Ice T(Redirected from Ice-T)Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known as Ice T or Ice-T, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He was born in Newark, New Jersey and started out with other West Coast rap pioneers such as Kid Frost and Egyptian Lover with Electro recordings. Later on, he changed his style and was the first rapper from the west to be accepted by the East Coast. "6 N The Morning" is sometimes seen as the track that triggered the whole gangster rap movement. It was produced by Unknown DJ, who produced electro funk tracks before and went on to produce Compton's Most Wanted. "Six N The Morning" was inspired by Schoolly D's "PSK" and became itself the inspiration for Eazy E and NWA's "Boyz N The Hood". Ice T went on to work with Afrika Islam, the man behind the beats on 1987s Rhyme Pays, 1988s Power and 1989s The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just watch what you say. As the title of this third album suggests, Ice T was from the start not only a gangster rapper - he was one of the driving forces behind the new style - but also a political rapper. Seymour Stein called him "the Bob Dylan of rap." On "Freedom of Speech" Ice T attacked Tipper Gore for introducing the Parental Advisory sticker. In 1991, Ice's fourth album, Original Gangster, came out; including raps about child abuse and drunk driving as well as the theme song from the movie New Jack City by Mario Van Peebles, the movie that re-launched Ice's career as an actor. Ice was also the lead singer/shouter of his metal band Body Count and made a song called "Cop Killer" in 1992, eventually causing Warner Brothers to drop Ice. Virgin Records released his next album Home Invasion (1993), an album with many political raps as well as featuring a new female rapper named Grip and Ice's DJ Evil E as a rapper. On VI - Return of the Real, Ice returned to his gangster rap roots. His 7th Deadly Sin (1999), one of the first records to be distributed via mp3 before appearing in record stores, continued in this vein. In both cases, the music was updated while not breaking any new ground. In the year 2000, Ice teamed up with East Coast pioneer Kool Keith from the Ultramagnetic MCs to form the Analog Brothers - a very successful (at least artistically) experiment. The same year also brought Ice-T's Greatest Hits: The Evidence. More recently, Ice T teamed up with east coast rappers Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger The Gambler, establishing a new group called SMG. A DVD was followed by a CD called "Repossession" in 2004. Ice-T is also a successful actor. This IMDb page (http://imdb.com/name/nm0001384/) details his acting engagements. He debuted as a rapper in the films "Breakin'" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" in 1984, only two years after his first 12" ("The Coldest Rap", 1982) appeared. In 1991, he embarked onto a serious acting career, playing a police detective in Mario Van Peebles' film "New Jack City". Many other films followed. Ice T did a notable lead role performance in Surviving the Game (http://imdb.com/title/tt0111323/) in distinction to his many supporting roles. He has also appeared in films such as "R'Xmas" by Abel Ferrara and "Tank Girl". He also wrote a song for the soundtrack of the latter. As for more current/recent acting engagements, Ice-T plays a police officer on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Another TV series that features Ice T is "Players". DiscographyAlbums
Songs, 12"s and 7"s
Compilations
Body Count
Ice T presents the West Coast Rydaz
Analog Brothers
Ice T Presents
SMG (Sex Money and Gunz)
Awards
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Another TV series that features Ice T is "Players". Albums:. As for more current/recent acting engagements, Ice-T plays a police officer on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. His biggest hit was "Somewhere Out There," a duet with Linda Ronstadt. He also wrote a song for the soundtrack of the latter. He also worked with other great musical artists such as Ray Charles, Michael McDonald, Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, and Kenny Rogers. He has also appeared in films such as "R'Xmas" by Abel Ferrara and "Tank Girl". Ingram's debut album, "It’s Your Night", appeared in 1983, including the ballad "There’s No Easy Way". Ice T did a notable lead role performance in Surviving the Game (http://imdb.com/title/tt0111323/) in distinction to his many supporting roles. Later, in 1980, he provided the vocals to "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" on Quincy Jones's album "The Dude". Many other films followed. As