An emcee/DJ duo from Minneapolis, Eyedea & Abilities serve up the sort ofthoughtful, reflective hip-hop that many critics have dubbed "emo-rap." Liketheir labelmates Atmosphere, their songs revolve around personal feelings andfrustrations and never veer into gangster fairy tales or high life fantasies.Abilities is a champion DJ and excellent producer, while Eyedea is a ScribbleJam battle vet with a style akin to wordy lyricists like Sage Francis or evenAesop Rock. They released their debut album First Born in 2002, followedby E&A in 2004.
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