Princess Diana (song) explained
Princess Diana |
Cover: | Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj - Princess Diana.png |
Alt: | Cover art for "Princess Diana": cartoon versions of Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj facing opposite directions; Ice Spice wears a tiara |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj |
Ep: | Like..? |
Recorded: | - 2022 (original)
- February 2023 (remix)
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Genre: |
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Length: | - 2:35 (original)
- 2:52 (remix)
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Label: |
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Producer: | RiotUSA |
Chronology: | Ice Spice |
Prev Title: | Boy's a Liar Pt. 2 |
Prev Year: | 2023 |
Next Title: | Karma |
Next Year: | 2023 |
"Princess Diana" is a song by American rapper Ice Spice. It is the second track on her debut extended play, Like..?, released on January 20, 2023, through 10K Projects and Capitol Records. A remix with Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj was released as a single on April 14, 2023 and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Ice Spice her second top-ten hit on the chart and the 22nd top-ten hit for Nicki Minaj.
Background
Ice Spice, a drill rapper from the Bronx, released the single "Munch (Feelin' U)" in August 2022. It went viral on social media and became her breakout song,[1] [2] surpassing 34 million worldwide streams in less than two months and reaching Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[3] Its online success led to her signing with the record label 10K Projects and Capitol Records.[4]
In November 2022, memetic comparisons of Ice Spice to Diana, Princess of Wales, gained traction on Twitter. For example, users reposted split portraits of Ice Spice's and Diana's faces, with each half mashed side by side, across social media. More people solidified the comparison when a video of her and American rapper Lil Tjay surfaced in which they handed Thanksgiving turkeys to people in the Bronx. Ice Spice was called the Princess Diana of her generation[5] and gained the nickname "The People's Princess", a title initially given to Diana after her death following a car crash in August 1997.[6]
Later that month, Ice Spice announced via an interview with podcast Rap Caviar that her debut extended play (EP), Like..? was in the works. Its track list consisted of six songs;[7] [8] it featured "Munch (Feelin' U)" alongside two succeeding singles and three songs yet to be released. One track is named "Princess Diana", a nod to the memes about Ice Spice.[9]
Release
"Princess Diana" was released as a Like..? album track on January 20, 2023. The EP marked Ice Spice's first project under 10K and Capitol.[10] She performed Like..? at Rolling Loud California in March 2023, with "Princess Diana" as the opening song.[11] [12] During her performance, she expressed her adoration for rappers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, both of whom were onstage before her. Ice Spice told the crowd: "I'm standing on the same stage Lil Wayne and my idol Nicki Minaj were less than 24 hours ago, my life is insane."[13]
Minaj reacted to the namedrop on Instagram, commenting on a photo Ice Spice shared of herself at Rolling Loud. She complimented her by using the lyrics to "Princess Diana" to call her a princess of rap. Minaj wrote: "Btchs slow so I gih dem a pass. Nah. Grah! No more passes Princess…Let's go. " A week later, she reposted a Dazed cover that featured Ice Spice and said: "Gag. The People's PRINCESS ?. catch it!!! "[14] Their interactions fueled speculation that the two collaborated on a remix of "Princess Diana".[15]
On April 14, 2023, the remix was released to digital download and streaming services through 10K Projects, Capitol Records and Heavy on It.[16] It became the first-ever release on Minaj's own vanity label, Heavy on It.[17] Edgar Esteves directed the music video for "Princess Diana". It premiered on YouTube at 14:00 UTC on April 14, 2023, and featured appearances from both rappers.[18]
Accolades
Track listings
- Streaming/digital download – remix[20]
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj) – 2:52
- Streaming/digital download – versions[21]
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj) – 2:52
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; extendo clip) – 3:18
- "Princess Diana" (solo version) – 2:34
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; sped up) – 2:26
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; slowed down) – 3:07
- "Princess Diana" (with Nicki Minaj; instrumental) – 2:52
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- Aniftos . Rania . October 11, 2022 . Cardi B Shares Snippet of Her Verse on Ice Spice's 'Munch (Feelin' U)' — But Says It Won't Be Released . live . . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20221026033353/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/cardi-b-ice-spice-munch-feelin-u-remix-1235153873/ . October 26, 2022 . February 1, 2023.
- News: Richards . Chris . September 27, 2022 . Ice Spice Raps Like She's in Her Own Head. Is She in Yours Yet? . en-US . . live . limited . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927102532/https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2022/09/27/ice-spice-munch-feelin-u-review/ . September 27, 2022.
- Rouhani . Neena . October 26, 2022 . Ice Spice: October R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month . live . . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123085509/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ice-spice-rb-hip-hop-rookie-of-the-month-october-interview-1235160589/ . January 23, 2023 . February 1, 2023.
