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| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Kelly Rowland]] featuring [[Lil Wayne]]
| artist = [[Kelly Rowland]] featuring [[Lil Wayne]]
| album = [[Talk a Good Game]]
| album =
| released = {{start date|2012|08|14}}
| released = {{start date|2012|08|14}}
| recorded = 2012
| recorded =
| studio =
| studio =
| venue =
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| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| genre =
| length = 4:09
| length = 4:09
| label = [[Republic Records|Republic]]
| label = [[Republic Records|Republic]]
| writer = [[Lil Wayne|Dwayne Carter]], [[Sean Garrett]], Kelly Rowland, Noel "Detail" Fisher
| writer =
*[[Lil Wayne|Dwayne Carter]]
*[[Sean Garrett]]
*Kelly Rowland
*[[Detail (producer)|Noel "Detail" Fisher]]
| producer = Noel "Detail" Fisher, Sean Garrett
| producer =
*Noel "Detail" Fisher
*Sean Garrett
| chronology = [[Kelly Rowland]]
| chronology = [[Kelly Rowland]]
| prev_title = [[How Deep Is Your Love (Sean Paul song)|How Deep Is Your Love]]
| prev_title = [[How Deep Is Your Love (Sean Paul song)|How Deep Is Your Love]]
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== Background and release ==
== Background and release ==
Following the chart success of her [[Lil Wayne]]-backed single "[[Motivation (Kelly Rowland song)|Motivation]]" (2011), Rowland started to work on her upcoming fourth studio album.<ref name=mtvnews>{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Rebecca|title=Kelly Rowland Is Giddy To Go Down Under With Chris Brown|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682857/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-supafest.jhtml|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=[[MTV News]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=April 11, 2012}}</ref> She said, "I'm in the studio. Man, it's been so much fun. I do wish that some of my fans could be in there for that ... [so] I have taped a lot of moments for my fans."<ref name=mtvnews/> She went on to add that the follow-up to her third album, ''[[Here I Am (Kelly Rowland album)|Here I Am]]'', will have a theme: "I made sure that I locked in on a concept and everyone that's come in to work on this album, we've all built around it. It's just building up so beautifully. I'm so proud! So I can't wait till all of my fans hear it."<ref name=mtvnews/> On June 30, 2012, a two-minute preview of "Ice" [[Internet leak|leaked online]].<ref name=idolator1>{{cite web|last=Alexander|first=X|title=Kelly Rowland Is Cool As 'Ice' In Her New Single: Hear A Snippet|url=http://idolator.com/6677941/kelly-rowland-ice-snippet|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|publisher=[[Buzz Media]]|date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> The full version leaked online on July 3, 2012, with Rowland [[Twitter|tweeting]]: "Well, I guess you've heard #ICE... Thank you for the love and support. I'm sorry I kept yall waiting but I'm happy you love it the way I do!."<ref name=ds>{{cite web|last=Daniels|first=Colin|title=Kelly Rowland debuts new single 'Ice' – listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a391252/kelly-rowland-debuts-new-single-ice-listen.html|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> On August 7, 2012, Rowland unveiled the [[cover art]] for the song.<ref name=mcp>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland reveals 'Ice' cover art|url=http://www.musiccitypost.tv/2012/08/07/kelly-rowland-reveals-ice-cover-art/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Music City Post|date=August 7, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130418193254/http://www.musiccitypost.tv/2012/08/07/kelly-rowland-reveals-ice-cover-art/|archive-date=April 18, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The image displays a steamy window upon which the song's title is inscribed. Rowland's name appears in oversized pink lettering as does Lil Wayne's just below.<ref name=rttnews>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Releases Cover Art For New Single 'Ice'|url=http://www.rttnews.com/1943061/kelly-rowland-releases-cover-art-for-new-single-ice.aspx|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=RTT News}}</ref> "Ice" was sent to [[Urban contemporary|urban radio]] in the United States on August 14, 2012, as the [[lead single]] from Rowland's upcoming fourth studio album, which at the time was intended to be titled ''Year of the Woman''.<ref name=urban>{{cite web|title=Urban/UAC Future Releases |url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/69ti3sWNH?url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |archive-date=August 13, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was released via [[iTunes Store]]s from August 24, 2012.<ref name="ireland itunes"/>
Following the chart success of her [[Lil Wayne]]-backed single "[[Motivation (Kelly Rowland song)|Motivation]]" (2011), Rowland started to work on her upcoming fourth studio album.<ref name=mtvnews>{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Rebecca|title=Kelly Rowland Is Giddy To Go Down Under With Chris Brown|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682857/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-supafest.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413190753/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682857/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-supafest.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 13, 2012|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=[[MTV News]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=April 11, 2012}}</ref> She said, "I'm in the studio. Man, it's been so much fun. I do wish that some of my fans could be in there for that ... [so] I have taped a lot of moments for my fans."<ref name=mtvnews/> She went on to add that the follow-up to her third album, ''[[Here I Am (Kelly Rowland album)|Here I Am]]'', will have a theme: "I made sure that I locked in on a concept and everyone that's come in to work on this album, we've all built around it. It's just building up so beautifully. I'm so proud! So I can't wait till all of my fans hear it."<ref name=mtvnews/> On June 30, 2012, a two-minute preview of "Ice" [[Music leak|leaked online]].<ref name=idolator1>{{cite web|last=Alexander|first=X|title=Kelly Rowland Is Cool As 'Ice' In Her New Single: Hear A Snippet|url=http://idolator.com/6677941/kelly-rowland-ice-snippet|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|publisher=[[Buzz Media]]|date=June 30, 2012}}</ref> The full version leaked online on July 3, 2012, with Rowland [[Twitter|tweeting]]: "Well, I guess you've heard #ICE... Thank you for the love and support. I'm sorry I kept yall waiting but I'm happy you love it the way I do!."<ref name=ds>{{cite web|last=Daniels|first=Colin|title=Kelly Rowland debuts new single 'Ice' – listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a391252/kelly-rowland-debuts-new-single-ice-listen.html|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> On August 7, 2012, Rowland unveiled the [[cover art]] for the song.<ref name=mcp>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland reveals 'Ice' cover art|url=http://www.musiccitypost.tv/2012/08/07/kelly-rowland-reveals-ice-cover-art/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Music City Post|date=August 7, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418193254/http://www.musiccitypost.tv/2012/08/07/kelly-rowland-reveals-ice-cover-art/|archive-date=April 18, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The image displays a steamy window upon which the song's title is inscribed. Rowland's name appears in oversized pink lettering as does Lil Wayne's just below.<ref name=rttnews>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Releases Cover Art For New Single 'Ice'|url=http://www.rttnews.com/1943061/kelly-rowland-releases-cover-art-for-new-single-ice.aspx|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=RTT News}}</ref> "Ice" was sent to [[Urban contemporary|urban radio]] in the United States on August 14, 2012, as the [[lead single]] from Rowland's upcoming fourth studio album, which at the time was intended to be titled ''Year of the Woman''.<ref name=urban>{{cite web|title=Urban/UAC Future Releases |url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120810204611/http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |archive-date=August 10, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was released via [[iTunes Store]]s from August 24, 2012.<ref name="ireland itunes"/>


