Ice Cube

He has also appeared in the Barbershop movies. Accessed on March 03, 2005. Cube wrote, produced and starred in Friday, which spawned two sequels Next Friday and Friday after Next. "Solomon Keal (http://www.solomonkeal.com)." The Official Solomon Keal Website. This led to roles in other movies such as Trespass, Anaconda, and Three Kings. Accessed on March 08, 2005. Ice Cube film career began with testing his roles as Doughboy and Fudge in John Singleton's films Boyz N the Hood (1991) and Higher Learning (1995). "Solomon Keal Biography (http://www.solomonkeal.com/bio.html)." The Official Solomon Keal Website.

However in December 2004, after a long break from recording, he reached #2 in the UK singles chart with the club favourite, "You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms Toi), released as a single 5 years after it was first put onto film soundtracks like Next Friday and Save The Last Dance.
. Cube released several more solo albums; however, he is now known more for his movies than his original, groundbreaking music.
. Sales were brisk but did not establish a large audience.
. With Mack 10 and WC, Cube formed the Westside Connection in 1995, releasing their debut album Bow Down later that year.
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Dre on "Natural Born Killaz". Hear one of Solomon's pieces entitled Wellesley's Waterfall on the [Bryn Athyn Cathedral website (http://www.brynathyncathedral.org)]. He later dueted with Dr. Find Solomon's music at two New Church websites: [Fountain Publishing (http://www.fountainpublishing.com)] and [New Church Radio (http://www.newchurchradio.com)]. Dre and the West Coast G-Funk sound was dominating American hip-hop. Taking a break from his own albums, Cube assisted on debuts from Da Lench Mob (Guerillas in the Mist) and Kam (Neva Again). Learn more about Swedenborg and links to other New Church organizations at [New Earth (http://www.newearth.org)]. Lethal Injection (1993) was not very well-liked by fans or critics, and Dr. [The Unofficial Solomon Keal Site (http://www.solomon-keal.com)] [The Solomon Zone (http://www.solomonzone.com)].

After The Predator, Cube's audience began to diminish. [The Official Solomon Keal Site (http://www.solomonkeal.com)]. The album debuted at #1 on both the pop and R&B charts, the first album in history to do so. My music is greatly inspired by my faith.". Later that year, he converted to the Nation of Islam and released The Predator. An era that will bring true, spiritual states of love and peace. Cube toured on Lollapalooza in 1992 and gained a significant white following. "I believe that Swedenborg's Writings are a part of a new era of this world; an era in which people are in greater spiritual freedom, and greater spiritual enlightenment.

The album was still a hit. This religion teaches a person how to change out of their bad habits and into a better, more useful and thoughtful person, and eventually become an angel in Heaven. "No Vaseline" and "Black Korea" were allegedly racist, criticizing NWA's former Jewish manager and Korean-owned grocery stores, respectively. not because God created it, but because He wants us to be free. Cube's 1991 follow-up, Death Certificate was even more controversial. because we are free to choose it.. That was followed by a critically acclaimed turn in Boyz N the Hood, a film by John Singleton. This is also the reason why evil exists in this world..

Partially to help deflect criticisms, Cube appointed a female rapper named Yo-Yo (who guested on AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted) to the head of his own record label and helped produce her debut album, Make Way for the Motherlode. The point is that we are spiritually free to choose good or evil, which is why we can be eternally happy in Heaven, because it is a conscious choice. With Da Lench Mob and the Bomb Squad (Public Enemy's producers), Cube recorded his debut album in New York City. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was released in 1990 and was an instantaneous hit as rap's popularity increased in mainstream society. Though he was criticized for allegedly misogynistic and violent lyrics, even critics had to agree that the album was a groundbreaking, innovative piece of work. Hell is simply the place people go if they choose to refuse the happiness of Heaven that the Lord is offering to them. Ice Cube left NWA due to financial and personality conflicts in 1989. God is continually striving to bring every single person on earth into the eternal happiness of Heaven. The album was a masterpiece of old school rap and attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups. This religion teaches tolerance towards the many different good and true ways that a person can worship and praise the Lord.

Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix, Arizona in 1987 but returned in time to participate in NWA's debut album, Straight Outta Compton. This deeper meaning explains the importance of the unity of faith and charity in life, and it assures anyone a place in Heaven if they believe in some form of God, and live a good life by their religion. Dre, and MC Ren formed N.W.A. He explains that the entire Bible, like Jesus' parables, has a deeper parable-like meaning to it. After a brief stint in a group called "HBO", Cube showed Eazy-E "Boyz 'N Da Hood" and the pair, plus Dr. The New Church is based on the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg who was a servant of God - a revelator - who brought a new understanding of the Bible to the world. Dre. When these two elements become married in our lives, then we are truly in the image of God.

Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called "CIA" at parties hosted by Dr. Neither of these two elements works properly on it's own. He began writing raps in high school, most notably "Boyz 'N Da Hood", a song which later became famous when done by NWA. These two elements take on many names including: good and truth, faith and charity, will and understanding, thoughts and affections, love and wisdom, masculine and feminine, intellect and compassion. Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson, was raised in South Central Los Angeles, California by his parents. It teaches about the eternity of Heaven and Hell, the eternity and importance of true marriage love between one man and one woman, and the importance of a life of useful service. The New Church is all about the marriage of two elements that are too often separate in our lives. Ice Cube (born June 15, 1969) is an American actor and controversial rapper, originally a member of the N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit' Attitude) until launching a successful solo career in music and cinema. This religion teaches that the Lord's second coming happens for all of us when His Divine Truth is born again in our hearts, minds, and lives.

Four Brothers 2006 - in pre-production. It teaches that God took on the natural human form of Jesus in order to show us that we can have a personal relationship with Him, and to open the communication between heaven and earth so that we can be enlightened again. XXX: State of the Union 2005 as Darius Stone. Who is in essence, Divine Love and Wisdom. Are We There Yet? 2005 as Nick Persons. It is a Christian Church that believes in One Human God Who is knowable, personal, and loving. Barbershop 2: Back in Business 2004 as Calvin. Solomon was born and raised in the General Church of the New Jerusalem (http://www.newchurch.org); a branch of the New Church, sometimes known as Swedenborgian.

Torque 2004 as Trey. In 2005, Solomon successfully completed - with Honor Student Recognition - a course in Recording Engineering from the Audio Institute of America. Friday After Next 2002 as Craig. He then attended four years of college at [Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (http://www.brynathyn.edu)], and received an Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Religion. Barbershop 2002 as Calvin Palmer. He attended third grade through 10th grade at the Kempton New Church School. For his last two years of high school he was part of a group homeschooling program called ASPIRE (Alternative Schooling Inspiring Real Education). All About the Benjamins 2002 as Bucum. Solomon grew up in Kempton, Pennsylvania.

Ghosts of Mars 2001 as James 'Desolation' Williams. My favorite color is blue-green, my favorite animal is the turtle, my favorite food is breakfast.". Next Friday 2000 as Craig Jones. Someday my wife and I are going to write a book about marriage. Thicker Than Water 1999 as Slink. I've started writing a novel about time travel. Three Kings 1999 as SSgt. Chief Elgin. I love well-written epic fantasy stories.

I Got the Hook Up 1998 as Gun Runner. Tolkien fan, as well as a huge Star Wars fan. The Players Club 1998 as Reggie. R. R. Anaconda 1997 as Danny Rich. I'm a huge J. Dangerous Ground 1997 as Vusi Madlazi. "When I'm not actively engaged in music or being a husband and father, my other interests include drawing and painting, juggling, sailing, Lego, and reading.

Friday 1995 as Craig Jones. Solomon's wife, Tirah, who also comes from a musical family, has a wonderful voice, and has written several songs of her own. Higher Learning 1995 as Fudge. Solomon and Roxanne have composed a number of pieces for flute and piano, which they intend to record. One piece, which they call "Trio" is a flute, recorder, and piano piece written by Solomon and both of his sisters. Solomon's mom, Roxanne and Tamar have also composed some solo piano pieces. The Glass Shield 1994 as Teddy Woods. They get to see each other often, and are all still very close. Trespass 1992 as Savon. Solomon has two sisters: Roxanne and Tamar; both are married with kids.

Boyz N the Hood 1991 as "Doughboy" Darin. They have a daughter, Thea Clarity, born on February 2, 2003 and a son, Cirdan Ewan, born on June 13, 2004. They live in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania; a little town, about a half an hour west of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Greatest Hits - Ice Cube 2001 - Compilation. Their Wedding March, entitled "Angel's Birth," was a piece that Solomon composed. War & Peace - Volume 2 (The Peace Disc) 2000. "We met in college when we found we had the same astrological sign (Pisces) and started laughing at the horoscope page together when we read the newspaper in dining hall." They fell in love and were married on June 24, 2001. War & Peace - Volume 1 (The War Disc) 1998. Solomon is married to Tirah Marie Echols Keal.

