New York City rapper Ice Spice has been making waves in the music industry, thanks in part to her recent collaboration with pop sensation Taylor Swift. The 24-year-old artist, born Isis Naija Gaston, joined forces with Swift in 2023 for a remix of the hit song 'Karma,' leading to a surge of new music releases and public appearances.
In a recent interview with Billboard for its 2024 Women in Music series, Ice Spice revealed the valuable advice she received from Swift during their time in the studio. Swift's words of wisdom, 'No matter what, just keep making music and everything’s going to be fine,' resonated with the young rapper.
Following the success of the 'Karma' remix, Ice Spice dropped the deluxe version of her Like..? EP and unveiled three new singles: 'Deli,' 'Pretty Girl,' and 'Think U the S–t (Fart).' She is currently gearing up for the release of her debut studio album, Y2K, a project that holds significance as a nod to her January 1, 2000, birthday.
Ice Spice's friendship with Swift has also connected her with another favorite artist, Lana Del Rey. The rapper expressed her admiration for Del Rey, describing her as an artist whose every song feels like a hit.
Ice Spice's musical influences extend to Rihanna, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, with Minaj notably contributing to the remix of Ice Spice's track 'Princess Diana.' Reflecting on the collaboration, Ice Spice expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with Minaj and witness the song's success.
Swift, in a 2023 interview with Variety, commended Ice Spice's dedication to her craft and praised her ability to navigate the industry with professionalism and authenticity. Swift highlighted Ice Spice's unique approach to her career, emphasizing the rapper's commitment to forging her own path while staying true to her artistic vision.
