From rejecting a man’s advances to pointing out why certain females “move wock‘” a la “Princess Diana,” Ice Spice shows that the only opinion about ourselves that should matter is our own. By cheering yourself on, you’re bound to win for life.
Later in the song she proclaims, “They be chattin’ I don’t give a damn, I’m still getting money, I know who I am”.
Despite having tough skin, Ice Spice finds a moment to bare her heart. In the Lil Tjay-assisted single “Gangsta Boo,” she shoots her shot at a man who carries himself to a high standard. Unlike others, the New York native doesn’t have to do much convincing. Her sophistication is enough to win him over. “Gangsta Boo” connects upbeat drill elements with a sped-up sample of Diddy‘s “I Need A Girl Part 2.”
The other two records, “Princess Diana” and “Actin’ A Smoochie,” continue to mirror a strong side of independence from the “Munch (Feelin’ U)” chart-topper.
Fleeting from her signature sound, Ice Spice flows over a breezy Jersey Club-styled beat in “Actin A Smoochie.” In this record, she vows to commit to herself and her goals. The femcee isn’t concerned with being in a relationship at the moment. In like manner, the envy from females only motivates her to go harder.
“Princess Diana” is an extension of the previous song’s theme. In two and a half minutes, she deems herself the supreme ruler over her mini-me’s.
“B—ches not takin’ shit from me but notes/ wanna be me, so she do my emotes, and my name in her mouth, so I bet she gon’ choke,” she delivers.
Like..? features some of her hottest records like “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “In Ha Mood,” and “Bikini Bottom.” As of today, the EP has entered the top 5 on Apple Music.
