Inspired equally by injections of original school rapperfection and ’60s psyche-rock science friction Edan is one of hip-hop’s true originals. The emcee/DJ/producer/kazoo-ist’s 2005 opus *Beauty and the Beat* merged his distinct influences with unmistakable wit and attention to poetic detail, while follow-up projects such as his mega-mix *Echo Party* have stayed the artistic course with brilliant results. On the latest episode of Across 135th Street, host Chairman Jefferson Mao rotates sets in the mix with the “Humble Magnificent” for a takeover of raw raps, soul grooves and heavy reverberation the duo dubbed The Mao & Edan Show. Bear witness the fitness of their chaotic parfait.
