Ice-T in new film 'For Love and Liberty'

NEW YORK, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots" (www.forloveofliberty.com) - the untold saga of African Americans' courageous service to their country - will premiere on public television in February 2010, coinciding with Black History Month. (Check local listings.) Hosted by Halle Berry, narrated by Avery Brooks, and featuring an introduction by Colin Powell and choral arrangements by Andrae Crouch, the powerful four-hour, two-part HD film will also be released on DVD on February 9, 2010.

Ten years in the making, "For Love of Liberty" brings to life, completely and for the first time, over two hundred years of heroic exploits of African American fighting men and women. Filmmaker George Lucas calls the film "...a truly important work," while Ken Burns says, "I believe this is a story - both entertaining and educational - that is relevant to all Americans."

Through the innovative combination of personal writings and memorabilia, historical text, rare photographs, archival materials, location footage and reenactments, the film documents African Americans' sacrifice and service, from the Revolutionary War to the current battle against global terrorism. Their compelling stories are recounted through dramatic, off-camera readings by more than 40 talented entertainers and public figures, including: Morgan Freeman, Mel Gibson, Susan Sarandon, Louis Gossett, Jr., Ossie Davis, Robert Duvall, Danny Glover, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Elliott, Isaac Hayes, John Goodman, Jesse L. Martin, Peter Coyote, Ice-T, James Garner, Robert Townsend, Alan Rickman, Ruby Dee, John Amos, Eriq La Salle, Angela Bassett, Chris Cooper, Alfre Woodard, Cliff Robertson, Blair Underwood, Charles Dutton, Kris Kristofferson, Donald Sutherland, Isaiah Washington and many others.

"'For Love of Liberty' will forever change perceptions about the vital role African Americans have played during the entire course of U.S. military history," said Louis Gossett, Jr., also an executive producer.

"Our goal is to raise public consciousness about this extraordinary and little-known story," said Frank Martin, director, co-writer and co-producer. "The triumphant theme that echoes across the centuries - the price of liberty - is universal, timeless and meaningful for all people."

SOURCE Eleventh Day Entertainment

Ice-T in the UK for Cash Money Records Celebration

Ice-T stated on his Twitter earlier this week that he was flying over to the UK for the weekend. Turns out he was coming over for the Cash Money Records party. The American-based record label held the celebrity-studded bash to celebrate its first British signing, Jay Sean, getting to number one with his single 'Down' featuring rapper Lil' Wayne and the launch of his new album 'All or Nothing'.

The Daily Mail published photos from the night, including the one below with this underneath "Veteran: Rapper Ice-T attended the celebration with a mystery blond companion".... Mmmm that "blond companion" will be his wife!!! Research people, research!!!

Ice-T Indepth interview on Thisis50!

Thisis50 Sat With Ice-T. Great interview with the Iceberg, he talks about how he started rapping, the entertainment business, 50 Cent, his wife 'Coco', being in the military, the pimp lifestyle, everyday life.

Ice-T announces new clothing line PBH!

You heard it here first, well not first, this info came via the Iceberg himself as he dropped the first few promo images of his new clothing line 'Powered By Hate'! Aready launched is the official PBH website at www.Powered-by-Hate.com, check out the holding page below. If you sign up for the mailing list you will be eligable for special offers and discounts. We've added a couple of links below for you to check out the Icebergs recent PBH posts that request you leave feedback that will be read by the man himself.



Check out the first few initial designs here: http://twitpic.com/o6wtt

And the initial logo designs here: http://twitpic.com/o6vp3

Ice-T supports Mental Health Services at Voice Awards

On October 14, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) honored writers and producers who have given a voice to people with mental health problems by incorporating dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of these individuals into film and television productions. Hosted by Oscar® award-winner Richard Dreyfuss, this year’s Voice Awards event nominated award-winning production that included The Soloist, Michael Clayton, Lars and the Real Girl, "90210," "Grey’s Anatomy," and our man Icebergs Law & Order: SVU”.

Here's a couple of interviews with the Iceberg at the event:

Ice-T & Coco host DJ Whoo Kids Birthday Party

Ice-T and Coco hosted DJ Whoo Kids Birthday party earlier this month. For those of you who aren't hip hop aficionados, DJ Whoo Kid is best known as G-Units official DJ. As well as artist in 50's unit he has also worked with Mobb Deep, Chamillionaire, Nyce and Lil Kim to name but a few!

