Ice Box (song)

"Ice Box"
Song

"Ice Box" is the second single from Omarion's second album, 21. The song features backing vocals by Timbaland. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his most successful solo single to date. The liner notes credit the production to Timbaland and The Royal Court. The song uses a sample from Yasunori Mitsuda's "Memories of Green" from the Chrono Trigger video game (SNES) and its Original Soundtrack (OST). The song is a departure from his previous singles and is a mid-tempo number.

The single's physical CD release had been cancelled in the United Kingdom, but because the song had such success on the charts, it was decided that the physical release would go ahead. It was released on March 5, 2007.

Remixes & Other Versions

The official remix was later released, featuring Hip-hop and R&B artist Usher The remix chronicles Omarion's feelings and thoughts after the infidelity of his girlfriend while Usher advises him.. The 2nd official remix features Usher & Fabolous.

Music video

The video was filmed by Anthony Mandler. It starts off with Omarion sitting at a table alone, with flashes of the video. The camera digitally goes inside of Omarion's body and stops to show his beating heart frigid cold. The camera zooms out of his body and the music begins. Omarion's girlfriend (played by Solange Knowles) appears sitting opposite him at the table. Throughout his video, his girlfriend will appear, disappear, and then reappear. The video is then taken into a forest like setting, where Omarion chases his girlfriend around. Scenes cut to Omarion dancing along with male backup dancers, (Choreography completed by Roland Tabor and Blake Anthony). The video ends with Omarion down on his knees after saying "...I'm tired of fighting", and Timbaland rides up in a Phantom and opens the door to let Omarion in. Omarion then puts on a pair of sunglasses and looks at Timbaland who taps the girl on the shoulder before they drive away.

Charts

"Ice Box" has become Omarion's most successful single as a solo artist, becoming his first single to chart within the top twenty on the Billboard Hot 100. It has recently been certified gold.

In the UK "Ice Box" became Omarion's biggest hit, charting at #14, becoming his first Top 20 hit there.

Chart (2006–07)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	36
Denmark (Tracklisten)	14
European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)	52
songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS	40
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	10
UK Singles (OCC)	14
US Billboard Hot 100	12
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)	13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	5
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)	12

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)	Gold	500,000^
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cover versions

• Frankmusik covered the song on his "Chasing Shadows EP"
• A cover of the song was made by alternative rock band There For Tomorrow for the compilation CD Punk Goes Pop 2.

References

• "Omarion-Zelda audio comparison". KDWB.com. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
• "On Air Staff: Special Ed". KDWB.com. Retrieved 2007-04-24.