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- Summary: This self-produced second album for the Boston-based rapper includes guest appearances from Mr. Lif, Percee P, Dagah and Insight.
- Record Label: Lewis
- Genre(s): Rap
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 18
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Mixed: 2 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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Edan has lowered his tone, beefed up his content, mastered an independent, creative production style and crafted a concise album that makes a strong stab for early album of the year bids.
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If hip-hop had existed in the days of the Filmore, Woodstock and the Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Edan would have been right on the bus.
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UrbWith an awe-inspiring imagination in tow, Edan drops his own distinct magical mystery tour. [Apr 2005, p.101]
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UncutEdan's punch and broad vision distinguish him from the rest of the pack. [Jun 2005, p.110]
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It's sucker punch after sucker punch of syllable-swapping fun.
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The overall feel is of an academic exercise in hip-hop cultural anthropology.
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If Edan can sort out the dismayingly schizophrenic nature of Beauty and the Beat, he could harness his immense potential as both a rapper and lyricist and create something pretty cool, especially if he gets guest-MCs who perform as well as Insight, Percee P, and Mr. Lif do on this album.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 24
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Mixed: 1 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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GabeDApr 8, 2005This album is incredible. Blew me away from first listen, and the more lyrics I pick up on, the better it gets.
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danielsJan 23, 2007This is some hot stuff. Beauty is one of the best beats. Ever.
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JimmyJMay 2, 2005Spectacular! Beauty and the Beat joins Blazing Arrow, The Unseen and Madvillianany in the pantheon of underground brilliance.
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GAxeJul 2, 2005
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DopeCopeDec 24, 2005A refreshing, original, intelligent, and emphatic sophomore effort by Edan. My favorite album of '05.
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ArniSJun 5, 2005Extreemely creative and cool music. One of the best hip hop album in recent years. Still it ranks no. 2 for 2005, second only to Lord Quas.
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ChrisFApr 14, 2005
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