Eyedea & Abilities

The Profile

Eyedea & Abilities were an American hip hop duo from Minnesota, composed of MC Eyedea (Micheal Larsen) and DJ Abilities (Gregory Keltgen). Active on Rhymesayers Entertainment, they released First Born (2001), E&A (2004), and By the Throat (2009).

American hip hop duo from Minnesota; members: Eyedea (MC) and DJ Abilities; released three studio albums on Rhymesayers (2001–2009); activity ended in 2010 following Eyedea’s death.

One review digs into the E&A album with clear enthusiasm. It highlights Abilities’ relentless scratching and Eyedea’s rapid-fire delivery. The sound blends old-school hip hop with funk, techno, ambient, and melodic indie elements. Overall tone: direct, energetic, and pro–underground.