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 rave scene of the late 1980s. ^[1] This was followed by a stint working in hardcore and drum & bass clubs. ^[1] Case however made his name in the UK garage scene of the late 1990s. ^[1] He hosted a show on pirate radio, Freek FM. ^[1] He released a string of underground hits, including "Something in Your Eyes" ^[1] featuring Shelley Nelson, ^[2] which peaked at 38 in the UK top 40. ^{[2] [3]} This track represented a dual turning point, since it was the first time Case had had a track chart, ^[2] and prior, Case had only used vocal samples, and it was the first time he had worked with a live vocalist in his studio. ^[2]

Ed Case achieved a greater level of mainstream pop fame with his remix of Gorillaz' " Clint Eastwood". ^[2] 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 Sweetie Irie. ^[2]

State Unknown

Ed Case linked up with Dan Genal in early 2013 to form State Unknown. ^[4] They have performed DJ sets around the world, playing 'underground bass-driven tracks'. ^[4]

Film industry career

Makromallis is currently pursuing a career involving producing scores for film, television and advertising. ^[5]

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
• 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 ^[6]
• "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 Sweetie Irie) (2001), Columbia - UK #29 ^[6]
• "When I Roll" (2001), Killer Instinct
• "Blazin'" (2002), Killer Instinct
• "Scandalous" (2002), Bigger Beat Records
• "Good Times" (feat. Skin) (2002), Killer Instinct/Columbia - UK #49 ^[6]
• "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 Shelley Nelson) (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. Frankie Paul) (1999), Ultimate Beats
• "I Wanna Be the One" (2000)

References

External links

• Ed Case Twitter
• State Unknown YouTube
• RA: State Unknown