Masta Ace

Masta Ace
Masta Ace performing in 2005
Masta Ace performing in 2005
Background information
Birth nameDuval Clear
Also known as
  • Ase One
  • Eca Retsam
Born (1966-12-04) December 4, 1966 (age 57)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Rhode Island (BS)[1]
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
Years active1988–present
Labels
Formerly of

Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966),[2] 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.[3][2][4]

  1. ^ "From Masta to Legend".
  2. ^ a b Michael DiBella (December 4, 1966). "Masta Ace | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Shapiro, Peter, 2005, The Rough Guide To Hip-Hop, 2nd Edition, Penguin, p. 247.
  4. ^ [1][dead link‍]