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what happened in to vanilla ice in 1985?
In 1985, he was focusing all of his energy on motocross.
what is his career based on?
his dance moves.
did he win anything in 1985?
Ice used his beatboxing and breakdancing skills as a street performer.
did he sign contract with any company?
signed a contract with the owner of City Lights.

Question: What happened in 1987?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened in to Vanilla Ice in 1987?