Ice-T performing live at 'Ultimate Players Ball'

From EmailWire "Ice-T will perform live on stage at Tampa’s newest live concert stage and nightclub ENCORE in the Latin Quarter, Ybor City.

The one-night Tampa event is drawing the national attention of the Hip Hop and Rapper artists and their fans. Playmate Coco and prime time hubby, Ice-T sent out invitations to their friends and fellow rap artists urging them to drop in and create a reunion atmosphere ala a Hollywood premier.

Billed as the “The Ultimate Players Ball,” on the eve of Tampa’s biggest annual festival, Guavaween, Friday, October 30, Coco and Ice have designated the theme of “Pimps and Ho’s” for their pre-Halloween gala. The costume party is open to the public. A $500 prize will be awarded for the best costume. As judges, Coco and Ice will be looking for the most outlandish “Pimp and Ho” ensemble/costume."



Ultimate Players Ball pre Guavaween Party with Coco / Ice-T / DJ Prostyle

Friday, Oct 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT
at Encore Venue tickets are $25 and can be purchased online from TicketWeb

Repost: F.I.L.T.H.E.E. feat. Ice T & Grandmanster Caz - AyAyAya

OK so this isn't officially a re post as we've never posted it, however, this has been around since early last year. We here at Ice Blog Towers figured many of you may have never heard F.I.L.T.H.E.E. feat. Ice T & Grandmanster Caz - AyAyAya, or you've heard the TNA version of the tune.

The TNA version is heavily edited has been remixed to be easier on the ear, cuts out most of the Icebergs verse and completely cuts out Grandmaster Caz!!! Well the version below is the full un-cut, you get to hear your man Iceberg on top form! Enjoy it, and pay 'rakontur' a little love, as we're linking from his YouTube:

Ice-T Interview on Conan...

Check out the Icebergs recent interview with Conan on NBC. He hassles Conan about his beef with the Newark Mayor, talks about his new gunshop in the new virtual world IMVU, the film Good Hair and his FLGT (Final Level Twitter Gang. It's funny stuff, take a look and rate the video;

Ice-T New Body Count Album in 2009?

We noticed this video a couple of weeks back on the FunkyJahPunkys' official youtube channel. However it's only in the last week that stories have begun to appear on websites like ANTIMUSIC and the LA WEEKLY, why are these reports important? Well any love for the Iceberg is always well received however ANTIMUSIC in it's report on the 9th of October states:

"Ice-T enjoyed working with The FunkyJahPunkys. "It is very refreshing to work with a true, hard core, underground group. There are not many left." Ice-T just wrapped up the summer touring with the 15th anniversary Warp Tour, and is releasing new material with his band Body Count later this year."

No your eyes are not deceiving you, the last line does read - "releasing new material with his band Body Count later this year"

Holy sh*t! New Body Count Album before the end of the year!!!!! We'll do our best to find out more, till then sit back and enjoy The FunkyJahPunkys first single from their new album of the same name, featuring our legend Ice-T, this is CORPORATE TAKEOVER!

Ice-T 'Hood Manual' in production (it's Official)

Last week we reported the Twitter post of DJ King Assassin and the subsequent update regarding his interview with Ice-T. Well we are happy to confirm that yesterday we sat down and listened to the interview in full, and The Hood Manual is Official!

In part two of the interview Ice-T states; "I'm doing a record called The Hood Manual, which really is a bunch of records I did, featuring on other peoples records. I got records with M.O.P, I got records with Kool Moe Dee, I got records with all kinds of artists."

At this point DJ King Assassin mentions a track he has featuring both Ice-T and 2Pac. Finger crossed he gets this over to Ice and we see it on the album! Ice has never, (unlike many others) talked a lot about his affiliation with 2PAC, but a simple YouTube search brings up numerous videos, from TV appearances and tracks that feature both artists.



The interview itself is the best we have heard in regards to Ice-T and his music, hell in regards to Ice-T and his world, for a long time! Give it a listen and please surf over to DJ King Assassins PodoMatic page and give him some love!

Ice-T New Album? Part 2...

A week or so ago, we here at the Ice Blog were getting excited due to a Twitter post from DJ King Assassin stating; "I'm mixing down the new ICE T release!"

Was this the new release we've been waiting for? Was it 'Hood Manual'? Well, we can now confirm... NO.

