Fast Eddie

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At least two artists go by the name of Fast Eddie: 1. An acid house producer from Chicago, IL, United States 2. An R&B band from Benfleet, Essex, United Kingdom 1. Fast Eddie (b. Edwin A. Smith - aka "Fast" Eddie Smith), is an African American house music producer from Chicago, IL, USA. Before his stint as a producer, he was a DJ that was considered one of the premier house DJs at the time. (Not to be confused with the UK heavy metal guitarist, Fast Eddie Clarke.) He gained immense popularity during the heyday of Chicago House Music (1986-88). During that time, he was spinning on WGCI and WBMX in Chicago (e.g. "WGCI Mix (1988)"). However, during that stint, he produced one of his first singles, collaborating with Kenny Jason (aka Kenny "Jammin" Jason), "Can U Dance" (1987). In 1987, Eddie came out with other house tracks such as "The Whop" (based on the dance of the same name). Also, Eddie left WGCI for WBMX for a short stint and then quit that to concentrate on producing. In 1988, Eddie scored one of his biggest hits with "Acid Thunder" on the DJ International Label. "Acid Thunder" is regarded as a classic of the Chicago acid house genre. However, it was the track "Hip House" which really increased his popularity. Eddie popularized the genre of Hip house (Essentially, rap over house beats) and produced several tracks afterward. He scored several hits on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the late eighties and early nineties, including "Git On Up" (featuring Sundan

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Jack to the Sound

Can U Dance

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Yo Yo Get Funky (Andre Zimmer Remix)

Yo Yo Get Funky

Eddie's Gang / Behind Eddie's Groove

Teen Sensation

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The Haçienda - Acid House Classics

Jack to the Sound (Digitally Remastered)

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U Dun Know Dubstep

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The History Of House Sound Of Chicago - Part 2

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Legendary House Classics - Volume 1

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