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RZAgives whole new meaning to throwing beams … after releasing a brand new ice truck jingle to replace the original, which is rooted in racism.
De Wu-Tang Clan leader teamed up with Good Humor to come up with the hot new track as a family-friendly alternative to “Turkey in the Straw” – the jingle you probably grew up with when you chased the ice truck.
RZA’s new ice school felt the same hot summer day, but with a better beat … and zero racism.
So, what’s the problem with the OG jingle? If you had not heard … “Turkey in the Strait” had no racist undertones when it originated from British and Irish national anthems, but took a sad turn when it became popular in the US
It was big at American minstrel shows in the 1800s, and some blackface artists added incredibly offensive and racist lyrics. It was eventually played in ice rinks, and then also ice carts.
RZA and Good Humor are now carrying ice truck operators to replace “Turkey in the straw” with their version … and it will not cost a thing, because he says the jingle will be free.
And, just like Wu-Tang, he says that is foreva !!!
