| 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
|
| 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), better known by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. A lead member of Mr. Magic's hip hop collective Juice Crew, he is best known for his guest appearance alongside Kool G Rap, Craig G and Big Daddy Kane on the group's 1988 posse cut "The Symphony". He is noted for his distinct voice and rapping proficiency.
