The many faces of oliver hart or how eye one the write too think cd. Eyedea and abilities by the throat really every eyedea and abilities album though atmosphere when life gives you lemons, you paint that shit gold. By the time they came together to record their debut lp, first born, eyedea was an accomplished battle rapper and abilities a talented, skillful dj. This full length lp boasts 18 tracks plus a bonus live freestyle joint. The mcing is tight and eyedea has a flow like a tap, the lyrics touch bigheaded cockiness to metaphysics and platos allegory of the man in the cave, and if that sounds pretentious. A member of the enormously promising rhymesayers collective, eyedea attracted considerable media attention when he won the 2000 blaze battle on hbo. Eyedea born micheal larsen on november 9, 1981 october 16, 2010 was a wellknown freestyle battle champion and underground hiphop emcee. This full length lp boasts 18 tracks plus a bonus live freestyle joint what you want us to freestyle about. First born was great if you wanted to hear eyedeas genuine struggle with. We must admit that the arsonists first album did not really reach its target.
Eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two opposite ends of hip hops musical spectrum. Eyedea michael larsen, abilities gregory keltgen born. It was released on rhymesayers entertainment on july 21, 2009. Michael larsen who also performs under the name oliver hart and with freestyle group face candy, became widely known because of his battle and freestyle skills. In 2001, too many hiphop music fans missed out on one of hiphops most brilliant, perplexing albums ever to be released. He lives in a four by two glass box that reminds me of my head i wish my floor would have rocks, but its covered with puddles instead if i could be him, life would be. One of our favorite eyedea lyrics seems sadly fitting now. At 22, minneapolis mc eyedeas trophy case sports a fair amount of ghetto chic, featuring championships at the 2000 hbo world blaze battle, the 2000.
As eyedea permeated thoughtprovoking jabs with his witty and clever rhymes, dj abilities kept the groove steady, mixing styles and. Those are just some of the first ones i thought of. Eyedea and abilities first born 4 torrent download locations download direct eyedea and abilities first born could be available for direct download sponsored link eyedea and abilities first born 7 years eyedea and abilities first born audio music 2 days eyedea and abilities first born music 10 hours. The duo was founded in 1999 and became a prominent figure of the underground hip hop scene, becoming known for eyedeas philosophical and socially conscious lyrics, along with dj abilities dynamic experimental fusion of stylistic elements from.
On one end you have the mclyricist, eyedea, who has proven himself time and time again, not only as an extraordinary song writer, but also as a master at battling and freestyling. Arguably the finest produced piece of hip hop ever made. Music by abilities recorded by, mixed by, mastered by chris blood notes f3 unlisted bonus track. Paul on october 28 that was attended by more than 2,000 people. This is one of those rare, genrebreaking moments where the political roots of hiphop have been layered with notions of identity and exposing the. This is a kind of hiphop, born in the underground, supported by independent music labels, which. We will never show you a blank page instead of song lyrics. Which rappers did you think couldve been better than they actually. Bilal 1st born second 2001 billy woods history will.
Eyedea and dj abilities released their debut album, titled first born, an eclectic mix of underground creativity and mindboggling lyricism. After a five year break exploring new sounds, experiencing life, learning and growing in a separate capacity, micheal larsen and gregory keltgen eyedea and abilities are back and better than ever. As eyedea permeated thoughtprovoking jabs with his witty and clever rhymes, dj abilities kept the groove steady, mixing. I ended up aspiring to create the ultimate eyedea collection for download. He lives in a four by two glass box it reminds me of my head i wish my floor would have blocks, but its covered with puddles instead if i co. His notable wins include the televised blaze battle sponsored by hbo 2000 and a victory at scribble jam 1999. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Eyedea is a great lyricist, and dj abilities is just as good. Featuring slug as well as classics like big shots and a turntablist track from dj abilities. Eyedea and ablilties returned with by the throat, july 21st, 2009 on rhymesayers. Paul, minnesota were the best of both worlds when it came to minnesota hip hop.
As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed. Eyedea s mom, with whom he was very close and who also was like a second mother to abilities has set up a memorial fundraiser via facebook. It was released on rhymesayers entertainment on october 1, 2001. Glass eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two opposite ends of hip hops musical spectrum. At 22, minneapolis mc eyedea s trophy case sports a fair amount of ghetto chic, featuring championships at the 2000 hbo world blaze battle, the 2000 rocksteady mc battle and the 1999 scribble mc. Under the name sixth sense they produced their first collaborative album grands sixth sense in the basement of their childhood home.
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