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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".

Discography

Albums

  • Rhyme Pays (1987)
  • Power (1988)
  • The Iceberg/Freedom of speech...just watch what you say (1989)
  • OG: Original Gangster (1991)
  • Home Invasion (1993)
  • VI: Return of the Real (1996)
  • Below Utopia: The Lost Score (1998)
  • The Seventh Deadly Sin (1999)
  • Gang Culture (2004) (Ice-T live in Montreux, Switzerland)

Songs, 12"s and 7"s

  • The Coldest Rap (1982)
  • Body Rock (1984)
  • Killers (1984)
  • Ya Don't Quit (1985)
  • Dog N The Wax (1986)
  • 6 In The Mornin' (1986)
  • Colors (1988)
  • I'm Your Pusher (1988)
  • High Rollers (1989)
  • You Played Yourself (1989)
  • Lethal Weapon (1989)
  • Dick Tracy (1990)
  • Superfly 1990 (1990) performed by Curtis Mayfield and Ice-T
  • New Jack Hustler (1991)
  • Ricochet (1991)
  • Trespass (1992) performed by Ice-T and Ice Cube
  • That's How I'm Livin'/99 Problems (1993)
  • Gotta Lotta Love (1994)
  • I Must Stand (1996)
  • Don't Hate The Player (1999)
  • Money, Power, Women (2000)

Compilations

  • The Classic Collection (1993)
  • Cold as Ever (1996)
  • Greatest Hits: The Evidence (2000)
  • The Early Years (2002)

Body Count

  • Body Count (1992)
  • Born Dead (1994)
  • Violent Demise: The Last Days (1997)

Ice T presents the West Coast Rydaz

  • What Really Goez On (1998)

Analog Brothers

  • "Pimp to Eat" (2000)

Ice T Presents

  • Pimpin 101 - The Soundtrack (2003)

SMG (Sex Money and Gunz)

  • Repossession (2004)

Awards

  • MTV Movie Award nominee

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Another TV series that features Ice T is "Players". Official website (http://www.journeytheband.com). As for more current/recent acting engagements, Ice-T plays a police officer on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (These are all studio albums unless stated otherwise):. He also wrote a song for the soundtrack of the latter. Augeri is frequently mistaken for Steve Perry - both share the same first name, resemble each other physically, and have similar voices. He has also appeared in films such as "R'Xmas" by Abel Ferrara and "Tank Girl". The group's current lineup is Augeri (vocals), Schon (guitar), Cain (keyboards), Valory (bass), and Castronovo (drums).

Ice T did a notable lead role performance in Surviving the Game (http://imdb.com/title/tt0111323/) in distinction to his many supporting roles. On January 21, 2005 Journey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many other films followed. Many credit the group's success with Steve Perry's vocals and Neal Schon's guitar work. In 1991, he embarked onto a serious acting career, playing a police detective in Mario Van Peebles' film "New Jack City". The band's greatest commercial success came with a series of power ballads such as "Open Arms", "Separate Ways", and "Faithfully". 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. The band has gone through several phases, including one dominated by former members of Santana.

This IMDb page (http://imdb.com/name/nm0001384/) details his acting engagements. Journey is an American rock and roll band formed in 1973. Ice-T is also a successful actor. All The Way (2001). A DVD was followed by a CD called "Repossession" in 2004. Higher Place (2001). More recently, Ice T teamed up with east coast rappers Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger The Gambler, establishing a new group called SMG. Message of Love (1996).

The same year also brought Ice-T's Greatest Hits: The Evidence. When You Love a Woman (1996). 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. Why Can't This Night Go On Forever? (1987). In both cases, the music was updated while not breaking any new ground. I'll Be Alright Without You (1987). His 7th Deadly Sin (1999), one of the first records to be distributed via mp3 before appearing in record stores, continued in this vein. Girl Can't Help It (1986).

On VI - Return of the Real, Ice returned to his gangster rap roots. Suzanne (1986). 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. Be Good To Yourself (1986). 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. Chain Reaction (1984). 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. Send Her My Love (1983).

Seymour Stein called him "the Bob Dylan of rap." On "Freedom of Speech" Ice T attacked Tipper Gore for introducing the Parental Advisory sticker. After The Fall (1983). 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. Faithfully (1983). Just watch what you say. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (1982). 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.. Still They Ride (1982).

"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". Open Arms (1982). It was produced by Unknown DJ, who produced electro funk tracks before and went on to produce Compton's Most Wanted. Don't Stop Believin' (1981). "6 N The Morning" is sometimes seen as the track that triggered the whole gangster rap movement. Who's Cryin' Now (1981). 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. Stay Awhile (1980).

Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known as Ice T or Ice-T, is an American rapper, singer and actor. Good Morning Girl (1980). MTV Movie Award nominee. Walks Like A Lady (1980). Repossession (2004). Any Way You Want It (1980). Pimpin 101 - The Soundtrack (2003). Too Late (1980).

"Pimp to Eat" (2000). Lovin' You Is Easy (1979). What Really Goez On (1998). Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' (1979). Violent Demise: The Last Days (1997). Just The Same Way (1979). Born Dead (1994). Lights (1978).

Body Count (1992). Anytime (1978). The Early Years (2002). Wheel In The Sky (1978). Greatest Hits: The Evidence (2000). I Would Find You (1977). Cold as Ever (1996). Nickel And Dime (1977).

The Classic Collection (1993). People (1977). Money, Power, Women (2000). Spaceman (1977). Don't Hate The Player (1999). Look Into The Future (1977). I Must Stand (1996). Anyway (1976).

Gotta Lotta Love (1994). I'm Gonna Leave You (1976). That's How I'm Livin'/99 Problems (1993). On A Saturday Nite (1976). Trespass (1992) performed by Ice-T and Ice Cube. Midnight Dreamer (1976). Ricochet (1991). Mystery Mountain (1975).

New Jack Hustler (1991). In My Lonely Feeling (1975). Superfly 1990 (1990) performed by Curtis Mayfield and Ice-T. Of A Lifetime (1975). Dick Tracy (1990). Red 13 (2002) EP. Lethal Weapon (1989). Journey 2001 (2001) (DVD of concert footage).

You Played Yourself (1989). The Essential Journey (2001) (Greatest hits). High Rollers (1989). Arrival (2001). I'm Your Pusher (1988). Greatest Hits Live (1998) Live. Colors (1988). Trial by Fire (1996).

6 In The Mornin' (1986). Time 3 (1992) Box set and live. Dog N The Wax (1986). Greatest Hits (1988) (Greatest hits). Ya Don't Quit (1985). Raised on Radio (1986). Killers (1984). Frontiers (1983).

Body Rock (1984). Escape (1981). The Coldest Rap (1982). Captured (1981) Live. Gang Culture (2004) (Ice-T live in Montreux, Switzerland). Dream After Dream (1980). The Seventh Deadly Sin (1999). Departure (1980).

Below Utopia: The Lost Score (1998). Evolution (1979). VI: Return of the Real (1996). Infinity (1978). Home Invasion (1993). Next (1977). OG: Original Gangster (1991). Look into the Future (1976).

The Iceberg/Freedom of speech...just watch what you say (1989). Journey (1975). Power (1988). Steve Smith. Rhyme Pays (1987). Steve Augeri (also a member of Tall Stories and Tyketto). Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame).

Ross Valory. George Tickner. Deen Castronovo (also a member of Bad English). Aynsley Dunbar.

Gregg Rolie (an original member of Santana). Jonathan Cain (also an original member of The Babys & Bad English). Neal Schon (also a member of Bad English and Hardline). Steve Perry.