Vanilla Ice - Discography (1989-2011)

Vanilla Ice is one of the most controversial and influential figures in hip hop history. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his debut album To the Extreme, which featured the smash hit "Ice Ice Baby". He was the first rapper to top the Billboard charts and to sell over 10 million copies of an album. He also faced a lot of criticism and backlash for his image, style, and credibility as a rapper. He went through several changes in his musical direction, from pop rap to hardcore rap to nu metal to rap rock. He released six studio albums, two compilation albums, one live album, one remix album, and 25 singles between 1989 and 2011. In this article, we will take a look at his discography and how it reflects his career and legacy.

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To the Extreme (1990)

This is the album that made Vanilla Ice a star. It was released on August 28, 1990 by SBK Records and Ultrax Records. It was produced by Vanilla Ice himself, along with DJ Earthquake and Khayree. It featured the singles "Play That Funky Music", "Ice Ice Baby", "I Love You", and "Stop That Train". The album was a huge commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and selling over seven million copies in the US alone. It also charted well in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and the UK. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its catchy hooks and beats, but criticized its lyrics and originality. The album was also accused of plagiarism, especially for "Ice Ice Baby", which sampled the bassline from Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" without permission.

Extremely Live (1991)

This is a live album by Vanilla Ice, recorded during his To The Extreme Tour in 1990 and 1991. It was released on March 6, 1991 by SBK Records. It featured live versions of his songs from To the Extreme, as well as some new tracks, such as "Road to My Riches", "Satisfaction", and "Havin' a Roni". The album was a moderate success, reaching number 30 on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 500,000 copies in the US. It also charted in Australia and the UK. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised his energy and charisma on stage, but criticized his vocals and lyrics.

Mind Blowin' (1994)

This is the second studio album by Vanilla Ice, released on March 22, 1994 by SBK Records. It was produced by Vanilla Ice himself, along with Zero and Tha Hit Men. It featured the singles "Roll 'Em Up", "The Wrath", and "Now & Forever". The album marked a drastic change in Vanilla Ice's musical style, as he abandoned his pop rap sound for a more hardcore rap sound. He also changed his image, adopting dreadlocks, tattoos, and a more aggressive attitude. The album was a commercial failure, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling less than 50,000 copies in the US. It also received negative reviews from critics, who panned his attempt to reinvent himself as a gangsta rapper.

Hard to Swallow (1998)

This is the third studio album by Vanilla Ice, released on October 20, 1998 by Universal Records and Republic Records. It was produced by Ross Robinson, who was known for working with nu metal bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit. It featured guest appearances from Casey Chaos of Amen, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC, Insane Clown Posse, La Tha Darkman of Wu-Tang Clan, Perla Hudson of Slash's Snakepit, and others. The album was another departure from Vanilla Ice's previous sound, as he incorporated elements of nu metal, rap metal, industrial metal, and horrorcore into his music. He also covered some of his old songs in a metal style, such as "Ice Ice Baby" and "Satisfaction". The album was a minor success, reaching number 180 on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 100,000 copies in the US. It also received mixed reviews from critics, who praised his experimentation and production, but criticized his vocals and lyrics.

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Platinum Underground (2005)

This is the fifth studio album by Vanilla Ice, released on August 16, 2005 by Ultrax Records. It was produced by Vanilla Ice himself, along with DJ Dirty Chopstix, Insane Poetry, and others. It featured guest appearances from Chuck D of Public Enemy, Cowboy Troy, Insane Clown Posse, La Tha Darkman of Wu-Tang Clan, MC Breed, Mr. Mixx of 2 Live Crew, and others. The album was another experiment in Vanilla Ice's musical style, as he incorporated elements of rap rock, southern rap, horrorcore, and reggae into his music. He also covered some of his old songs in a rap rock style, such as "Ninja Rap" and "Havin' a Roni". The album was a commercial flop, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling less than 10,000 copies in the US. It also received negative reviews from critics, who dismissed it as a desperate attempt to stay relevant.

Vanilla Ice Is Back! (2008)

This is a remix album by Vanilla Ice, released on November 4, 2008 by Cleopatra Records and X-Ray Records. It was produced by Ross Robinson and DJ ReAnimator. It featured remixes of some of Vanilla Ice's classic songs from To the Extreme and Extremely Live, such as "Ice Ice Baby", "Play That Funky Music", "Satisfaction", and "I Love You". The remixes were done in a nu metal style, with heavy guitars and drums. The album also included two new songs, "Too Cold" and "Elvis Killed Kennedy". The album was a commercial failure, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling less than 5,000 copies in the US. It also received mixed reviews from critics, who praised some of the remixes for being fun and energetic, but criticized others for being unnecessary and cheesy.

W.T.F. (2011)

This is the sixth and final studio album by Vanilla Ice

W.T.F. (2011)

This is the sixth and final studio album by Vanilla Ice, released on August 30, 2011 by Radium Records. It was produced by Vanilla Ice himself, along with DJ Dirty Chopstix, Insane Poetry, and others. It featured guest appearances from Cowboy Troy, Insane Clown Posse, La Tha Darkman of Wu-Tang Clan, MC Breed, Mr. Mixx of 2 Live Crew, and others. The album was a return to Vanilla Ice's rap roots, as he incorporated elements of southern rap, crunk, electro, and dubstep into his music. He also covered some of his old songs in a dubstep style, such as "Ice Ice Baby" and "Ninja Rap". The album was a commercial disappointment, failing to chart on the US Billboard 200 and selling less than 5,000 copies in the US. It also received mixed reviews from critics, who praised his versatility and production, but criticized his vocals and lyrics.

Conclusion

Vanilla Ice is a rapper who has had a roller coaster ride of a career. He has experienced the highs and lows of fame and fortune, as well as the joys and pains of artistic expression. He has been praised and criticized, loved and hated, copied and parodied. He has been a pioneer and an innovator in hip hop music, as well as a follower and an imitator. He has released six studio albums, two compilation albums, one live album, one remix album, and 25 singles between 1989 and 2011. His discography reflects his musical evolution and his personal journey. He is a rapper who has never given up on his passion and his vision. He is Vanilla Ice.

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