Special Ed, born Ed Archer, impacted the rap game in 1989 at the young age of 16 with his dazzling and criticaly acclaimed debut album, "Youngest in Charge," on Profile Records. With Producer "Hitman" Howie Tee on the boards and DJ Aksun on the turntables, Special Ed sent ripples through the urban landscape with his first single, the now classic and world renown hit, "I Got It Made." The album also spawned the legendary hits "I'm the Magnificent" and "Taxin'."
Ed followed up his acclaimed debut album with the 1990 release of "Legal," which garnered more accolades thanks to revered and memorable songs like "On a Mission" and "C'mon Let's Move It." With a combination of witty style, West Indian tinged intonations, and unique lyrical flows; Ed left an indelible impression on the late 80's and early 90's hip hop game.
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Ed followed up his acclaimed debut album with the 1990 release of "Legal," which garnered more accolades thanks to revered and memorable songs like "On a Mission" and "C'mon Let's Move It." With a combination of witty style, West Indian tinged intonations, and unique lyrical flows; Ed left an indelible impression on the late 80's and early 90's hip hop game.
Special Ed, born Ed Archer, impacted the rap game in 1989 at the young age of 16 with his dazzling and criticaly acclaimed debut album, "Youngest in Charge," on Profile Records. With Producer "Hitman" Howie Tee on the boards and DJ Aksun on the turntables, Special Ed sent ripples through the urban landscape with his first single, the now classic and world renown hit, "I Got It Made." The album also spawned the legendary hits "I'm the Magnificent" and "Taxin'."
Ed followed up his acclaimed debut album with the 1990 release of "Legal," which garnered more accolades thanks to revered and memorable songs like "On a Mission" and "C'mon Let's Move It." With a combination of witty style, West Indian tinged intonations, and unique lyrical flows; Ed left an indelible impression on the late 80's and early 90's hip hop game.
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Ed followed up his acclaimed debut album with the 1990 release of "Legal," which garnered more accolades thanks to revered and memorable songs like "On a Mission" and "C'mon Let's Move It." With a combination of witty style, West Indian tinged intonations, and unique lyrical flows; Ed left an indelible impression on the late 80's and early 90's hip hop game.
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