"Ice Tray" is a song released by record label Quality Control and performed by American rappers Quavo and Lil Yachty. The song, produced by DJ Durel, was released through Quality Control Music, Motown Records and Capitol Records as the fourth single from Quality Control's compilation album, Control the Streets, Vol. 1 (2017).[1]
Background
The song was initially released as the third track from Control the Streets, Vol. 1,[2] before being released as the compilation album's fourth single.[1]
Controversy with Joe Budden
The song is notable for directly sending shots at rapper and media personality Joe Budden. Budden later took to Twitter to respond to the lines: "Soon as it’s all peace [Quavo] decides to unleash this lyrical venom in my direction...that's crazy".[3] Budden also continued his social media antics by directly writing to Quavo, "I am your OG & you will respect me as such."[1][4] Budden later clarified his stance on his issues with Quavo and Migos: "I have no problem with Quavious. Now, plot twist: I think Quavious is hating on me which makes him a Joe Budden."[5] The song's music video took the controversy even a step further, as it would mock Complex's Everyday Struggle.[6] Budden has had a history of conflicts with Lil Yachty, Quavo and Migos, from when he was bashing Lil Yachty on Everyday Struggle and most notably the incident at the BET Awards pre-show, where Budden walked off set of an interview conducted with his Everyday Struggle colleagues DJ Akademiks and Nadeska Alexis for the hip hop trio, causing a conflict that was momentarily caught on tape.[7]
Music video
The video features lookalikes of Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and Nadeska Alexis, on a mock re-enactment episode of Complex's Everyday Struggle, titled "Old Rappers Struggling". The video also features cameo appearances from Offset and Takeoff of Migos,[6][8] as well as jeweler Johnny Dang who has designed jewelry for many famed hip hop stars.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2017–18) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 67 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 74 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Quavo Releases Artwork for "Ice Tray," Joe Budden Responds". Complex. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "Quality Control: Control the Streets Volume 1 by Quality Control". Apple Music. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Joe Budden on Twitter".
- ^ "Joe Budden on Twitter".
- ^ "This Was Joe Budden's Response After Quavo Called Him A 'P***y'". BET. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Quavo and Lil Yachty Troll Joe Budden on "Ice Tray" Video". XXL. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Migos clashes with Chris Brown, Joe Budden on BET Awards night". NY Daily News. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ "Quavo and Lil Yachty Mock Joe Budden in New 'Ice Tray' video". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Quavo & Lil Yachty Parody 'Everyday Struggle' In Their New Video For "Ice Tray"". Genius. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Quavo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ "Quavo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "Quavo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Quality Control – Ice Tray". Music Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