Featuring Ice Cube 1997 - Compilation. I played it over and over until I mastered it, I still love that piece." [[6] (http://www.vinceguaraldi.com)]. Bootlegs & B-Sides 1994 - Compilation. I was probably in my early teens when one of my mom's cousins, Tom Rose, taught me how to play "Linus and Lucy," that famous Vince Guaraldi theme to the Charlie Brown cartoon. Lethal Injection 1993. Film composers have also been a great source of inspiration for Solomon's music, especially composers that use piano, such as James Horner [[5] (http://www.james-horner.com)] "I remember one specific event in my life that was a huge influence on my love of playing the piano. The Predator 1992. George Winston's music especially inspired Solomon, and assured him of the simple and powerful beauty of solo piano.[[2] (http://www.georgewinston.com)] [[3] (http://www.windham.com)] [[4] (http://www.amgram.com)].

Death Certificate 1991. Specifically, the music of George Winston of Windham Hill, and Chip Davis of American Gramaphone. Kill At Will 1990 - EP. His dad was the one who introduced him to two music labels which greatly influenced Solomon: Windham Hill Records, and American Gramaphone. Amerikkka's Most Wanted 1990. Ian has excellent taste in everything from Classical music to Rock music. His dad plays guitar, but his primary influence on Solomon was in the area of recorded music.

It was through his mom that Solomon learned to love pianists like Scott Joplin, Hagood Hardy, and John Odhner. She frequently plays for [church (http://www.newchurch.org)] services, and has her own small business as a piano teacher. His mom plays the piano and the guitar. His parents, Ian and Wellesley Keal, have been a large influence in Solomon's musical background.

Talent of any kind is a God-given gift, and I thank the Lord for the privilege to compose music."[[1] (http://www.solomonkeal.com)]. When I play some of the pieces I've written, I can't help but feel that I was not the only author. "Composing is both a powerful and humbling experience. Recently he's been teaching himself more about jazz piano.

Solomon is a Songwriter as well, and writes mostly Country music and Christian music songs, as well as some love songs with his wife Tirah. But, he has also co-written pieces for flute and piano with his sister, Roxanne. Mostly, Solomon plays solo piano. The process of "coming of age" gave him a need to express himself, which he did most effectively through the piano.

The intellectual and artistic stimulation brought about a surge of creativity. His years in college were by far the most fruitful for composition. In 1993, when Solomon was 16, he composed his first piano piece entitled: "Thunderstorm." Since that time, he has written, on average, about 5 or 6 pieces a year. He learned the feel of music.

He learned what made a song sound good. It was a challange that he still loves. His love of music never disappeared and he loved trying to figure out how to play the songs that he knew and loved. He began to teach himself to play the piano by ear. But, after about a year he found himself coming back to the piano again.

When he was 12 years old, he stopped taking formal piano lessons. In 1985 they moved back East to Kempton, Pennsylvania. There wasn't a piano teacher available, so Solomon's mom taught him and his sisters. He didn't like taking lessons very much, and at the time he never would have guessed that he would grow up to be a composer for the piano. Solomon started taking piano lessons in 1983, in first grade, from a lady named Polly Schoenberger.

His mom is a pianist; both of his parents play the guitar; and they all love to sing. He was the first in a family of three kids who all grew up listening to, and loving music. He spent most of his early childhood across the state in Pittsburgh. Solomon John Keal was born in 1977 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a little town called Bryn Athyn.

Like his major influences - George Winston, Scott Joplin, Hagood Hardy, Jim Brickman, James Horner, and John Tesh - Solomon Keal's compositions have touched thousands of lives with the peace and beauty of classic solo piano music. Then in 2000, he made his second album, ["Heritage" (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/keal00)]. In 1998, with the extraordinary help of Clark Ferguson (Bearswamp Studios), his family and friends, Solomon made his first album entitled ["Thoughts and Affections" (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/keal98)]. Solomon took formal piano lessons for 6 years which laid the foundation for his being able to compose an average of 6 solo piano pieces a year since 1993.

His music can be classified as New Age music or NeoClassical music and reminds us of the folk piano style of George Winston. He composes all original peaceful solo piano music. [Solomon Keal Online (http://www.solomonkeal.com)] Solomon Keal is a solo piano artist from Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. Heritage (album) - 2000.

Thoughts and Affections (album) - 1998.