Masta Ace was born December 4, 1966
Written by Mister Anderson on December 4, 2022
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.
Clear graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1988, after meeting Marley Marl in 1987 during his summer break. Ace made his recording debut on the Juice Crew posse-cut “The Symphony”, along with fellow Juice Crew members Craig G, Kool G Rap, and Big Daddy Kane, released on Marley Marl’s In Control album. The album also featured two additional Ace tracks, “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize” and “Simon Says”.
In 1989, he released his first solo single, “Together” b/w “Letter to the Better”. A year later, his debut album, Take a Look Around was released through Marl’s Cold Chillin’ label, featuring production from Marl and DJ Mister Cee. The album featured two minor hit singles “Music Man” and “Me & The Biz”, the latter track including Ace impersonating Biz Markie who did not reach the studio for the planned duet.
… [source: Wikipedia]
