Micheal David Larsen (November 9, 1981 – October 16, 2010), better known by his stage name Eyedea, was an American musician, rapper and poet. He was a freestyle battle champion and songwriter from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Larsen had appeared as a solo artist under the pseudonym Oliver Hart, and as the MC half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities (along with longtime friend and collaborator DJ Abilities). He was first signed under Slug’s independent hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment before founding his own record label Crushkill Recordings.
Also Known As
Eyedea Oliver Hart
Associated Acts
Eyedea & Abilities Oliver Hart Sixth Sense Carbon Carousel Face Candy Atmosphere Murs Sage Francis Sadistik Kristoff Krane Blueprint Aesop Rock Illogic Carnage the Executioner
Birth Name
Micheal David Larsen[http://www.citypages.com/music/eyedeas-death-the-police-report-6635196 Eyedea's death: The police report], citypages.com, 2010-10-20.
Genres
Hip hop, alternative hip hop, rap rock
Labels
Rhymesayers Entertainment Crushkill Recordings
Occupations
Rapper
Origin
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1993 2010
Name
Eyedea
Nationality
United States of America