Ice Meez — “I Been”
What happens when a Bay Area artist gets flown to Detroit by Tee Grizzley, records at one of the city’s most respected studios, and gets told the song he just created could be a hit?
That’s the story behind “I Been,” the latest release from rising Northern California artist Ice Meez.
After being flown to Detroit by platinum recording artist Tee Grizzley for a studio session, Ice Meez recorded “I Been” at the legendary Royal House Recording Studio, owned by industry veteran Roger Goodman. The track was produced by HudsonMadeIt and engineered by platinum-certified engineer Julian Suleiman.
Sonically, “I Been” delivers a confident, polished hip-hop vibe built around a mid-tempo bounce, giving Ice Meez room to command the record while keeping the energy accessible enough for the radio, clubs and everyday listening. The production balances a laid-back West Coast sensibility with a modern hip-hop approach, creating a record that feels equally at home in the car, at a party or coming through the speakers in a club.
But the record’s story is just as important as its sound.
After hearing the finished song during the Detroit session, Tee Grizzley gave Ice Meez his perspective on the record, describing it as having the potential to work across radio, clubs and a wider audience. He also suggested that the music video should be filmed at the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ice Meez took the advice literally.
The music video opens inside the Detroit studio with Tee Grizzley speaking about the record before transitioning directly into the song at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco—visually connecting the Detroit recording session with Ice Meez’s California roots.
From there, the video expands the story beyond the studio, turning Tee Grizzley’s suggestion into the opening visual statement for the record.
“I Been” represents more than a new song. It captures a moment where an independent Northern California artist stepped into an unexpected opportunity in Detroit, created alongside established industry professionals, received a direct co-sign from Tee Grizzley, and then returned home to execute the vision.
From Detroit to the Bay Area, “I Been” is a snapshot of opportunity, confidence and follow-through—and a reminder that sometimes the difference between an opportunity and a breakthrough is what you do after the opportunity presents itself
Spotify
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/song/i-been/6813054646
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/icemeez?stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
What happens when a Bay Area artist gets flown to Detroit by Tee Grizzley, records at one of the city’s most respected studios, and gets told the song he just created could be a hit?
That’s the story behind “I Been,” the latest release from rising Northern California artist Ice Meez.
After being flown to Detroit by platinum recording artist Tee Grizzley for a studio session, Ice Meez recorded “I Been” at the legendary Royal House Recording Studio, owned by industry veteran Roger Goodman. The track was produced by HudsonMadeIt and engineered by platinum-certified engineer Julian Suleiman.
Sonically, “I Been” delivers a confident, polished hip-hop vibe built around a mid-tempo bounce, giving Ice Meez room to command the record while keeping the energy accessible enough for the radio, clubs and everyday listening. The production balances a laid-back West Coast sensibility with a modern hip-hop approach, creating a record that feels equally at home in the car, at a party or coming through the speakers in a club.
But the record’s story is just as important as its sound.
After hearing the finished song during the Detroit session, Tee Grizzley gave Ice Meez his perspective on the record, describing it as having the potential to work across radio, clubs and a wider audience. He also suggested that the music video should be filmed at the Golden Gate Bridge.
Ice Meez took the advice literally.
The music video opens inside the Detroit studio with Tee Grizzley speaking about the record before transitioning directly into the song at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco—visually connecting the Detroit recording session with Ice Meez’s California roots.
From there, the video expands the story beyond the studio, turning Tee Grizzley’s suggestion into the opening visual statement for the record.
“I Been” represents more than a new song. It captures a moment where an independent Northern California artist stepped into an unexpected opportunity in Detroit, created alongside established industry professionals, received a direct co-sign from Tee Grizzley, and then returned home to execute the vision.
From Detroit to the Bay Area, “I Been” is a snapshot of opportunity, confidence and follow-through—and a reminder that sometimes the difference between an opportunity and a breakthrough is what you do after the opportunity presents itself
Spotify
Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/song/i-been/6813054646
https://www.instagram.com/icemeez?stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==