== Composition ==
== Composition ==
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"Ice" was written by Rowland, [[Sean Garrett]], Noel Fisher and [[Lil Wayne]], while the production was helmed by Fisher and Garrett.<ref name=billboard1>{{cite web|last=Ramirez|first=Erika|title=Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne 'Ice' Collabo Leaks: Listen|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/482129/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice-collabo-leaks-listen|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref><ref name=djbooth>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne – Ice – Listen|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/kelly-rowland-ice/|work=DJ Booth|access-date=August 24, 2012}}</ref> The song features guest vocals from Wayne, who previously collaborated with Rowland on "Motivation".<ref name=billboard1/> "Ice" is a slow midtempo [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] song, also considered "a melodic ballad", which features a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light [[Synthesizer|synth]] [[Ostinato#Riff|riffs]].<ref name=popcrush>{{cite web|last=Fitzgerald|first=Trent|title=Kelly Rowland, 'Ice' feat. Lil Wayne – Song Review|url=http://popcrush.com/kelly-rowland-ice-feat-lil-wayne/|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=PopCrush|date=July 4, 2012}}</ref> A reviewer of DJ Booth wrote that Rowland "uses a synth-driven and stripper-friendly beat from producer Detail to set the mood, letting the world know that her man’s love is so good it gives her the chills".<ref name=djbooth/>
"Ice" was written by Rowland, [[Sean Garrett]], Noel Fisher and [[Lil Wayne]], while the production was helmed by Fisher and Garrett.<ref name=billboard1>{{cite magazine|last=Ramirez|first=Erika|title=Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne 'Ice' Collabo Leaks: Listen|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/482129/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice-collabo-leaks-listen|access-date=August 24, 2012|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref><ref name=djbooth>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne – Ice – Listen|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/kelly-rowland-ice/|work=DJ Booth|access-date=August 24, 2012}}</ref> The song features guest vocals from Wayne, who previously collaborated with Rowland on "Motivation".<ref name=billboard1/> "Ice" is a slow midtempo [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] song, also considered "a melodic ballad", which features a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light [[Synthesizer|synth]] [[Ostinato#Riff|riffs]].<ref name=popcrush>{{cite web|last=Fitzgerald|first=Trent|title=Kelly Rowland, 'Ice' feat. Lil Wayne – Song Review|url=http://popcrush.com/kelly-rowland-ice-feat-lil-wayne/|access-date=August 24, 2012|publisher=PopCrush|date=July 4, 2012}}</ref> A reviewer of DJ Booth wrote that Rowland "uses a synth-driven and stripper-friendly beat from producer Detail to set the mood, letting the world know that her man’s love is so good it gives her the chills".<ref name=djbooth/>


