O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson first came to public notice as a singer and songwriter with the controversial and influential band N.W.A.  His compositions with that group included many of the classic cuts from their debut LP "Straight Outta Compton”, including the title track "Fuck Tha Police,” "Gangsta Gangsta" and "Express Yourself".  He quit the band over business differences in 1990 and began a still-growing series of commercially and critically acclaimed solo albums.  His movie career has been no less stellar.  Ice Cube's debut in Boyz n the Hood led to more roles in films and he is no stranger to the other side of the camera, directing, as well as writing.