Despite the artwork alluding to it being trash, Ice Spice’s “Y2K” is not that bad.
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5. Oh Shhh… (Ft. Travis Scott)
Well, at least Travis Scott’s part was good…
Travis Scott drops a very good verse in “Oh Shhh…” I like his sly delivery, New York-related punchlines, and clever wordplay. I am willing to listen to this track again because of his verse. As for Ice Spice’s contributions, I hate them. The hook she delivers is way too f**king basic, and she recycles a flow that I thought she should’ve retired last year. Man.
4. Think U The Shit (Fart)
If Ice Spice can get us to promote farts, she might go down as the most influential rapper of all time.
In “Think U The Sh*t (Fart),” Ice Spice lets us know in various ways that she’s getting mad paper, that she’s rocking some luxurious s**t, and breaking hearts. She also calls out her weak competition, reminding us all that her s**t smells way worse than theirs. Yeah.
I find it hella appropriate that “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” is driven by a funky-ass beat. That s**t sounds like it’s stinky (I don’t know how something can sound stinky, but work with me here). While some will call the flows she employs over the beat elementary, I actually LOVE how she takes her time with her bars, never letting anything dictate her pace. When you’re the s**t, you flush when you feel like it, bro.
3. Phat Butt
Even though Ice Spice took Ozempic, her booty is still there.
Ice Spice talks a lot of s**t in “Phat Butt.” Throughout the track, she calls out someone who makes subpar songs, imitates her style, and uses ghostwriters. Ice also boasts about being dubbed a princess by the queen (aka Nicki Minaj), claims she can steal her competition’s men, and, of course, flaunts her ample posterior.
So, people aren’t going to like this track at all. The production sounds a little wacky, and despite her fast-paced flow, Ice Spice’s delivery lacks confidence, making her sound somewhat like a rookie. Nonetheless, it should at least galvanize her Spicers (that’s what her diehard fans are called, right?).
2. Gimmie A Light
I don’t understand why people don’t f**k with this s**t.
“Gimmie a Light” takes Sean Paul’s classic “Gimme The Light” beat and gives it a drill makeover, allowing Ice Spice to shine. Particularly, her urgent delivery and feverish energy are captivating as she rides the beat with precision. As for lyrically, Ice doesn’t hold back, questioning why she would beef with someone who has flopped and asserting her superiority in terms of both talent and appearance. While I’m a fan of Ice and Latto (I’m going to assume that she’s talking about Latto in this track) and don’t care to pick a side, I must admit, this s**t is flames!
1. Did It First (Ft. Central Cee)
Of course, a relationship between Ice Spice and Central Cee would be toxic.
“Did It First” is the ultimate cheater bop. In the track, Ice Spice and Central Cee go back and forth about being caught cheating and accusing each other of infidelity. The production boasts Jersey club vibes and slight drill elements, perfectly suiting their styles. While I like that Ice delivers her signature fast-paced flow and basic delivery, Cee is the one who stands out. He sounds a complete natural over the beat, exuding the slyest vibe I’ve ever heard.
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Ok, I lied in the first paragraph of this post…
When it comes to production, Ice Spice is a two-trick pony: She f**ks with drill and Jersey Club beats. That’s what you mainly get in Y2K. I don’t think she stands out as much when she deviates from these two sounds.
So, despite Ice Spice having a gentle face (At least to me, she does), she actually talks a lot of s**t. In Y2K, you’ll hear her take shots at her foes (Such as Latto), mock her competition, and remind us in various stinky ways that she’s the s**t and cannot be flushed. While she left so much to be desired lyrically (I would’ve loved to hear talk about her come-up in a track), at the end of the day, she feeds the microwave culture of hip-hop that we’ve all grown accustomed to.
Is Ice Spice a good rapper? Not really. While she does ride beats well, especially drill ones, and occasionally delivers clever punchlines, her verses often lack substance, and she doesn’t show much versatility in her flows. However, I find her entertaining, which counts for something, right?
One thing I love about this album is the guest appearances. Ice Spice smartly relied on just three artists: Gunna, Travis Scott, and Central Cee—all of whom are currently very popular. Unfortunately, they couldn’t help the outcome.
Just like Bill Belichick famously said, “On to Cincinnati” after New England got their ass kicked by Kansas City in 2014, for Ice Spice, all I have to say is “on to the sophomore album.”
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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You want people to pay for a subscription to see what you rated every song here? This review should especially be free
Haha I definitely feel you on that. It’s more like a donation for the hard working individuals who sift through tough albums like this one 🙂
Frl this album is trash
Ouch ?. I lost hope when I saw there was a song called “Think I’m The S**t (Fart).”