Ft. Lil Wayne - Ice (explicit) [official Video] - Kelly Rowland

Fans and reviewers alike often compare the track's impact to her previous collaborations with Wayne.

: Reviewers from Billboard described it as an "appropriately sexual" clip where Rowland showcases multiple hairstyles and "diamond-encrusted lips" while splashing in melted ice.

: While he doesn't appear in the video, his verse was praised by DJ Booth for its "punchline-heavy rhymes" that added heat to the track's "cool attitude". Fans and reviewers alike often compare the track's

“I LOVE THE TRACK – very cool and laid back – the vocals really shine here and lil wayne adds that extra cool to it... i wanna say it goes just as hard as motivation but just lighter and more fun” That Grape Juice.net · 13 years ago

: Many critics, including those at Idolator, appreciated that the video felt like a spiritual successor to "Motivation," successfully rekindling that specific R&B magic. “I LOVE THE TRACK – very cool and

Critics generally praised the video for its high production value and Rowland's commanding screen presence:

: That Grape Juice noted the video was "definitely worth the wait," praising the fierce choreography and the "beauty shots" that cemented her status as a leading R&B contender. : Rowland received high marks for her "flawless"

: Rowland received high marks for her "flawless" and "sultry" vocals, which MTV UK and other outlets felt carried the song even when the lyrics were simple.