V.I.P (Ice Prince song) explained

V.I.P
Cover:Ice Prince -VIP Cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Ice Prince
Released:April 24, 2013
Recorded:2013
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:10
Label:Chocolate City
Producer:Chopstix
Chronology:Ice Prince
Prev Title:Gimme Dat
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:I Swear
Next Year:2013

"V.I.P" is a song by Nigerian rapper Ice Prince. It was released on April 24, 2013, by Chocolate City.[1] [2] [3] The song was originally intended to be included on Ice Prince's second studio album, Fire of Zamani (2013), but was ultimately removed from the final track list due to reasons that haven't been made public. It peaked at number 26 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.[4] "V.I.P" debuted at number nine on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart for the week of July 6 through July 13, 2013, and entered the music countdown along with "Personally".[5] [6]

Music video

Background

The music video for "V.I.P" was directed by Clarence Peters at Dream Studios and uploaded to YouTube on June 21, 2013. The video features cameo appearances from several acts, including M.I, Dr SID, and Phyno.[7] [8] On June 11, 2013, a behind-the-scenes video from the filming of "V.I.P." was posted on YouTube.[9]

Controversy

Peters came under fire for allegedly stealing the aesthetic of Slaughterhouse's "My Life" video and using it for the "V.I.P" video.[10] In February 2014, Ice Prince defended Peters' actions and said he told him the ideas to shoot. He also stated that if anyone has a problem with the situation, they should hold him responsible.[11]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "V.I.P" received mixed reviews from music critics. A writer for the website Jaguda.com criticized the song for sounding "eerily similar to Aboki".[12] Aribaba, another editor for Jaguda.com, gave the song a rating of 5 out of 10, prasing its instrumentation and chorus, while denouncing it for lacking freshness and excitement.[13]

Accolades

The music video for "V.I.P" was nominated for Best Use of Visual Effects and Best Hip Hop Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards.[14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 360Recommends: Ice Prince Zamani – VIP + Gimme Dat ft Burna Boy, Yung L and Olamide. 360nobs. 23 October 2013. 23 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023130437/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/04/360recommends-ice-prince-zamani-vip-gimme-dat-ft-burna-boy-yung-l-and-olamide/. dead.
  2. Web site: The Fire of Zamani! Ice Prince Returns with "VIP" & "Gimme Dat" Featuring Burna Boy, Yung L & Olamide. Bellanaija. 23 October 2013. 23 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023061909/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/04/24/the-fire-of-zamani-ice-prince-returns-with-vip-gimme-dat-featuring-burna-boy-yung-l-olamide/. live.
  3. Web site: Ice Prince – VIP Gimme Dat ft Burna Boy, Yung L & Olamide. tooxclusive. 23 October 2013. 20 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020114009/http://tooxclusive.com/2013/04/24/ice-prince-vip-gimme-dat-ft-burna-boy-yung-l-olamide. live.
  4. Web site: Afribiz - Top 100. Afribiz. 23 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185113/http://www.afribizcharts.com/top100.php?start=21. 29 October 2013. dead. dmy-all.
  5. Web site: BellaNaija.com's Onos O Co-Hosts with MTV VJ Ehiz This Week! K-Cee remains Number One on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10. Bellanaija. 23 October 2013. 28 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130928210032/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/07/10/bellanaija-coms-onos-o-co-hosts-with-mtv-vj-ehiz-this-week-k-cee-remains-number-one-on-the-mtv-base-official-naija-top-10/. live.
  6. Web site: Ice Prince's 'VIP' and Psquare's 'Personally' make new entries on MTV's official Naija top 10. The Net Nigeria. 23 October 2013. 18 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131118105045/http://thenet.ng/2013/07/ice-princes-vip-and-psquares-personally-make-new-entries-on-mtvs-official-naija-top-10/. live.
  7. Web site: New Video: Ice Prince – V.I.P. 360nobs. 23 October 2013. 23 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023143656/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/06/new-video-ice-prince-vip/. live.
  8. Web site: Video: Ice Prince – V. I. P. Prisoner of Class. 23 October 2013. 13 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131113105229/http://www.prisonerofclass.com/video-ice-prince-v-i-p/. live.
  9. Web site: BEHIND THE SCENES OF ICE PRINCE 's "VIP" SHOOT. Hiphopworldmagazine. 23 October 2013. 29 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029114008/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/06/14/behind-the-scenes-of-ice-prince-s-vip/. live.
  10. Web site: NET Exclusive: How Clarence Peters stole concepts, footage for Ice Prince and Tiwa Savage music videos | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily . Thenet.ng . 6 April 2014 . 28 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328150851/http://thenet.ng/2014/02/net-exclusive-how-clarence-peters-stole-concepts-footage-for-ice-prince-and-tiwa-savage-music-videos/ . live .
  11. Web site: 'I don's see anything wrong' – Ice Prince says he told Clarence Peters to jack video concept | Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily . Thenet.ng . 13 February 2014 . 6 April 2014 . 28 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328151029/http://thenet.ng/2014/02/ice-prince-says-he-told-clarence-peters-to-jack-video-concept/ . live .
  12. Web site: New Music: Ice Prince – VIP + Gimme Dat ft. Burna Boy, Yung L & Olamide. Jaguda. 23 October 2013. 23 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023062413/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/04/24/new-music-ice-prince-vip-gimme-dat-ft-burna-boy-yung-l-olamide/. live.
  13. Web site: Two To Review: Gunzz – Broken Heart, Ice Prince – VIP. Jaguda. 23 October 2013. 3 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103072024/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/04/28/two-to-review-gunzz-broken-heart-ice-prince-vip/. live.
  14. Web site: The 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA 2013) Winners; Flavour and Olamide Win Big. Jaguda. 25 November 2013. 16 November 2013. 20 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131120115729/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/11/16/2013-nigeria-music-video-awards-nmva-2013-winners-flavour-olamide-win-big/. dead.
  15. Web site: 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Nominees List: Flavour, Tiwa Savage, D'banj, Goldie, Waje, Kcee & More. Bellanaija. 23 October 2013. 15 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131015084712/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/10/2013-nigeria-music-video-awards-nominees-list-flavour-tiwa-savage-dbanj-goldie-waje-kcee-more/. live.

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