Edwin Makromallis, also known as Ed Case, is a London-based musician, producer, songwriter, and DJ.

Early life

Edwin Makromallis' musical talent was evident at a young age. He achieved 'merits' and 'distinctions' up to grade 5 with the piano. At 15, he took part in a work placement opportunity at a recording studio, where he learnt the techniques of audio production.

Career beginnings

Ed Case began his music career in the illegal

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scene of the late 1980s. This was followed by a stint working in

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clubs. Case however made his name in the

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scene of the late 1990s. He hosted a show on pirate radio, Freek FM. He released a string of underground hits, including "Something in Your Eyes" featuring

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,Nick Harvey, which peaked at 38 in the UK top 40. This track represented a dual turning point, since it was the first time Case had had a track chart, and prior, Case had only used vocal samples, and it was the first time he had worked with a live vocalist in his studio. Ed Case achieved a greater level of mainstream pop fame with his remix of

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". He selected that track to remix because the original was 'quite slow', and he thought that his best contribution could be made in the form of a more energetic version, featuring MC

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State Unknown

Ed Case linked up with Dan Genal in early 2013 to form State Unknown.Edwin Makromallis, They have performed DJ sets around the world, playing 'underground bass-driven tracks'.

Film industry career

Makromallis is currently pursuing a career involving producing scores for film, television and advertising.Edwin Makromallis,

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs

* "Untitled" (1994), Red Face Records * "Ed's Venture" (1994), Red Face Records * "Flowin Through" (with Jonnie P) (1998),

Imperial Records Imperial Records is an American record company and label started in 1947 by Lew Chudd. The label was reactivated in 2006 by EMI, which owned the label and back catalogue at the time. Imperial is owned by Universal Music Group. Early years to 19 ...

* ''Da Vibes EP'' - Donna Cousins & Ed Case (1998), Thirst Records * "Take Control" (1998), Street Players * "Something in Your Eyes" (1999/2000), Unit Five Records/Red Rose Recordings - UK #38 * "Fly By Girl" (feat. Reagan) (2000), 4most Records/Utmost Records * "When I'm with You" (feat. Valerie M) (2000), FTL * "It's Love" (2000), Sureshot Recordings * "Trust We" (2000), Middlerow Records * "Who?" (with

) (2001), Columbia - UK #29 * "When I Roll" (2001), Killer Instinct * "Blazin'" (2002), Killer Instinct * "Scandalous" (2002), Bigger Beat Records * "Good Times" (feat.

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) (2002), Killer Instinct/Columbia - UK #49 * "Dun Know We / Hold It Up" (feat. N.S.A) (2002), Killer Instinct * "Blazin (The Remixes)" (2005), Love 2 Funk * "No More" (2005), Killer Instinct * "Back on the Case" (2005), Love 2 Funk * ''The Full Throttle EP'' (2006), Quality Control * "Holding On" - (DJ Sparks & Ed Case feat. Louise (2006), Quality Control * "All I Wanna Do" (feat. Oggie) (2007), Quality Control * "River of Love" (with

) (2008), Quality Control * "Past Love" (2016), M.I. Raw ;As Ed Case & Carl H * ''Steppas EP'' (1998), Thirst Records * ''The Deep EP'' (1998), Middlerow Records * "Carnival Blues / Sound Boy" (feat. Spee) (1998), Middlerow Records * ''The Live EP'' (1998), Middlerow Records * "Hard on Me / Milo's Tune" (1998), Middlerow Records * "I am Here" (feat.

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) (1999), Ultimate Beats * "I Wanna Be the One" (2000)

References

External links

Ed Case Twitter

State Unknown YouTube

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Case, Ed Year of birth missing (living people) Living people English DJs English record producers UK garage musicians Musicians from London Remixers Columbia Records artists Imperial Records artists Electronic dance music DJs