Best known for his million selling hits, "Everybody Plays the Fool", "I Just Don't Wanna' Be Lonely" as lead singer of The Main Ingredient, Cuba Gooding performs as a solo artist all over the world. Born and raised in New York City, Cuba is the father of 3 sons and a daughter that includes actors, Cuba Jr. and Omar. Admired by all for his unique tenor style, Cuba's stage performances always bring the house down. Cuba was added by popular demand to the “Beach Music Super Collaboration CD" performing the Charles Wallert composition, "Meant To Be In Love". This has led to the duo’s current project, “Never Give Up”, which debuted at the 2009 presidential inauguration. Cuba is continually touring and performing to audiences worldwide