Lyrically, on the song, Rowland instructs her male lover on how to properly use an ice cube on her naked body.<ref name=popcrush/> She sings: "When you come and lay between it this time / Take the ice cube (boy you know what) / Sit it right below my navel and watch what I do / And that’s my favorite angle / My legs are numb now / Your lovin’ be givin’ me chills".<ref name=popcrush/> During the [[Refrain|chorus]], Rowland sings: "You're like ice, I-C-E / Feels so nice, scorching me".<ref name=billboard1/> Wayne obliges Rowland with a few double-entrendres in his sexualized verse, "Uh, ice, ice baby / Shake that a — just like dice baby / You hot and I’m Tunechi / I beat the cat, animal cruelty".<ref name=popcrush/> "<ref name=popcrush/> Wayne continues rapping: "Pillow under her stomach, the other pillow she bite / Would you like anything? Cause I'll do anything you like".<ref name=billboard1/>
Lyrically, on the song, Rowland instructs her male lover on how to properly use an ice cube on her naked body.<ref name=popcrush/> She sings: "When you come and lay between it this time / Take the ice cube (boy you know what) / Sit it right below my navel and watch what I do / And that’s my favorite angle / My legs are numb now / Your lovin’ be givin’ me chills".<ref name=popcrush/> During the [[Refrain|chorus]], Rowland sings: "You're like ice, I-C-E / Feels so nice, scorching me".<ref name=billboard1/> Wayne obliges Rowland with a few double-entrendres in his sexualized verse, "Uh, ice, ice baby / Shake that a — just like dice baby / You hot and I’m Tunechi / I beat the cat, animal cruelty".<ref name=popcrush/> "<ref name=popcrush/> Wayne continues rapping: "Pillow under her stomach, the other pillow she bite / Would you like anything? Cause I'll do anything you like".<ref name=billboard1/>
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== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
[[File:Lil Wayne in Concert.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Lil Wayne]] previously collaborated on hit single, "[[Motivation (Kelly Rowland song)|Motivation]]", which critics say "Ice" is influenced by.]]
[[File:Lil Wayne in Concert.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Lil Wayne]] previously collaborated on hit single, "[[Motivation (Kelly Rowland song)|Motivation]]", which critics say "Ice" is influenced by.]]
"Ice" received positive reviews from most [[Music criticism|music critics]]. Erika Ramirez of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine wrote that "The slow winding song features both Ms. Kelly and Lil Wayne once again raising the temperature when behind closed doors."<ref name=billboard1/> ''[[Rap-Up]]'' praised Rowland's vocals, writing, "The R&B diva melts the Sean Garrett-penned track with her sexy vocals."<ref name=rapup>{{cite web|title=New Music: Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne –'Ice'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/02/new-music-kelly-rowland-f-lil-wayne-ice/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine}}</ref> [[MTV (UK & Ireland)|MTV UK]] agreed, writing "The sexy single features Kelly’s flawless vocals raising the room temperature whilst Weezy cools it down with his chilled flow."<ref name=mtvuk>{{cite web|title=Fresh: Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne – 'Ice'|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/5629-fresh-kelly-rowland-feat-lil-wayne-ice|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[MTV (UK & Ireland)|MTV UK]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Following the same thoughts, Chris Eggersten of [[HitFix]] wrote that "'Ice' is a catchy tune that's held down by Rowland's solid vocal delivery and the unabashedly sexual lyrics that'll really fill your guilty pleasure quota for the evening."<ref name=hitfix>{{cite news|last=Eggertsen|first=Chris|title=Lil Wayne teams with David Guetta & Chris Brown for sci-fi-tinged 'Imagine' video|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/lil-wayne-teams-with-david-guetta-chris-brown-for-sci-fi-tinged-imagine-video|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[HitFix]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush awarded it four out of five stars, writing "If you are looking for the perfect cool down then check out Kelly Rowland's new tune."<ref name=popcrush/> Fitzgerald continued writing, "Only time will tell if ‘Ice’ will catch on and give Rowland another No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop hit, but it does have potential."<ref name=popcrush/> X. Alexander of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] realized that "it is reminiscent of the sizzling 'Motivation' (which is a very good thing)".<ref name=idolator1/> Robbie Daw also writing from the same publication commented that "this new song just might trump the pair's previous collaboration in the Sexy Department."<ref name=idolator2>{{cite web|last=Daw|first=Robbie|title=Kelly Rowland And Lil Wayne Team Up Again On 'Ice'|url=http://idolator.com/6686742/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Idolator|publisher=Buzz Media|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Nathan S. of DJ Booth praised Lil Wayne for "delivering punchline-heavy rhymes that give 'ICE's cool attitude a little heat".<ref name=djbooth/>
"Ice" received positive reviews from most [[Music criticism|music critics]]. Erika Ramirez of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine wrote that "The slow winding song features both Ms. Kelly and Lil Wayne once again raising the temperature when behind closed doors."<ref name=billboard1/> ''[[Rap-Up]]'' praised Rowland's vocals, writing, "The R&B diva melts the Sean Garrett-penned track with her sexy vocals."<ref name=rapup>{{cite web|title=New Music: Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne –'Ice'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/07/02/new-music-kelly-rowland-f-lil-wayne-ice/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine}}</ref> [[MTV (UK & Ireland)|MTV UK]] agreed, writing "The sexy single features Kelly’s flawless vocals raising the room temperature whilst Weezy cools it down with his chilled flow."<ref name=mtvuk>{{cite web|title=Fresh: Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne – 'Ice'|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/5629-fresh-kelly-rowland-feat-lil-wayne-ice|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601004025/http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/5629-fresh-kelly-rowland-feat-lil-wayne-ice|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 1, 2022|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[MTV (UK & Ireland)|MTV UK]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Following the same thoughts, Chris Eggersten of [[HitFix]] wrote that "'Ice' is a catchy tune that's held down by Rowland's solid vocal delivery and the unabashedly sexual lyrics that'll really fill your guilty pleasure quota for the evening."<ref name=hitfix>{{cite news|last=Eggertsen|first=Chris|title=Lil Wayne teams with David Guetta & Chris Brown for sci-fi-tinged 'Imagine' video|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/lil-wayne-teams-with-david-guetta-chris-brown-for-sci-fi-tinged-imagine-video|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=[[HitFix]]|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush awarded it four out of five stars, writing "If you are looking for the perfect cool down then check out Kelly Rowland's new tune."<ref name=popcrush/> Fitzgerald continued writing, "Only time will tell if ‘Ice’ will catch on and give Rowland another No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop hit, but it does have potential."<ref name=popcrush/> X. Alexander of [[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] realized that "it is reminiscent of the sizzling 'Motivation' (which is a very good thing)".<ref name=idolator1/> Robbie Daw also writing from the same publication commented that "this new song just might trump the pair's previous collaboration in the Sexy Department."<ref name=idolator2>{{cite web|last=Daw|first=Robbie|title=Kelly Rowland And Lil Wayne Team Up Again On 'Ice'|url=http://idolator.com/6686742/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Idolator|publisher=Buzz Media|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Nathan S. of DJ Booth praised Lil Wayne for "delivering punchline-heavy rhymes that give 'ICE's cool attitude a little heat".<ref name=djbooth/>


