Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, is ‘obsessed’ with Lana Del Rey.
The 24-year-old rap star is a big fan of the 38-year-old singer and describes Lana as one of her favorite ‘hitmakers’ of all time.
When asked to name some of his favorite hitmakers, Ice said Billboard: “I would say Lana Del Rey. I’m obsessed with her and I feel like all of her songs are hits, even the ones that aren’t as big as the others.”
Ice also named artists like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Drake as some of his other favorite hitmakers.
The rapper added: ‘Rihanna too. I have both of her vinyls (hers and Del Rey’s). Taylor Swift. Of course, Nicki Minaj. Duck. The list is long!’
Ice Spice said she’s ‘obsessed’ with Lana Del Rey and her famous friend Taylor Swift is cheering her on as she defines what it’s like to achieve success; seen at the Super Bowl with friends in February
Ice believes he can instantly tell whether a song has the potential to become a hit or not; seen on February 18 in Los Angeles
The New York native is so talented that she believes she can instantly tell whether a song has the potential to become a hit or not.
When asked what he listens to, Ice responded: “First, a really strong beat.
‘If the beat doesn’t move me instantly, like I don’t physically feel the beat of the speakers, then I’ll just keep moving on to the next one. But as soon as I know it, I know I have that rhythm. It all depends from there.’
Meanwhile, Ice previously revealed that he welcomes advice and suggestions about his music.
The Bikini Bottom hitmaker told the Guardian newspaper: “A lot of people try to encourage me to make certain sounds or try to say, ‘Oh, you’ve got to try this,’ and I take it all with a grain of salt.”
‘At first I used to say, “Why is everyone trying to tell me what to do?” But then I started realizing that everyone wants to be a part of something and contribute to something, so now I appreciate that.”
She went on to reveal tips shared by her most famous friend, Taylor Swift.
when talking to BillboardHe said: ‘When I was in the studio with Taylor, I’ll never forget it.
The Deli singer previously refused to reveal the exact advice she received from the 34-year-old pop superstar, however she has now said he told her to just “keep making music and everything will be fine.”
The Deli singer previously refused to reveal the exact advice she received from Taylor, however she has now said that she told her to just “keep making music and everything will be fine”; seen on February 11
“She told me, ‘No matter what happens, keep making music and everything will be fine.’
Gaston previously told The Guardian newspaper: ‘I was like: “Are you (messing) with my project?” She is so sweet. He was so obsessed with how humble she was and her willingness to work. She gives me a lot of advice, we talk all the time and she’s very funny… But I can’t say what she tells me.’
The pair teamed up on the remix of Taylor’s hit Karma last May.
Ice Spice also revealed that his debut album, ‘Y2K’, is nearing completion.
She said: ‘Yes, there will be an album this year. I’m so excited. It’s called Y2K. It’s almost finished.’
According to Ice Spice: ‘She’s so sweet; She was so obsessed with how humble she was and her willingness to work. She gives me a lot of advice, we talk all the time and she is very funny… But I can’t say what she tells me’; seen in 2023
The stars performed a remix of Taylor’s hit Karma during her Eras tour dates in New Jersey; seen in May 2023
The Barbie World hitmaker, who performed with Taylor during her Eras tour dates in New Jersey, has also become close friends with fellow rap star Nicki Minaj and “loves” getting to talk to the Super Bass singer about things she can’t talk about. when the cameras are on.
She said: “She’s telling me to learn from her mistakes; just looking at her in general, if you pay enough attention, you’ll see what you need to do.” I love talking to her about things I can’t talk about publicly; It means a lot to have someone like her.
‘I am happy to be part of such a great movement and to be able to contribute to culture. I’m willing to try anything, you know what I’m saying? I’m young, I’m going to try everything.’