a self-taught musician who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums and synthesizer, Ingram began his career in the 70's as part of the band Revelation Funk. In 1991, he embarked onto a serious acting career, playing a police detective in Mario Van Peebles' film "New Jack City". He is also a producer and songwriter. He debuted as a rapper in the films "Breakin'" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo" in 1984, only two years after his first 12" ("The Coldest Rap", 1982) appeared. James Ingram (*February 16, 1956, Akron, Ohio, USA) is an American soul musician, famous for his vocal performance. This IMDb page (http://imdb.com/name/nm0001384/) details his acting engagements. Forever More: The Best of James Ingram (1999). Ice-T is also a successful actor. Always You (1993). A DVD was followed by a CD called "Repossession" in 2004. The Power of Great Music (greatest hits disc; 1991). More recently, Ice T teamed up with east coast rappers Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger The Gambler, establishing a new group called SMG. It's Real (1989). The same year also brought Ice-T's Greatest Hits: The Evidence. Never Felt So Good (1986). In the year 2000, Ice teamed up with East Coast pioneer Kool Keith from the Ultramagnetic MCs to form the Analog Brothers - a very successful (at least artistically) experiment. It's Your Night (1983). In both cases, the music was updated while not breaking any new ground. His 7th Deadly Sin (1999), one of the first records to be distributed via mp3 before appearing in record stores, continued in this vein. On VI - Return of the Real, Ice returned to his gangster rap roots. Virgin Records released his next album Home Invasion (1993), an album with many political raps as well as featuring a new female rapper named Grip and Ice's DJ Evil E as a rapper. Ice was also the lead singer/shouter of his metal band Body Count and made a song called "Cop Killer" in 1992, eventually causing Warner Brothers to drop Ice. In 1991, Ice's fourth album, Original Gangster, came out; including raps about child abuse and drunk driving as well as the theme song from the movie New Jack City by Mario Van Peebles, the movie that re-launched Ice's career as an actor. Seymour Stein called him "the Bob Dylan of rap." On "Freedom of Speech" Ice T attacked Tipper Gore for introducing the Parental Advisory sticker. As the title of this third album suggests, Ice T was from the start not only a gangster rapper - he was one of the driving forces behind the new style - but also a political rapper. Just watch what you say. Ice T went on to work with Afrika Islam, the man behind the beats on 1987s Rhyme Pays, 1988s Power and 1989s The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech.. "Six N The Morning" was inspired by Schoolly D's "PSK" and became itself the inspiration for Eazy E and NWA's "Boyz N The Hood". It was produced by Unknown DJ, who produced electro funk tracks before and went on to produce Compton's Most Wanted. "6 N The Morning" is sometimes seen as the track that triggered the whole gangster rap movement. He was born in Newark, New Jersey and started out with other West Coast rap pioneers such as Kid Frost and Egyptian Lover with Electro recordings. Later on, he changed his style and was the first rapper from the west to be accepted by the East Coast. Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known as Ice T or Ice-T, is an American rapper, singer and actor. MTV Movie Award nominee. Repossession (2004). Pimpin 101 - The Soundtrack (2003). "Pimp to Eat" (2000). What Really Goez On (1998). Violent Demise: The Last Days (1997). Born Dead (1994). Body Count (1992). The Early Years (2002). Greatest Hits: The Evidence (2000). Cold as Ever (1996). The Classic Collection (1993). Money, Power, Women (2000). Don't Hate The Player (1999). I Must Stand (1996). Gotta Lotta Love (1994). That's How I'm Livin'/99 Problems (1993). Trespass (1992) performed by Ice-T and Ice Cube. Ricochet (1991). New Jack Hustler (1991). Superfly 1990 (1990) performed by Curtis Mayfield and Ice-T. Dick Tracy (1990). Lethal Weapon (1989). You Played Yourself (1989). High Rollers (1989). I'm Your Pusher (1988). Colors (1988). 6 In The Mornin' (1986). Dog N The Wax (1986). Ya Don't Quit (1985). Killers (1984). Body Rock (1984). The Coldest Rap (1982). Gang Culture (2004) (Ice-T live in Montreux, Switzerland). The Seventh Deadly Sin (1999). Below Utopia: The Lost Score (1998). VI: Return of the Real (1996). Home Invasion (1993). OG: Original Gangster (1991). The Iceberg/Freedom of speech...just watch what you say (1989). Power (1988). Rhyme Pays (1987). |