However, Katherine St Asaph of Pop Dust gave the song 2.5 out of five stars, writing that the song "is more like a bath drawn and left to cool. That’s why the chorus (and the very first lyrics) can start with something as underwritten as 'you’re like ice, I-C-E, feels so nice', why the only surprise about the ice-cube play is how unceremoniously it enters the picture, why Wayne can get away with essentially the same thing he did last time around".<ref name=popdust>{{cite web|last=St. Asaph|first=Katharine|title=The Singles Bar: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne, 'Ice'|url=http://popdust.com/2012/07/03/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice-new-song/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Pop Dust|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Kyle Anderson of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave "Ice" a B rating and commented that "Wayne's verse is lukewarm, but her confident control over this kinky sex jam keeps the focus more on carnal desires, and less on potential frostbite."<ref name=ew2>{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Kyle|title=Music Reviews – Singles|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20611047,00.html|access-date=August 25, 2012|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc]]|date=July 20, 2012}}</ref>
However, Katherine St Asaph of Pop Dust gave the song 2.5 out of five stars, writing that the song "is more like a bath drawn and left to cool. That’s why the chorus (and the very first lyrics) can start with something as underwritten as 'you’re like ice, I-C-E, feels so nice', why the only surprise about the ice-cube play is how unceremoniously it enters the picture, why Wayne can get away with essentially the same thing he did last time around".<ref name=popdust>{{cite web|last=St. Asaph|first=Katharine|title=The Singles Bar: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne, 'Ice'|url=http://popdust.com/2012/07/03/kelly-rowland-lil-wayne-ice-new-song/|access-date=August 24, 2012|work=Pop Dust|date=July 3, 2012}}</ref> Kyle Anderson of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave "Ice" a B rating and commented that "Wayne's verse is lukewarm, but her confident control over this kinky sex jam keeps the focus more on carnal desires, and less on potential frostbite."<ref name=ew2>{{cite magazine|last=Anderson|first=Kyle|title=Music Reviews – Singles|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20611047,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006155228/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20611047,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 6, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2012|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Inc]]|date=July 20, 2012}}</ref>


