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In a world where overnight fame fades faster than a TikTok loop, Iccy Rej is playing the long game and now she is coming in blazing with a scorching new EP titled “ICCY SUMMER”, dropping tomorrow, October 3rd on all platforms. If you have not heard her name yet, now is the time to catch up, because Iccy is not just knocking, she is kicking down the door.
Coming out of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, and now rooted in Centurion, South Africa, Iccy Rej is more than a rapper, more than a singer, more than a software engineer (yeah, she is that too). She is a multidimensional artist crafting sonic experiences that fuse Trap Soul, Hard Trap, Afrobeats, RnB, and Pop and she is doing it all with the cool confidence of someone who has built her own studio, her own label, and her own lane.
And this new EP? It is a heatwave in surround sound. With “ICCY SUMMER,” Iccy is taking her catalog to another stratosphere. The EP packs an all-star cast of collaborators: Smokepurpp, Flvme, Saudi, The Qwellers, MSI, Carvo Cardo, and Dizzu, each bringing their own flavor to Iccy's intoxicating blend of flex, finesse, and feeling.
Behind the boards? Only some of the hardest hitters in the game. Production credits read like a hall-of-fame lineup: Zooci Coke Dope, Neil T Music, Moody, 5TWZN Keys, Skatle, and SlimSoulja.
This is not just another EP, it is a soundtrack for the streets, the clubs, the come-up, and the afterparty.
If you are wondering what this new wave sounds like, start with “Singalali” the lead single featuring Shisaboy, Tebogo G Mashego, and Somali, already out now and setting digital platforms on fire. It is vibey, it is urgent, and it has got that unmistakable Iccy DNA which is raw but polished, catchy but gritty, heartfelt but flex heavy.
Born Rejoice (that is where the “Rej” comes from), the name Iccy is not just a play on “icy” it is a tribute to her father, who once traded in diamonds, gold, and platinum. The precious stones, the grind, the gleam, it is all embedded in her persona.
And this is not someone chasing a trend. She recorded her first track back in 2012, but it was not until 2018 that she decided to take her craft all the way. Today, she is an independent powerhouse (distributed via Gamma Records), blending her tech world genius with a music hustle that is completely self made.
She is already co-signed by Fetty Wap (who featured her breakout single “Balenciaga” on his Who Got Heat mixtape), and earned praise from Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss for her socially charged anthem “Stop Gender-Based Violence.”
As the ICCY SUMMER rolls in hot, Iccy is not slowing down. The EP is just Volume 1 of a trilogy, with Volumes 2 and 3 locked, loaded, and on the horizon. She is also working on a full length album that will feature Jadakiss, Jae Millz, Money Mu, Gemini Major, and more, proof that she is not just keeping up with the industry, she is outpacing it.
Oh, and did we mention the reality show? Yep, she is part of a major series set to premiere soon (details under wraps... for now), along with an upcoming documentary and over a thousand unreleased tracks in the vault.
In an industry of clones, Iccy Rej is an original. Her voice? Instantly recognizable. Her sound? Global. Her grind? Nonstop. Whether it is her freestyled bars (she has not written a song since 2015, she records straight from the soul), or her trap-laced anthems with a luxury twist, Iccy stands out like the BMW i8 she brought to the hood as a flex of faith and hard work.
She has got the passion of an underdog, the drive of a mogul, and the vision of someone who is seen both the code behind the screen and the poetry in the pain.
“I want to make an impact on young girls and boys who think it is impossible to get out of the hood and the villages. I came from nothing. But I was the first to bring a BMW i8 to the hood.” — Iccy Rej
Whether you are riding with the windows down or plotting your next big move, “ICCY SUMMER” is the soundtrack for your season. And Iccy Rej? She is not just ready, she is destined.
Stream “Singalali” now, and mark your calendars for tomorrow, October 3rd, the heatwave officially begins.
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