Ice Spice Recalls Her “tears of joy” When Taylor Swift Approached Her for ‘Karma’ Collaboration
Ice Spice and Taylor Swift created a heartwarming duo that set the MTV VMAs ablaze with their infectious bond. Seated side by side, Ice Spice could not help but gush about her bond with Swift, affectionately dubbing her “my sis”. During the awards, Swift showered Ice Spice with praise, commending her dedication and razor-sharp focus. Swift highlighted Spice’s professionalism, noting how she effortlessly balanced a playful and fun demeanor with an unyielding commitment to her goals.
This mutual admiration reached its peak, leading to a tearful call for Ice Spice, who was overwhelmed with joy by the collaboration and the positive exchange.
When Taylor Swift sparked an emotional crescendo for Ice Spice
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Life has been a tempest for Ice Spice as she catapults into stardom. But, amidst the rapid pace, a transformative moment left her in tears of joy. During a sit-down with the Today show on Friday, the 24-year-old artist reminisced about the profound experience of collaborating with Swift on the ‘Karma (Remix)’. Ice Spice shared that the news of Swift’s interest in working together brought her to tears. Overwhelmed with emotion, she exclaimed, “I was so emotional, it was like tears of joy, of course. But, just grateful — iconic.”
The ‘Karma (Remix)’ debuted last May as part of Swift’s ‘Midnights’ extended edition. The collaboration marked a significant milestone for Ice Spice, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 after their performance at MetLife Stadium. Swift, who had been a fan of Spice’s music, reached out directly to collaborate. As Ice Spice anticipates the release of her ‘Y2K’ debut album later this year, she tantalizingly hinted at a “crazy collaboration” in the works, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the unveiling of this musical surprise.
Basking in the glory of her solo success during the Eras Tour, the ‘Lover’ singer found herself riding high, doing a stellar job all on her lonesome. Yet, what compelled her to extend a collaborative hand to Ice Spice?
What called for the crazy collaboration?
The Swift and Ice Spice connection was hotter than a summer fling, with no signs of cooling down. In a chat with Variety last year, Swift talked about why she thought Ice Spice was rocking the music scene. Swift showered praise on Ice Spice’s dedication and focus, likening her to a shooting star that grabbed attention from the get-go. The ‘Lover’ singer admired Ice Spice’s professional finesse, describing her as a tightrope walker in the industry, gracefully juggling playfulness with unwavering goals.
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Ice Spice’s meticulous groove and knack for walking her own path left Swift utterly gobsmacked. The Bronx native not only brought her verse but also pre-recorded a vocal pass, ensuring they were in sync. Swift marveled at Ice Spice’s lightning-fast recording style, praising her for hitting the bullseye with each take. The Grammy-winning maestro showcased their buddy act by inviting her to rock the Eras Tour stage and even sharing a front-row seat at the VMAs.
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