A post via Ice-T's own Twitter states in answer to a fans excited question;

"RT @HyJaxLTD: Tell me its 'The Hood Manual' complete or aa whole nitha title? > No. It's actually a remix of the 'Act Of War' Anti- Mixtape"

We did a little further digging and found a recent interview with DJ King Assassin and the Iceberg on the worldwide syndicated MixShowBlast available via PodoMatic.

The interview is split, PART ONE - PART TWO. Surf over and give DJ King Assassin's PodoMatic page some love, and keep dreaming, dreaming of the 'Hood Manaul'!

Ice-T New Album?

Yesterday via Twitter DJ King Assassin dropped this bombshell; "I'm mixing down the new ICE T release!"

Could this be the long awaited 'Hood Manaul'? First mentioned way back in 2007 via Rap Basement when they posted a video of Ice-T in the studio claiming him to be working on a new album!

Then in September 2008 came this picture posted on Ice-T's official MySpace;


Underneath were (and still are) the words "Hood Manual - Coming Soon". Then Ice-T posted the title track in August this year via Sound Space! Hopefully with Ice's new label via EMI, we may see the album drop soon, question is was it Hood Manual that DJ King Assassin was mixing down?

Ice-T helps Raekwon celerbrate

News via Ben Johnson at silive.com that Iceberg was at Tuesday nights sold out performance at Santos Party House in Manhattan to celebrate Raekwon's new album 'Strictly Built 4 Cuban Linx II'. Several member of the Wu-Tang were also present and the night was hosted by non other than P. Diddy.



Ice-T was one of many to grace the stage in support of Raekwon. Check out Bens full article on silive.

Ice-T rocks 15th Anniversary Warped Tour with Body Count

Reports have been filtering through from last nights 15th Anniversary Warped tour celebration that among Kety Perry, NOFX and the All American Rejects was Ice-T with his metal outfit Body Count! Orange County Local Music Examiner Paul Hebert wrote;

"As the Aggrolites ended their set, the revolving-stage began to slowly turn as the emcee announced the arrival of none-other than the notorious hard-rocking group Body Count, fronted by rap veteran Ice-T. The show had Ice-T listed as a performer for the evening, but the fact that he arrived and performed with Body Count had the entire venue ecstatic. The main floor erupted into a ferocious mosh-pit as the band played through many tracks off their 1992 self-titled release including "Bowels of the Devil," "KKK Bitch" and "There goes the Neighborhood." As the police-light bars began to spin and guitarist Ernie-C ripped out the opening notes of the controversial "Cop Killer" the pit expanded consuming a good amount of the orchestra area."

Read the full report here.

Ice-T posts title track for 'Hood Manual'

Ice-T yesterday posted the title track from his much anticipated 'Hood Manual' via Sound Cloud yesterday. It's dark, very dark, features members of SMG and quality production is in full effect.

Originally mentioned on Rap Basement way back in 2007, when they posted a video of Ice-T in the studio recording for the album, very little seems to have filtered through. There was the possible album cover posted via Ice-T's official myspace but very little else.

This track is the first positive sign the album may really be on its way!

Ice-T featuring in Chris Rocks 'Good Hair'

A trailer for Chris Rocks latest movie Good Hair has just been released and it features among a host of others... Ice-T! Good Hair is a Documentary feature about African American hair and the lengths people go to. Official Selection at Sundance and Chris Rock as your tour guide should ensure this gets the exposure it deserves.

Ice-T Final Level Mix Tape now available!

In April Ice-T dropped a trailer on youtube, later he was quoted in the New York Daily News saying “I’m starting a digital label through EMI”. Well the wait is over!

Direct from his Official site and a number of other Hip Hop Domains around the web you can download The Final Anti -MixTape. Download it HERE and support your man Ice-T!

Ice-T presents Chevy 64 via Final Level YouTube!

From Ice-T's 'Black Ice' project come Chevy 64, featuring; Ice T, Fedie Demarco, Tash & Black Silver! Check it out now on the Official Final Level Youtube. Old Skool is the new skool!

Ice-T presents FINAL LEVEL MUSIC

Just uploaded to the official Ice-T YouTube channel - "Ice-T presents FINAL LEVEL MUSIC". The info reads "Ice T presents his new FINAL LEVEL ENT LABEL Hard Core Hip Hop distributed by EMI", looks like the Iceberg is stepping his game up for 2009!!!