== Chart performance ==
== Chart performance ==
"Ice" made its debut on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart, before being released for digital download.<ref name="randb"/> After the release, the song climbed from number 55 to number 50 and jumped from number 41 to number 26, where it peaked.<ref name="randb"/> On the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart,"Ice" debuted at number 100.<ref name="hot100"/> Although the song fell off the chart the following week but once again the song re-entered Hot 100 at number 100 and later peaked at number 88. For the week ending September 2, 2012, "Ice" debuted at number 72 on the [[Gaon Chart|South Korea Gaon International Chart]] as her first ever charting single there. The following week, it peaked at number 25.
"Ice" made its debut on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart, before being released for digital download.<ref name="randb"/> After the release, the song climbed from number 55 to number 50 and jumped from number 41 to number 26, where it peaked.<ref name="randb"/> On the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart,"Ice" debuted at number 100.<ref name="hot100"/> Although the song fell off the chart the following week but once again the song re-entered Hot 100 at number 100 and later peaked at number 88. For the week ending September 2, 2012, "Ice" debuted at number 72 on the [[Gaon Chart|South Korea Gaon International Chart]] as her first ever charting single there. The following week, it peaked at number 25, with a total sales of 12,425 units.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2012&targetTime=36&nationGbn=E |title=Download Chart (International) – 2012 Week 36 |format=see #25 |work=[[Gaon Music Chart]] |publisher=KMCIA |access-date=April 17, 2022 |language=ko }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2012&targetTime=37&nationGbn=E&year_time= |title=Download Chart (International) – 2012 Week 37 |work=[[Gaon Music Chart]] |format=see #65 |publisher=KMCIA |access-date=April 17, 2022 |language=ko }}</ref>


