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,[1] Sam Smith,[2] Indiana, Years & Years, Becky Hill, Rejjie Snow, Damon Albarn,[3] Ella Eyre,[4] Kwabs and Brian Eno.[5]

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.[6]

Career

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.[7] Ash is also scheduled to work on Years & Years' (Polydor) debut album, Kwabs' (Atlantic) debut album and BenZel’s debut album (PMR).

Discography

Title Year Artist Album/EP Songwriter Producer
"Love You Up" 2012 Two Inch Punch Love You Up EP
Yes
Yes
"Up in Your Mix"
Yes
Yes
"Winterlude"
Yes
Yes
"Her Heart Moves"
Yes
Yes
"Forgive Me (For Messin' Up)"
Yes
Yes
"Introlude" Saturn Slow Jams EP
Yes
Yes
"MoonStruck"
Yes
Yes
"Paint It Red" (featuring Mikky Ekko)
Yes
Yes
"Optibeat"
Yes
Yes
"Digital Love Letters"
Yes
Yes
"Sweetest Thing" Lulu James Sweetest Thing
Yes
Yes
"Can't Stop" Annie Mac Presents
Yes
Yes
"Broken Heart" 2013 Alix Perez Chroma Chords
Yes
Yes
"Lost in Empathy" Rejjie Snow N/A
Yes
Yes
"Precious" Javeon N/A
Yes
Yes
"Going On" Ella Eyre Deeper EP
Yes
"Deeper"
Yes
Yes
"Nobody Loves Me Like You"
Yes
Yes
"If You Love Me" BenZel featuring Jessie Ware If You Love Me
Yes
Yes
"FantainfallaToyi Bolo" Damon Albarn & Adam Keito Africa Express "Maison De Jeune"
Yes
Yes
"Season Change" Damon Albarn & Ghostpoet
Yes
Yes
"Rapou Kanou" Damon Albarn & Tal B Halalal
Yes
Yes
"Caution to the Wind" 2014 Becky Hill Caution to the Wind
Yes
Yes
"With You" Moko Gold EP
Yes
Yes
"Money on My Mind" Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour
Yes
Yes
"Life Support"
Yes
Yes
"Desire" Years & Years Communion
Yes
"The Fall" Indiana No Romeo
Yes
Yes
"Calibrated Love"
Yes
Yes
"Tough Love" Jessie Ware Tough Love
Yes
Yes
"Champagne Kisses"
Yes
Yes
"Say You Love Me"
Yes
Yes
"Kind Of...Sometimes...Maybe"
Yes
Yes
"You & I Forever"
Yes
Yes
"Wasted Love" (featuring Stevie Neale) BenZel MEN EP
Yes
Yes
"Touch" (featuring Ryn Weaver)
Yes
Yes
"Just a Thought" (featuring Cashmere Cat)
Yes
Yes
"Four" (featuring Juicy J & Cashmere Cat)
Yes
Yes
"Sitting Pretty" 2015 Ty Dolla $ign Free TC
Yes
Yes
"Gemini" Anne-Marie Karate EP
Yes
Yes
"Dollar Bill" Sinead Harnett Sinead Harnett
Yes
Yes
"Eyes Shut" Years & Years Communion
Yes

Bold type denotes singles.

Remixes & edits

Title Original artist
"The Look" (TIPs Shook Shook Refix) Metronomy
"German Whip" (Remix) Meridian Dan
"Spoons" (Remix) Rudimental
"People Help the People" (Remix) Birdy
"Nirvana" (Promised Land Remix) Sam Smith
"Suit & Tie" (Let Me Love Remix) Justin Timberlake

References

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