Vanilla Ice Albums (8)
What The Critics Say
Four years after To the Extreme, Vanilla Ice came back with a refashioned, modern sound, borrowing from the blunted Cypress Hill, the deep funk of Dr. Dre, the quick-tongued rapping of Das EFX -- basically, anything that's been popular since his first album. While he spends an obscene amount of time dissing 3rd Bass, he counters all charges of being a sellout by stating that he has sold over 11 million records. There isn't a single moment that establishes a distinct musical identity, and the whole thing is rather embarrassing. Not surprisingly, the record dropped out of sight almost a month after its release. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Vanilla Ice's reputation had already been shredded by the time this live CD was issued. It really wouldn't have mattered that he had invented an identity (standard operating procedure on the hip-hop circuit) if he had the skills, but Vanilla Ice proved himself amazingly bad beyond even the most militant hip-hopper's dreams. Nobody expected stunning insights, compelling raps or brilliant rhymes, but they at least expected his live show to be funny. Instead, it was just sad. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
On the strength of the incessantly catchy single "Ice Ice Baby," To the Extreme was an enormous success, holding the number one slot for 16 weeks and selling over seven million copies in America. Apart from that single and a cover of Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music," the album was unmemorable, with limp beats and tepid rhymes. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