== Music video ==
== Music video ==
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=== Weekly charts ===
=== Weekly charts ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Ice"
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!scope="col"| Chart (2012–13)
!scope="col"| Chart (2012–13)
!scope="col"| Peak<br/>position
!scope="col"| Peak<br/>position
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! scope="row"| Netherlands ([[Dutch Single Top 100|Urban Top 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urbantop100.nl/?week=45-2012|title=Official Urban Chart Top 100}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Netherlands (Urban Top 100)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urbantop100.nl/?week=45-2012|title=Official Urban Chart Top 100}}</ref>
|align="center"|5
|align="center"|5
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! scope="row"| South Korea ([[Gaon Chart]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/online/download/list.gaon |title=South Korean Goan International Single Chart (August 28, 2012 – September 1, 2012 |publisher=[[Gaon Chart]] |date=2012-09-01 |access-date=2012-09-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219094524/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/online/download/list.gaon |archive-date=December 19, 2012 }}</ref>
! scope="row"| South Korea International ([[Gaon Music Chart|Gaon]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/online/download/list.gaon |title=South Korean Goan International Single Chart (August 28, 2012 – September 1, 2012 |publisher=[[Gaon Chart]] |date=2012-09-01 |access-date=2012-09-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219094524/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/online/download/list.gaon |archive-date=December 19, 2012 }}</ref>
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=== Year-end charts ===
=== Year-end charts ===
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! scope="row"|US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2012/hot-r-b-hip-hop-songs|title=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – 2012 Year End Charts|magazine=Billboard.com|access-date=2012-12-17}}</ref>
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== Release history ==
== Release history ==
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release dates and formats for "Ice"
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! scope="row"| United States
|August 14, 2012<ref name=urban/>
| August 14, 2012
|[[Urban contemporary|Urban radio]]
| [[Urban contemporary|Urban radio]]
| [[Republic Records]]
| [[Republic Records]]
| <ref name=urban/>
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!scope="row"| Ireland
! scope="row"| Ireland
| August 24, 2012
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|August 24, 2012<ref name="ireland itunes">{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/ice-feat.-lil-wayne-single/id552245040|work=[[iTunes Store]] (Ireland)|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|access-date=August 24, 2012}}</ref>
|rowspan="3"|[[Music download|Digital download]]
| rowspan="3"|[[Music download|Digital download]]
| [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]]
| [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]]
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| <ref name="ireland itunes">{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/ice-feat.-lil-wayne-single/id552245040|work=[[iTunes Store]] (Ireland)|date=January 2012 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]]|access-date=August 24, 2012}}</ref>
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!scope="row"| United Kingdom
! scope="row"| United Kingdom
| August 26, 2012
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|August 26, 2012<ref name="UK Clean">{{cite web |url=http://www.7digital.com/artist/kelly-rowland/release/ice-1 |title=7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) |publisher=7Digital UK Store |date=2012-08-26 |access-date=2012-09-03 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="UK Explicit">{{cite web |url=http://www.7digital.com/artist/kelly-rowland/release/ice |title=7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) [Explicit] |publisher=7Digital UK Store |date=2012-08-26 |access-date=2012-09-03 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
| [[Island Records|Universal Island]]
| [[Island Records|Universal Island]]
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| <ref name="UK Clean">{{cite web |url=http://www.7digital.com/artist/kelly-rowland/release/ice-1 |title=7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) |publisher=7Digital UK Store |date=2012-08-26 |access-date=2012-09-03 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="UK Explicit">{{cite web |url=http://www.7digital.com/artist/kelly-rowland/release/ice |title=7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) [Explicit] |publisher=7Digital UK Store |date=2012-08-26 |access-date=2012-09-03 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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! scope="row" rowspan="2"| United States
| August 28, 2012
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|August 28, 2012<ref name=facebook>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ice-feat.-lil-wayne-single/id553940545|title=iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland|work=iTunes Store (United States)|publisher=Apple|access-date=October 5, 2012}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"|Republic Records
| rowspan="2"|Republic Records
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| <ref name=facebook>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ice-feat.-lil-wayne-single/id553940545|title=iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland|work=iTunes Store (United States)|date=January 2012 |publisher=Apple|access-date=October 5, 2012}}</ref>
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| October 16, 2012
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|October 16, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6BBfK9rFZ?url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|[[Rhythmic contemporary|Rhythmic radio]]
| [[Rhythmic contemporary|Rhythmic radio]]
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases |publisher=All Access Music Group |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111180956/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |archive-date=November 11, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{MetroLyrics song|kelly-rowland|ice}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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[[Category:Songs about sexuality]]

Latest revision as of 15:58, 12 December 2024

"Ice"
Single by Kelly Rowland featuring Lil Wayne
ReleasedAugust 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)
Length4:09
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Noel "Detail" Fisher
  • Sean Garrett
Kelly Rowland singles chronology
"How Deep Is Your Love"
(2012) 		"Ice"
(2012) 		"Representin"
(2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Enough of No Love"
(2012) 		"Ice"
(2012) 		"Celebration"
(2012)

"Ice" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on August 24, 2012. It was originally the lead single from Rowland's fourth studio album, Talk a Good Game (2013), however it did not make the album's final cut. The song was written by Rowland, Sean Garrett, Noel Fisher and Wayne, while the production was helmed by Garrett and Fisher. "Ice" is the third collaboration between Rowland and Wayne, following the Destiny's Child collaboration "Soldier" (2004), and her solo single "Motivation" (2011).

