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Two Inch Punch

Ben Ash
Origin Brentford, London, UK
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • remixer

Ben Ash, professionally known as Two Inch Punch, is an English producer, musician, remixer, songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced records for Jessie Ware,Sam Smith,Indiana, Years & Years, Becky Hill, Rejjie Snow, Damon Albarn,Ella Eyre,Kwabs and Brian Eno.

Ash also collaborates with U.S producer Benny Blanco as the production outfit BenZel. They have featured with Sia, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Cashmere Cat and Ryn Weaver.

In 2012 Ash put out his first record "Love You Up" online under the alias Two Inch Punch. It was quickly downloaded and played by Diplo, DJ Oneman, Zane Lowe, Rinse FM DJs and other tastemakers, all via word of mouth. Nick Grimshaw made it his record of the week on BBC Radio 1, while the B-Side "Luv Luv" was being championed by MistaJam. In 2012 the white label became big on the underground, selling out 200 records on the first day.

Ash then signed to PMR Records / Island Records and released his debut EP "The Love You Up EP" and "The Slow Jams EP" before going on to write for artists and building his sound and name as a producer / songwriter.

In 2015, Ash was nominated for two awards at the 57th Grammy Awards (Record Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal) for his writing and producing contributions to Sam Smith’s debut album In The Lonely Hour, winning the award for Best Pop Vocal. Ash is currently finishing Rag 'n' Bone Man's Debut Album "Human" also working with new artist Rex Orange County, Sam Smith and Tory Lanez 2nd albums in 2017.


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