Aviad Cohen
Aviad Cohen | |
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Birth name | Aviad Cohen |
Born |
Tel Aviv, Israel | March 11, 1975
Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Genres | Christian, Messianic, Techno, Instrumental |
Occupation(s) | Singer/Songwriter |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Hebrew Homie Entertainment |
Aviad Cohen (born March 11, 1975 in Tel Aviv, Israel and raised in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his song "In Da Shul"[1] (a parody of 50 Cent's song "In Da Club") while performing under the moniker "50 Shekel". He came to believe in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Jewish Messiah in 2004 [2] and subsequently recorded Christian/Messianic techno and instrumental music under his given name. He currently runs a web design business catering to those in the entertainment industry.
Biography
Aviad Cohen was born in Tel Aviv, Israel to parents of Persian-Jewish and Polish-Jewish descent. His family emigrated to the United States in 1977. Cohen was raised both in Brooklyn (NY) and Teaneck (NJ).[3]
Cohen began his recording career under the moniker "50 Shekel", inspired by 50 Cent.[3]
Discography
- Hooked On The Truth (2006)
- Fire Starter (2008)
- Forgiven (2010)
- Scripturesonics Vol. 1 (2011)
References
External links
- ↑ http://www.aviadcohen.com/
- ↑ http://www.acmediaservices.com/
- ↑ http://www.acmediaservices.com/about/