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. Oct 11, 2009 lyrics verse 1 im so goddamn tired, cant tell if im done, or just uninspired and dont give me that you can be somebody speech that aint your place, let me be im an example of a candle lit. Eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two opposite ends of hiphops musical spectrum. Eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two opposite ends of hip hops musical spectrum. Eyedea and abilities special thanks to morgan for donating 25% of candles or prints to the 10yr event for eyedea love mama eyedea aka kathy eyedea michael larsen prayer candle. It was released on epitaph records and rhymesayers entertainment on march 23, 2004. Exhausted love star destroyer paradise one twenty man vs. What a beautiful world, so fragile and fertile pain feel the void, when boy met girl hes a puppet to nature, one year later now. Act right ay yo abilities man i got a lil somethin i gotta get off my chest right quick. To hell with the kind of work you have to do to earn a living all it does is fill the bellies of the pigs who exploit us look at me, im makin it, i may live badly but at. Eyedeas 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. Eyedea was a champion freestylist while dj abilities has won multiple awards for his skills on the 1s and 2s.
Eyedea and dj abilities released their debut album, titled first born, an eclectic mix of underground creativity and mindboggling lyricism. To hell with the kind of work you have to do to earn a living all it does is fill the bellies of the pigs who exploit us look at me, im makin it, i. Eyedea raps while dj abilities cuts and produces the tracks. What a beautiful world, so fragile and fertile pain feel the void, when boy met girl hes a puppet to nature, one year later now discovered using shazam, the music discovery app. Special thanks to morgan for donating 25% of candles or prints to the 10yr event for eyedea love mama eyedea aka kathy. View eyedea song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. 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. In 2010, eyedea passed away due to a drug overdose. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. 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.
The duo was founded in 1999 and became a prominent figure of the underground hip hop scene, becoming known for eyedea s philosophical and socially conscious lyrics, along with dj abilities dynamic. Weve made a documentary and a web series about the life and death of micheal eyedea larsen. Verse 1 im so goddamn tired, cant tell if im done, or just uninspired and dont give me that you can be somebody speech that aint your place, let me be. 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. I have no idea how to try to cope, the tragedy grabs at me by the throat, i find i felt for you like you were my first born, listening to all of your art, my oliver hart, hurts. Verse 1 im so goddamn tired, cant tell if im done, or just uninspired and dont give me that you can be somebody speech that aint your. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Eyedea and slug from atmosphere freestyling on sway back in.
Succumbing to three hours of sleep in thirtysix hours. The fight against apehood is fate versus free will. Eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two. As eyedea permeated thoughtprovoking jabs with his witty and clever rhymes, dj abilities kept the.
I have no eyedea micheal eyedea larsen tribute by allone, released 16 october 2012 all caps words are song band moniker album references that i encourage you to research. In 1997, however, while still in high school, the duo began competing in the battle circuit, gaining recognition from highprofile wins at 1999s scribble jam and the 2000 hbotelevised blazebattle world championships, among others. The albums highminded excursions into the realm of being and nothingness periodically lurch into navelgazing selfparody, but eyedeas passionate delivery and lyrical skills keep the disc grounded. The world of independent hiphop was shaken yesterday october 17 with the news that michael larsen, best known as rapper eyedea, was fou. Eyedea a prince in practice moans for the attention that h. Click allow to get desktop notifications when hype machine is in the background. Under the name sixth sense they produced their first collaborative album grands sixth sense in the basement of their childhood home. We have 0 albums and 36 song lyrics in our database. Eyedea and abilities exhausted lovemarshawn lynch im here so i wont get finedtypical cats any. Eyedea and abilities is a hiphop duo from minneapolisst.
To hell with the kind of work you have to do to earn a living all it does is fill the bellies of the pigs who exploit us look. One of our favorite eyedea lyrics seems sadly fitting now. Glass eyedea and abilities is what you get when you combine the very best of two opposite ends of hip. As eyedea permeated thoughtprovoking jabs with his witty and clever rhymes, dj abilities kept the groove steady, mixing styles and. On one end you have 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 the art of freestyling. In 2001, too many hiphop music fans missed out on one of hiphops most brilliant, perplexing albums ever to be released. Provel cheese its fresh pandelerium ft midwest avengers. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. He was considered a great when it came to freestyle rap.