Ice Spice, possibly the biggest breakout artist of 2022, has an innate ability to avoid catchiness. Sure, she has some bars that play over and over again ("You did me dirt (why?), like what did I do?") but I find that overall she lacks the commercial melodiousness and pep that her contemporaries have. However, this is not all to say that I dislike Ice Spice. In fact, I really dig her. She has an interesting flair to her that makes her stand out amongst her East Coast compadres. With that being said, Like...? is a great effort and absolutely lives up to the hype she created with her past singles.
On Like...?, Ice Spice brings out all the guns. Hits like "In Ha Mood," "Bikini Bottom," and, of course, "Munch (Feelin' U)," make you realize she really can do no wrong. I know it might be an unpopular opinion, but these are some of my favorite tracks in recent memory. They're comical, fun, and novel. She has a special way of catering to the comedic sense of the online masses, something that is totally refreshing in a music climate like this. In typical Ice Spice fashion, we see her humor through the EP and track titles, especially "Princess Diana." Ice Spice's killer flows and unenthusiastic swagger make this EP what it is: a fun listen. Nothing more, nothing less. There aren't really any super standout tracks, but for what it is, I enjoy it.
RATING: 3/5
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