Vanilla Ice to release new single and EP for 35th anniversary of Ice Ice Baby

Vanilla Ice is releasing a new version of his signature hit, “Ice Ice Baby 5.0,” on major streaming platforms and will follow with a six-track EP, “Now & Forever,” on August 28, 2026. The rollout marks the 35th anniversary of the original song and includes a pre-order vinyl edition.

Why it matters: - Vanilla Ice is using the 35th anniversary of “Ice Ice Baby” to revive one of hip-hop’s most commercially important songs. - The release adds new music, vinyl product and streaming distribution around a catalog song that still draws weekly plays.

What happened: - Vanilla Ice released “Ice Ice Baby 5.0” on June 26, 2026. - The single is available on all major streaming platforms. - The release is on ICE BABY RECORDINGS and distributed by BFD/The Orchard. - Vanilla Ice also announced a six-track EP, “Now & Forever,” set for Aug. 28, 2026. - The EP arrives on the 35th anniversary of the original “Ice Ice Baby” release date.

The details: - “Ice Ice Baby” was the first hip-hop song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global chart hit in the early 1990s. - The song returned to the Billboard charts in February, reaching No. 3 on Rap Digital Song Sales and No. 5 on R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales. - Vanilla Ice said the new mix was driven by fan requests and the anniversary milestone. - Vanilla Ice said “Ice Ice Baby 5.0” stays true to the original while adding more energy and modern production. - Vanilla Ice said the “5.0” name references his Mustang 5.0. - “Now & Forever” will be released as a multi-color 35th Anniversary 12-inch vinyl. - The EP includes the new single “New Money” and re-mixes of “Get With It,” “Go Ninja Go,” “Now & Forever 2.0” and “Cool As Ice 2.0.” - Rob Van Winkle, also known as Vanilla Ice, produced the album. - Helen Murphy and Tommy Quon served as executive producers. - Production credits include Tate Gregor for “Ice Ice Baby 5.0” and “Get With It,” T.R.L.L. Kennedy for “New Money,” Luke Silas for “Go Ninja Go,” Miles Kennedy for “Cool As Ice 2.0” and Jordan Sears for “Now & Forever 2.0.” - The EP was recorded at Power Station Studios in Pompano Beach, Florida. - Hal Gupta-Fitzgerald mixed the project and Chris Gehringer mastered it at Sterling Sound. - Yolanda Ferraloro handled music clearance through Music Rightz. - The EP is available for pre-order and pre-save.

Between the lines: - The rollout leans on nostalgia, but the new production credits and streaming-first release suggest an effort to reach both longtime fans and newer listeners. - Reworking a signature hit can refresh catalog value if the new version connects without alienating listeners tied to the original.

What's next: - Fans can pre-order the vinyl EP and pre-save the release ahead of Aug. 28, 2026. - The company has positioned the single and EP as the start of a 35th-anniversary campaign around the “Ice Ice Baby” catalog.