User:Edaccura/Ed accura

Frank Ed Awuah (born in Clapham Common, London), better known as Ed Accura, is a British producer and rapper. In the mid 90’s Ed Accura developed a strong passion for producing hip-hop beats with a touch of Jazz. Ed Accura began to fulfil his passion for hip hop in the early 90’s with Street Jazz Productions. He took to the mic, also writing his own lyrics, and produced his first release, the album Five X Five, which became an instant success on the UK underground scene and export markets. In 2003, Ed Accura, formed the UK hip hop crew, 617, which stormed into the music scene with their highly successful debut album, The Vault, which included their mega European hit single, Always, featuring none other than the UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair!! Released on his independent label, Accura Records, Ed Accura, supported by D.R.A., rapper and artistic director, created a unique style of hip-hop by introducing famous vocal samples from the likes of Tony Blair and Anne Robinson into their tuneful rap lyrics and hip hop/urban beats. With this unique creative production, Ed Accura, working under the name 617 achieved great success in Germany, France, Japan and the UK. Encouraged by his remarkable achievement, Ed Accura, returned to the recording studio in 2005, to begin work on 617’s follow-up album, Bittersweet, which was successfully released in October 2006, which included smash hits Drunk, featuring Gemma Carroll and Want You Back featuring US Chicago based rapper, Cardo.(Platinum Kit Production) Now in 2010, inspired by his experience and knowledge of today’s society, Ed Accura has produced this incredible melodic, rap album, Observations Of A Social Misfit. Ed has managed to create a lyrically, expressive album, translating his thoughts into reflective provoking tracks, such as £1000 For A Pair Of Heels, Superstar, Vibe & Hype and Wall Candy.