First Name |
Masta
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Last Name |
Ace
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Full Name at Birth |
Duval Clear
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Alternative Name |
Ase One, Eca Retsam, Masta Ace, Duval Clear
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Birthday |
4th December, 1966
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Birthplace |
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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Weight |
163lbs (74 kg)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Bald
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Distinctive Feature |
Slender frame, Sports a rugged beard
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Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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University |
University of Rhode Island
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Occupation Text |
Rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive
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Occupation |
Rapper
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Claim to Fame |
appearing on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony", and for having published the studio albums Take a Look Around, SlaughtaHouse, Sittin’ on Chrome, Disposable Arts, A Long Hot Summer, MA Doom: Son of Yvonne, and The Falling Season
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Music Genre (Text) |
Hip Hop, Rap, Golden Age Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop
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Music Genre |
Rap
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Origin |
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City
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Year(s) Active |
1988–present
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Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap, Golden Age, Gangsta Rap
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Music Mood |
Confident, Street-Smart, Brash, Boisterous, Reflective, Self-Conscious, Confrontational, Harsh, Executive Producer
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Instrument |
Vocals, Mixing
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Cold Chillin' Records, Delicious Vinyl, JCOR Records, M3 Records, Cold Chillin', JCOR, M3, Cold Chillin', Yosumi, JCOR Entertainment, Interscope Records, Fat Beats Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records Inc., Hhv.De
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Associated Acts |
Marley Marl, Juice Crew, eMC, Mf Doom, Edo G, R.A. The Rugged Man, Marco Polo, Crooklyn Dodgers, Masta Ace Incorporated, Tomo in der Muhlen, Cryptik Soul
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Official Websites |
http://www.mastaace.com, http://www.m3hiphop.com
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Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony". He is noted for his distinct voice and rapping proficiency, and has influenced several MCs.