History of Ice Spice in Timeline
Ice Spice, born Isis Naija Gaston, is a rising American rapper from the Bronx, New York City. Starting her music career in 2021 while still in college, she quickly gained recognition for her unique rapping style, earning her accolades like "breakout star" and "rap's new princess." Her talent has garnered significant awards, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and nominations for prestigious awards like the Grammy Awards.
1975: The 1975's Impact
The 1975, a band formed in 1975, had a significant impact on Ice Spice's musical taste during her teenage years.
January 1, 2000: Birth of Ice Spice
Isis Naija Gaston, known professionally as Ice Spice, was born on January 1, 2000.
January 1, 2000: Birth and Family Background
Isis Naija Gaston was born on January 1, 2000, in the Bronx, New York City, to parents Joseph Gaston and Charina Almanzar.
2018: College Experience and Early Jobs
Ice Spice attended SUNY Purchase, playing volleyball and studying communications, but later dropped out. She worked various jobs, including at Wendy's and The Gap.
2018: High School Graduation
Ice Spice graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers in 2018.
March 2021: Debut Single and Growing Popularity
Ice Spice released her debut song, "Bully Freestyle," in March 2021, and gained traction on SoundCloud and Instagram.
2021: Ice Spice's Musical Beginnings
Ice Spice began her musical career in 2021 while studying in college after meeting producer RiotUSA.
August 10, 2022: Release of "Munch (Feelin' U)"
Ice Spice released "Munch (Feelin' U)", her breakthrough single, on August 10, 2022.
September 2022: Record Deal and New Music
Ice Spice signed a record deal with 10K Projects and Capitol Records in September 2022 and released the single "Bikini Bottom".
2022: Ice Spice's Rise to Fame
Ice Spice gained major recognition in late 2022 with her viral song "Munch (Feelin' U)".
2022: Ice Spice's Musical Influences
In 2022, Ice Spice shared her musical influences, including Coldplay and The 1975, in a Rolling Stone feature.
2022: Ice Spice's Breakout Year
2022 marked the beginning of Ice Spice's rise to fame with the success of "Munch (Feelin' U)".
January 20, 2023: Debut EP "Like..?" Released
Ice Spice's debut EP, "Like..?", was released on January 20, 2023, featuring popular singles.
February 3, 2023: Collaboration with PinkPantheress
Ice Spice collaborated with PinkPantheress on "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2," which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2023: Tribute to Gangsta Boo
Ice Spice collaborated with Lil Tjay on "Gangsta Boo," a tribute single to the late rapper, which became her first Billboard Hot 100 entry.
April 2023: Collaboration with Nicki Minaj on "Princess Diana"
Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj released the remix of "Princess Diana", which became a top-ten hit.
May 24, 2023: Announcement of "Karma" Remix
The remix of Taylor Swift's "Karma" featuring Ice Spice was announced on May 24, 2023.
May 26, 2023: Release of "Karma" Remix
The "Karma" remix, featuring Ice Spice, was released as a bonus track on special editions of Taylor Swift's album "Midnights".
July 21, 2023: Deluxe Edition of "Like..?"
The deluxe version of Ice Spice's EP "Like..?", with five new tracks, was released on July 21, 2023.
November 14, 2023: Upcoming Project "Y2K" Teased
On November 14, 2023, Ice Spice teased an upcoming project titled "Y2K", set to release in 2024.
2023: Ice Spice's Breakthrough Year
Ice Spice achieved mainstream success in 2023 with hit collaborations and her debut EP, "Like..?".
January 2024: Release of "Think U the Shit (Fart)"
Ice Spice released "Think U the Shit (Fart)" as the lead single from her debut album.
May 13, 2024: Ice Spice Themed MetroCards
MTA New York City Transit released Ice Spice themed MetroCards on May 13, 2024.
July 26, 2024: Debut Album "Y2K" Released
Ice Spice's debut album, "Y2K", was released on July 26, 2024.
2024: Ice Spice Releases Debut Album
Ice Spice released her debut studio album, "Y2K!", in 2024.