To the Extreme is the debut album by American rapper Vanilla Ice, released on August 28, 1990 (see 1990 in music). It is noted for showing that a white rapper could be marketed to a broad audience in the same way as other genres of popular music.
To the Extreme topped the Billboard 200 and peaked on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts (North America) at Number 6 in 1990.
Track listing
- "Ice Ice Baby"
- "Yo Vanilla"
- "Stop That Train"
- "Hooked"
- "Ice Is Workin' It"
- "Life Is a Fantasy"
- "Play That Funky Music"
- "Dancin'"
- "Go Ill"
- "It's a Party"
- "Juice to Get Loose Boy"
- "Ice Cold"
- "Rosta Man"
- "I Love You"
- "Havin' a Roni"
Personnel
- Vanilla Ice - Vocals, Producer
- Deshay - Overdubs, Beats
- George Anderson - Engineer
- Tim Kimsey - Engineer
- Paul Loomis - Keyboards, Producer, Engineer, Keyboard Bass
- Craig Pride - Vocals
- Tommy Quon - Executive Producer
- Kim Sharp - Producer
- Gary Wooten - Engineer
- Henry Falco - Engineer
- Khayree - Producer
- Janet Perr - Art Direction, Design
- Michael Lavine - Photography
- Darryl Williams - Producer
- Michael Sarsfield - Engineer
Charting singles
| Billboard Music Charts (North America) |
|---|
| 1990 | Ice Ice Baby | The Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 1990 | Ice Ice Baby | Hot Rap Singles | #1 |
| 1990 | Ice Ice Baby | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #6 |
| 1990 | Ice Ice Baby | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #28 |
| 1990 | Ice Ice Baby | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #6 |
| 1991 | I Love You | The Billboard Hot 100 | #52 |