- News: Caramanica . Jon . Jon Caramanica . January 20, 2023 . Ice Spice Broke Out with 'Munch.' Rap's New Princess Is Just Warming Up. . en-US . . live . limited . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230129193639/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/arts/music/ice-spice-like.html . January 29, 2023.
- Web site: On "Princess Diana," Ice Spice Beats The Memes . 2023-04-14 . Nylon . January 20, 2023 . en.
- Web site: Issawi . Danya . 2023-02-01 . The Cool Tang of Ice Spice . 2023-04-14 . The Cut . en-us.
- Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . January 20, 2023 . Ice Spice Drops Like..? EP f/ Hit Single 'Munch (Feelin' U)' and Lil Tjay Collab . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130025100/https://www.complex.com/music/ice-spice-like-ep-stream . January 30, 2023 . February 1, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: Grant . Shawn . November 18, 2022 . Ice Spice Teases Forthcoming EP During Visit to Rap Caviar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124081607/https://thesource.com/2022/11/18/ice-spice-teases-forthcoming-ep-during-visit-to-rap-caviar/ . November 24, 2022 . February 1, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Fu . Eddie . 2023-01-20 . Ice Spice surprise drops debut EP Like...?: Stream . 2023-04-14 . Consequence . en-US.
- Web site: Grant . Shawn . January 31, 2023 . Ice Spice's Hits a Bodega in the Video for 'In Ha Mood' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202050521/https://thesource.com/2023/01/31/watch-ice-spices-hits-a-bodega-in-the-video-for-in-ha-mood/ . February 2, 2023 . February 1, 2023 . . en-US.
- Web site: Singh . Surej . 2023-03-07 . Watch Ice Spice give 'Boy's A Liar Pt. 2' its live debut at Rolling Loud Cali . 2023-04-14 . NME . en-GB.
- Web site: 2023-03-06 . Ice Spice Just Performed 'Boy's A Liar Pt. 2' Live For The First Time . 2023-04-14 . UPROXX . en-US.
- Web site: Bustard . Andy . 2023-03-13 . Ice Spice Reacts After Nicki Minaj Crowns Her 'Princess' Of Rap . 2023-04-14 . . en.
- Griffin . Marc . March 13, 2023 . Nicki Minaj Stamps Ice Spice As Hip-Hop's New Princess . . April 14, 2023.
- Web site: Nevares . Gabriel Bras . April 1, 2023 . Nicki Minaj Remixes Ice Spice "Princess Diana" Lyrics On Twitter . . April 14, 2023.
- Web site: 2023-04-14 . Nicki Minaj Joins Ice Spice On "Princess Diana" Remix: Listen . 2023-04-14 . Stereogum . en.
- Web site: O'Donnell . Eoghan . 14 April 2023 . Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj remix hints at name of Minaj's record label . April 14, 2023 . The Independent.
- Web site: Grimes . Collette . April 14, 2023 . Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj Drop "Princess Diana" Remix . 2023-04-14 . Hypebae.
- Grein . Paul . August 8, 2023 . Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List) . August 10, 2023 . Billboard.
- Web site: April 14, 2023 . Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj) . April 14, 2023 . Spotify.
- Web site: April 18, 2023 . Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj) [Versions] ]. April 21, 2023 . Spotify.
- Web site: IFPI Charts . 2023-05-03 . www.ifpi.gr . 3 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230503120116/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html . live .
- TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: 12 May 2023 – 18 May 2023. TurnTable. 24 May 2023. 23 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230523205050/https://www.turntablecharts.com/Charts/Top50. live.
- Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 16-2023. The Official South African Charts. June 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504215405/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-100-week-16-2023/. May 4, 2023. dead.
- Web site: August 3, 2023 . Top 40 – 27 juli t/m 03 aug 2023 . Top 40 – July 27 to August 3, 2023 . July 6, 2024 . Nationale Top 40 Suriname. nl.
- Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 16. Sverigetopplistan. April 21, 2023.
- Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
- Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 23, 2023.
- Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 23, 2023.
- Web site: Princess Diana (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Ice Spice . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230414051827/https://music.apple.com/us/album/princess-diana-feat-nicki-minaj-single/1682185623 . April 14, 2023 . April 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
- Web site: Princess Diana (Versions) - EP by Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418011031/https://music.apple.com/us/album/princess-diana-versions-ep/1683015410 . April 18, 2023 . April 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
- Web site: Ali Seminara . Emanuela . April 28, 2023 . ICE SPICE "Princess Diana" (Radio Date: 28/04/2023) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428143052/https://radiodate.it/radio-date/ice-spice-feat-nicki-minaj-princess-diana-235019-28-04-2023-radiodate/ . April 28, 2023 . April 29, 2023 . radiodate.it . it.