Ice Spicehas been “In Ha Mood” and busy working on new music in the studio!The rap superstar, 24, officially confirmed her debut album is nearly done and that it won’t be much longer before fans get to hear it during anappearanceon Tuesday’s episode ofTODAY.“Yes, there’s going to be an album this year,” the Grammy-nominated artist responded with excitement and a huge smile on her face when hostsHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hagerasked if there was going to be an album “soon.”The “Munch” rapper confirmed that it would be out “this year” and also unveiled the title. “I’m so excited. It’s calledY2K,” she said.Ice Spice in New Jersey in September 2023.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicIce Spice (whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston) added while smirking and shrugging her shoulders, “It’s almost finished, so I’m really excited.”The hitmaker also shared a bit of insight as to why she named itY2K. While fans may suspect it harkens back to the “Princess Diana” artist’s early 2000s-inspired style, she shared that she actually has a special connection to Y2K itself.“I was [born on Y2K] and that’s why I decided to name it that,” the hip-hop star revealed, referring to her birthdate of Jan. 1, 2000.Although Ice Spice said that she couldn’t tease too much else at this time, she did admit that “of course” there would be collaborations on the record. “I have a crazy collaboration that just got locked in, like, two days ago,” she said while playfully rolling her Rs on “crazy” for emphasis.Ice Spice performs in London in July 2023.Simone Joyner/GettyWhile the rapper officially announced her upcoming project onTODAY, it appears as though she teased it — and actually shared the title with fans — back in November 2023. At the time, Ice Spice posted a photoon Instagramhighlighting her new lower back tattoo as she smiled over her shoulder and in the caption she added, “Y2K! ?/?/24.”Y2Kwill be the rapper’s official debut LP. Although she’s ascended to rap superstardom since going viral with the track “Munch (Feelin’ U)” in 2022 and dropped projects like her 2023 EPLike..?, featuring hits like “Gangsta Boo” and “In Ha Mood,” she has not released a full-length album.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.It’s yet to be announced when the project will be released.Last week saw the arrival of the single“Think U The S— (Fart)”and its accompanyingmusic video, which follows the star and a group of her friends during a Miami vacation rendezvous.The track — which features a funky beat along with Bronx talent’s signature drill sound and quip-filled lyricism —went viral ahead of its release. Several weeks before the song dropped, the hip-hop star shared a snippet of the track and its hilarious chorus (“Think you the s—, bitch? / You not even the fart”) onInstagramat the time, along with a meme of the Nintendo character Mario.Ice Spice is currently up for her first-everGrammys, including the coveted best new artist award. She received three othernominations, as well: best pop/group duo performance for teaming up withTaylor Swifton the “Karma” remix, best rap song and best song written for visual media for her collaboration withNicki Minajoff the Barbie soundtrack, “Barbie World.”
Ice Spicehas been “In Ha Mood” and busy working on new music in the studio!
The rap superstar, 24, officially confirmed her debut album is nearly done and that it won’t be much longer before fans get to hear it during anappearanceon Tuesday’s episode ofTODAY.
“Yes, there’s going to be an album this year,” the Grammy-nominated artist responded with excitement and a huge smile on her face when hostsHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hagerasked if there was going to be an album “soon.”
The “Munch” rapper confirmed that it would be out “this year” and also unveiled the title. “I’m so excited. It’s calledY2K,” she said.
Ice Spice in New Jersey in September 2023.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Ice Spice (whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston) added while smirking and shrugging her shoulders, “It’s almost finished, so I’m really excited.”
The hitmaker also shared a bit of insight as to why she named itY2K. While fans may suspect it harkens back to the “Princess Diana” artist’s early 2000s-inspired style, she shared that she actually has a special connection to Y2K itself.
“I was [born on Y2K] and that’s why I decided to name it that,” the hip-hop star revealed, referring to her birthdate of Jan. 1, 2000.
Although Ice Spice said that she couldn’t tease too much else at this time, she did admit that “of course” there would be collaborations on the record. “I have a crazy collaboration that just got locked in, like, two days ago,” she said while playfully rolling her Rs on “crazy” for emphasis.
Ice Spice performs in London in July 2023.Simone Joyner/Getty
Simone Joyner/Getty
While the rapper officially announced her upcoming project onTODAY, it appears as though she teased it — and actually shared the title with fans — back in November 2023. At the time, Ice Spice posted a photoon Instagramhighlighting her new lower back tattoo as she smiled over her shoulder and in the caption she added, “Y2K! ?/?/24.”
Y2Kwill be the rapper’s official debut LP. Although she’s ascended to rap superstardom since going viral with the track “Munch (Feelin’ U)” in 2022 and dropped projects like her 2023 EPLike..?, featuring hits like “Gangsta Boo” and “In Ha Mood,” she has not released a full-length album.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
It’s yet to be announced when the project will be released.
Last week saw the arrival of the single“Think U The S— (Fart)”and its accompanyingmusic video, which follows the star and a group of her friends during a Miami vacation rendezvous.
The track — which features a funky beat along with Bronx talent’s signature drill sound and quip-filled lyricism —went viral ahead of its release. Several weeks before the song dropped, the hip-hop star shared a snippet of the track and its hilarious chorus (“Think you the s—, bitch? / You not even the fart”) onInstagramat the time, along with a meme of the Nintendo character Mario.
Ice Spice is currently up for her first-everGrammys, including the coveted best new artist award. She received three othernominations, as well: best pop/group duo performance for teaming up withTaylor Swifton the “Karma” remix, best rap song and best song written for visual media for her collaboration withNicki Minajoff the Barbie soundtrack, “Barbie World.”
source: people.com
