Mind Blowin

"Mind Blowin" is the second studio album by American rapper Vanilla Ice, released on March 22, 1994. Following the massive success of his debut album, "To the Extreme," Vanilla Ice attempted to alter his style and public image with "Mind Blowin."

The album marked a departure from the pop-rap style that characterized his earlier work, venturing into a more funk-influenced and hip-hop direction. The lyrics and themes of the tracks aimed for a more mature and experimental tone, with songs addressing subjects such as marijuana use, which was a significant shift from his previous mainstream image. Despite these changes, "Mind Blowin" did not achieve the commercial success of his debut album and received largely negative reviews from critics.

The album failed to chart significantly and did not spawn any major hit singles. This commercial and critical response marked a downturn in Vanilla Ice's music career, which he struggled to revive in the following years. As Vanilla Ice's image at the time was largely associated with his earlier pop hits, this shift in style was not well-received by his fan base.

Overall, "Mind Blowin" serves as an interesting chapter in Vanilla Ice's career, showing an artist attempting to reinvent himself in response to shifting trends in the music industry and in his personal life.