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Taylor Swift joined by Ice Spice as duo perform ‘Karma’ remix in New Jersey
Swift was joined by a special guest as she performed the first of three sold-out shows at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
Taylor Swift and Ice Spice joined forces on stage at MetLife Stadium on Friday, as the pair performed their new duet, a remix of ‘Karma’.
Swift will perform a trio of shows at the venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey over the weekend, and fans in attendance at the first show were given quite the treat when Ice Spice took the stage.
Given the ‘Karma’ remix was only released that same day, it was the first time the pair had ever performed the song in what was their first-ever joint performance.
The set also included the song’s music video, which played for fans before it premiered later that night.
In an audio clip shared by Spotify on Friday, Swift described how the pair joined forces for the remix.
“She reached out through her team, just kind of saying, ‘Hey, Ice has been a big fan of Taylor’s since she was a little kid, would love to collaborate if that was ever something that came about,” said Swift.
“I had been listening to her nonstop — like getting ready for my tour, I was just listening to Ice Spice constantly. So I immediately got her number and said, ‘Hey, would you wanna do your version of ‘Karma’? Do you relate to this?’ She jumped in headfirst.”
Ice Spice on the rise
Ice Spice, real name Isis Gaston, continues to make a name for herself. After teaming up with Nicki Minaj for ‘Princess Diana (Remix)’, which made it to the Billboard Hot 100′s top five, back in April, the two then released a seven song EP, ‘Princess Diana (Versions)’.
This came after her breakthrough single, ‘Munch (Feelin’ U)’, made waves when it as released last August.
Ahead of the performance and release of the ‘Karma’ remix video, Swift made it clear she’s a big fan of Ice Spice via Instagram.
“I’m a massive fan of this brilliant artist and after getting to know her I can confirm: she is THE ONE to watch,” Swift wrote on Instagram.
“In addition to Karma Ft Ice Spice… You asked for it, we listened: Lana and I went back into the studio specifically to record more Lana on ‘Snow on the Beach’.”