"Ice" is a midtempo R&B song, which features a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light synth riffs. In the song, Rowland instructs her male lover on how to properly use an ice cube on her naked body. "Ice" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised her sexy vocals and Rowland and Wayne for rekindling the magic of "Motivation". The song was moderately successful, reaching number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number 25 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart.

Background and release

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Following the chart success of her Lil Wayne-backed single "Motivation" (2011), Rowland started to work on her upcoming fourth studio album.[1] She said, "I'm in the studio. Man, it's been so much fun. I do wish that some of my fans could be in there for that ... [so] I have taped a lot of moments for my fans."[1] She went on to add that the follow-up to her third album, Here I Am, will have a theme: "I made sure that I locked in on a concept and everyone that's come in to work on this album, we've all built around it. It's just building up so beautifully. I'm so proud! So I can't wait till all of my fans hear it."[1] On June 30, 2012, a two-minute preview of "Ice" leaked online.[2] The full version leaked online on July 3, 2012, with Rowland tweeting: "Well, I guess you've heard #ICE... Thank you for the love and support. I'm sorry I kept yall waiting but I'm happy you love it the way I do!."[3] On August 7, 2012, Rowland unveiled the cover art for the song.[4] The image displays a steamy window upon which the song's title is inscribed. Rowland's name appears in oversized pink lettering as does Lil Wayne's just below.[5] "Ice" was sent to urban radio in the United States on August 14, 2012, as the lead single from Rowland's upcoming fourth studio album, which at the time was intended to be titled Year of the Woman.[6] It was released via iTunes Stores from August 24, 2012.[7]

Composition

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"Ice" (2012)
A 24-second sample of "Ice", backed by a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light synths riffs.
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"Ice" was written by Rowland, Sean Garrett, Noel Fisher and Lil Wayne, while the production was helmed by Fisher and Garrett.[8][9] The song features guest vocals from Wayne, who previously collaborated with Rowland on "Motivation".[8] "Ice" is a slow midtempo R&B song, also considered "a melodic ballad", which features a thunderous beat, finger snaps and light synth riffs.[10] A reviewer of DJ Booth wrote that Rowland "uses a synth-driven and stripper-friendly beat from producer Detail to set the mood, letting the world know that her man’s love is so good it gives her the chills".[9]

Lyrically, on the song, Rowland instructs her male lover on how to properly use an ice cube on her naked body.[10] She sings: "When you come and lay between it this time / Take the ice cube (boy you know what) / Sit it right below my navel and watch what I do / And that’s my favorite angle / My legs are numb now / Your lovin’ be givin’ me chills".[10] During the chorus, Rowland sings: "You're like ice, I-C-E / Feels so nice, scorching me".[8] Wayne obliges Rowland with a few double-entrendres in his sexualized verse, "Uh, ice, ice baby / Shake that a — just like dice baby / You hot and I’m Tunechi / I beat the cat, animal cruelty".[10] "[10] Wayne continues rapping: "Pillow under her stomach, the other pillow she bite / Would you like anything? Cause I'll do anything you like".[8]

Critical reception

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Lil Wayne previously collaborated on hit single, "Motivation", which critics say "Ice" is influenced by.

"Ice" received positive reviews from most music critics. Erika Ramirez of Billboard magazine wrote that "The slow winding song features both Ms. Kelly and Lil Wayne once again raising the temperature when behind closed doors."[8] Rap-Up praised Rowland's vocals, writing, "The R&B diva melts the Sean Garrett-penned track with her sexy vocals."[11] MTV UK agreed, writing "The sexy single features Kelly’s flawless vocals raising the room temperature whilst Weezy cools it down with his chilled flow."[12] Following the same thoughts, Chris Eggersten of HitFix wrote that "'Ice' is a catchy tune that's held down by Rowland's solid vocal delivery and the unabashedly sexual lyrics that'll really fill your guilty pleasure quota for the evening."[13] Trent Fitzgerald of PopCrush awarded it four out of five stars, writing "If you are looking for the perfect cool down then check out Kelly Rowland's new tune."[10] Fitzgerald continued writing, "Only time will tell if ‘Ice’ will catch on and give Rowland another No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop hit, but it does have potential."[10] X. Alexander of Idolator realized that "it is reminiscent of the sizzling 'Motivation' (which is a very good thing)".[2] Robbie Daw also writing from the same publication commented that "this new song just might trump the pair's previous collaboration in the Sexy Department."[14] Nathan S. of DJ Booth praised Lil Wayne for "delivering punchline-heavy rhymes that give 'ICE's cool attitude a little heat".[9]

