June 11, 2006

Hip-Hop Review: Edan, "Beauty and the Beat"

Reviewed for okayplayer.com
On his latest album, Beauty and the Beat, Boston MC/producer Edan "uses pens like hallucinogens" to reconnect hip hop with the psychedelic rock 'n' roll of Jimi Hendrix. The result is a super-compact, simulated acid trip—34 minutes of space-age whirs, echoed vocals, and free association lyrics—all offered up with undeniable pace and energy. (More...)

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