| The song called "Icy" was a break-through record for | | | | The life of the young artist Gucci Mane ended up |
| the southern artist Gucci Mane. It was his first real | | | | changing forever because of this ode to princess-cut |
| chance to gain the attention of people all across | | | | diamonds. |
| America for the first time ever in the rap game. This | | | | This song ended up becoming so successful that the |
| song was an anthem that he came up with to | | | | artist Young Jeezy ended up wanting to put it on his |
| express how he felt about jewelry, or as slang would | | | | album entitled "Thug Motivation 101: Let's Get It." Gucci |
| imply, "ice." He really likes wearing new | | | | Mane did not like the fact that he wanted to steal his |
| diamond-studded necklaces and wrist-watches and he | | | | own record and claim it for himself. The two artists |
| felt that it was necessary to let the people know why | | | | ended up disputing heavily over the record and it lead |
| he really likes them so much. He did not make the | | | | to a breaking-up of their relationship as artists. This |
| song "Icy" a hit by himself though. He had a lot of help | | | | song was a huge breakthrough for both artists, |
| from one of his friends who went by the performing | | | | especially for Gucci Mane who nobody had even |
| name of "Young Jeezy." Together, the two fellow | | | | heard of until this became a radio hit. Currently, both |
| friends from Atlanta worked hard to promote the | | | | artists have come a long way since "Icy" and have |
| record and it became an instant classic. | | | | each made songs that were more successful than this |
| Radio stations were playing the song "Icy" and getting | | | | collaboration together. |
| a lot of requests for it. This song was unlike any other | | | | The song "Icy" appeared on Gucci Mane's first album |
| hip hop song before it due to the fact that it appealed | | | | "Trap House," which ended up selling very well on an |
| to people across all different demographics. Eventually, | | | | independent label called "Big Cat Records." After this |
| a music video was created for the song which | | | | smash hit song, he ended up selling a few more |
| featured both Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy. The | | | | albums independently and then signed with Atlantic |
| people not only loved the song, but they really liked the | | | | Records shortly after. It is great to witness the |
| video and requested it for MTV's video countdown | | | | leverage and success that artists like Gucci Mane can |
| series as well as all of the BET hip hop countdowns. | | | | experience after releasing a song like "Icy. |