However, Katherine St Asaph of Pop Dust gave the song 2.5 out of five stars, writing that the song "is more like a bath drawn and left to cool. That’s why the chorus (and the very first lyrics) can start with something as underwritten as 'you’re like ice, I-C-E, feels so nice', why the only surprise about the ice-cube play is how unceremoniously it enters the picture, why Wayne can get away with essentially the same thing he did last time around".[15] Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly gave "Ice" a B rating and commented that "Wayne's verse is lukewarm, but her confident control over this kinky sex jam keeps the focus more on carnal desires, and less on potential frostbite."[16]

Chart performance

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"Ice" made its debut on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, before being released for digital download.[17] After the release, the song climbed from number 55 to number 50 and jumped from number 41 to number 26, where it peaked.[17] On the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,"Ice" debuted at number 100.[18] Although the song fell off the chart the following week but once again the song re-entered Hot 100 at number 100 and later peaked at number 88. For the week ending September 2, 2012, "Ice" debuted at number 72 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart as her first ever charting single there. The following week, it peaked at number 25, with a total sales of 12,425 units.[19][20]

Music video

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The music video for the song premiered on BET's 106 & Park on November 14, 2012, and was directed by Matthew Rolston. Lil Wayne does not appear in the video with Kelly Rowland, but she performs with background dancers.

Track listing

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Charts

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Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Ice"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States August 14, 2012 Urban radio Republic Records [6]
Ireland August 24, 2012 Digital download Universal Music [7]
United Kingdom August 26, 2012 Universal Island [21][22]
United States August 28, 2012 Republic Records [26]
October 16, 2012 Rhythmic radio [27]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Thomas, Rebecca (April 11, 2012). "Kelly Rowland Is Giddy To Go Down Under With Chris Brown". MTV News. Viacom. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Alexander, X (June 30, 2012). "Kelly Rowland Is Cool As 'Ice' In Her New Single: Hear A Snippet". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Daniels, Colin (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland debuts new single 'Ice' – listen". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  4. ^ "Kelly Rowland reveals 'Ice' cover art". Music City Post. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  5. ^ "Kelly Rowland Releases Cover Art For New Single 'Ice'". RTT News. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 10, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland". iTunes Store (Ireland). Apple. January 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d e Ramirez, Erika (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne 'Ice' Collabo Leaks: Listen". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c "Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne – Ice – Listen". DJ Booth. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Fitzgerald, Trent (July 4, 2012). "Kelly Rowland, 'Ice' feat. Lil Wayne – Song Review". PopCrush. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  11. ^ "New Music: Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne –'Ice'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  12. ^ "Fresh: Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne – 'Ice'". MTV UK. Viacom. July 3, 2012. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  13. ^ Eggertsen, Chris (July 3, 2012). "Lil Wayne teams with David Guetta & Chris Brown for sci-fi-tinged 'Imagine' video". HitFix. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  14. ^ Daw, Robbie (July 3, 2012). "Kelly Rowland And Lil Wayne Team Up Again On 'Ice'". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  15. ^ St. Asaph, Katharine (July 3, 2012). "The Singles Bar: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne, 'Ice'". Pop Dust. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  16. ^ Anderson, Kyle (July 20, 2012). "Music Reviews – Singles". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  17. ^ a b c "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  18. ^ a b "Kelly Rowland Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  19. ^ "Download Chart (International) – 2012 Week 36" (see #25). Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). KMCIA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  20. ^ "Download Chart (International) – 2012 Week 37" (see #65). Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). KMCIA. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  21. ^ a b "7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne)". 7Digital UK Store. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2012-09-03.[permanent dead link‍]
  22. ^ a b "7Digital – Music – Kelly Rowland – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) [Explicit]". 7Digital UK Store. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2012-09-03.[permanent dead link‍]
  23. ^ "Official Urban Chart Top 100".
  24. ^ "South Korean Goan International Single Chart (August 28, 2012 – September 1, 2012". Gaon Chart. 2012-09-01. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
  25. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  26. ^ "iTunes – Music – Ice (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Kelly Rowland". iTunes Store (United States). Apple. January 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
  27. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012.
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