Ice Spice melts the internet: The rap sensation who dominated Google searches in 2023
She’s the Bronx-born rapper who took the world by storm with her viral hits, catchy hooks, and fierce collaborations. She’s Ice Spice, and she’s the second most googled artist of 2023, according to Google’s Year in Search report.
Ice Spice whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, started her musical career in 2021 after meeting American record producer RiotUSA while studying at college She first gained major recognition in late 2022 with her song “Munch (Feelin’ U)”, which achieved over 50 million views on YouTube and became a popular TikTok challenge She followed it with “Bikini Bottom” and “In Ha Mood”, leading up to her debut EP, Like? (2023).
But it was her collaborations with some of the biggest names in music that catapulted her to the top of the charts and the top of Google searches. She achieved her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with the Lil Tjay collaboration “Gangsta Boo”. She rose to prominence with the collaborations “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” (with PinkPantheress) “Princess Diana” (with Nicki Minaj), “Karma” (with Taylor Swift), and “Barbie World” (with Minaj and Aqua), all of which reached the top 10 of the Hot 100, making Ice Spice the first artist to garner four Hot 100 top-10 singles in 2023.
Music journalists have noted Ice Spice’s relaxed rapping style, witty lyrics, and diverse influences In 2023. Time described her as a “breakout star” Publications such as The New York Times and Billboard have dubbed her “rap’s new princess” She has been honored with the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, and the Impact Award from the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
Ice Spice has also been praised for her authenticity, charisma, and fashion sense. She has amassed a loyal fan base, who call themselves the “Spicy Gang”, and a huge social media following, with over 20 million followers on Instagram and 10 million on TikTok She has also been involved in various philanthropic causes, such as donating to the Bronx Food Bank, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, and advocating for women’s empowerment.
Ice Spice is not only a rap sensation she’s also a cultural phenomenon. She has proven herself to be a versatile, talented, and influential artist who has melted the internet with her spicy music. She is definitely one to watch in 2024 and beyond.
