Edan - Beauty And The Beat

While Edan's critically acclaimed debut, ''Primitive Plus'', was a celebration of Hip-hop's golden age and a true throwback, his sophomore album, ''Beauty And The Beat'', is a vast musical collage that contains many different influences; Hip-hop, rock, pop, dusty breaks, hazy loops, luxurious off-kilter samples and curveball tempo changes that are all crafted into one cohesive piece of art.

Edan's vast lyrical imagination and technical wizardry (he also self-produced every track) alone make ''Beauty And The Beat'' a standout. The album's lead-single ''Fumbling Over Words That Rhyme'', a track which true Hip-hop enthusiasts and historians will not only appreciate, but ultimately debate is a perfect sample of what ''Beauty And The Beat'' has to offer. ''Smile'' is a gripping behind the scenes look at a successful yet internally tormented star. ''Promised Land'' - the symbolism of imagination and its power to overcome all that is perilous with positivity, patience and understanding show how Edan has progressed both artistically and as an individual. Check out ''Rock And Roll'' for a heavy hitting beat and ''Torture Chamber'' for amazing mic skills.

Features Mr Lif (Def Jux), Percee P (Stones Throw), Dagah and Insight

US pressed thick vinyl in shrink wrapped ''old style'' '60's heavy card jacket

Edan plays the Jazz Cafe on April 7th 2011 with UK and EU dates to follow.

Tracklisting:

1. Polite Meeting Intro
2. Funky Voltron ft. Insight
3. I See Colours
4. Fumbling Over Words That Rhyme
5. Murder Mystery
6. Torture Chamber ft. Percee P
7. Making Planets ft. Mr. Lif
8. Time Out (segue)
9. Rock And Roll ft. Dagha
10. Beauty
11. The Science Of The Two ft. Insight
12. Smile
13. Promised Land

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