ICEE VIOLET: BUILDING A UNIVERSE, NOT JUST A MUSIC CAREER

Long Island–born and Orlando-raised multidisciplinary artist Icee Violet is redefining what it means to create music in the digital era. For Tristan Goodwin, the mind behind the name, music was never about chasing fame, virality, or fitting into an existing genre lane. Instead, it became a language—one he built out of confusion, heartbreak, and the struggle to make sense of an identity still forming.

What his music means

His work, painted with melodic rap, alt-rock influence, visual storytelling, and a signature astronaut motif, is less about escape and more about clarity. “I’m not making songs,” he explains. “I’m building emotional stories people can actually feel. My music shows the parts of life no one prepares you for—and the way you learn to navigate them.”

A Multidisciplinary Vision

What separates Icee Violet from today’s wave of emerging artists is not just the sound, but the scope.

He writes, sings, raps, mixes, edits, designs, and constructs entire worlds alone—turning each album into a self-contained chapter within a larger narrative universe. The lone astronaut featured on his album covers Places and DREAM XIX represents the raw humanity behind the brand: a figure lost, exploring, and evolving in unfamiliar terrain.

“My vision doesn’t get filtered through other people,” he says. “Every layer comes from the same mind. I’m creating a space where the sound, visuals, and identity all connect—and a space where people who feel misunderstood can finally feel seen.”

Inspired by artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Kid Cudi, Trippie Redd, Deftones, Young Thug, and Kanye West, as well as the imaginative world-building of One Piece and the genre-bending creativity of Childish Gambino, Icee Violet merges melodic intensity with digital artistry to form a sound that is distinctly his own.

Career Highlights: A Path Built Through Authenticity

For an independent artist juggling college, a full-time job, and full creative control, Icee Violet has carved out an impressive early career:

• Released two debut albums months apart (2 Evil and Places), with Places marking a pivotal moment in his emotional growth.
• Self-mixed his latest album, DREAM XIX, with tracks “ETHER” and “SUGARKISS” co-produced alongside rising producer Julian.
• Created the fan-favorite track “Let You Go” in a downtown Orlando studio—later used in a college music competition where it won first place against multiple bands.
• Collaborated with producer Harold Harper, known for work with Lil Uzi Vert—securing beats for “Intoxication,” “On Ice,” and “Time Moves Slower.”
• Had his “All of the Lights” Uzi remix played by streamers Speed and Kai Cenat, who unknowingly played it for Lil Uzi Vert themselves—mistaking Icee Violet’s voice for Uzi’s.
• Performed at a Cymatics producer meetup, introducing his music to Orlando’s creative network.

These moments show an artist not waiting for opportunity, but building it with precision.

Challenges of the Independent Grind

Being a full-time student and worker while self-producing music isn’t a glamorous process. It’s strategic, expensive, and time-consuming.

“Promoting my music, creating visuals, paying for beats, editing content—it all takes money and time,” he says. “Learning to mix and produce myself wasn’t just artistic—it was survival.”

This self-reliance is what has sharpened his identity as a multidisciplinary creator rather than just a musician.

DREAM XIX: The Next Chapter

Released November 19, Icee Violet’s newest album DREAM XIX continues the emotional and narrative progression of Places. Across its 10 tracks—symbolically representing “X,” the Sun, which plays a major role in the album’s themes—listeners witness the shift from emotional survival to self-awakening.

No features appear on the project. The choice is intentional.

“I want people to hear what I bring to the table. DREAM XIX is my identity surfacing.”

The album sets the narrative foundation for his upcoming alt-rock and emo-inspired project Echo City, shaped by influences from Deftones and the new guitar skills he’s currently developing.

Looking Ahead: A Universe in the Making

In the next few years, Icee Violet sees himself expanding—not necessarily into mainstream fame, but into mastery of his creative universe.

• Possibly still independent, but open to a content/management partnership.
• Dreams of someday signing with Lil Uzi Vert’s label, Cor(e), which aligns with his artistic DNA.
• Plans to travel, attend shows, network, and finally break into performing.
• A full visual identity in progress—merch, logos, aesthetics—all inspired by One Piece and digital media.
• A long-term blueprint including a book, a finale album, and even a video game built around his evolving storyline.

As a Digital Media student, these aren’t fantasies—they’re infrastructure.

What’s Next

Before the year ends, Icee Violet will be releasing a new EP with producer Julian, adding another chapter to his growing body of work. He also teases future collaborations, including more work with artist Mailo, with whom he already released “Lights Out.”

But above all, Icee Violet’s mission remains consistent:

He’s not just making music.

He’s building a world.

A world for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood, out of place, or stuck between who they are and who they’re becoming.