Eyedea

Eyedea
Background information
Birth nameMicheal David Larsen
Also known as
  • Eyedea
  • Oliver Hart
Born(1981-11-09)November 9, 1981
OriginSaint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 2010(2010-10-16) (aged 28)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresHip hop, alternative hip hop, rap rock, underground hip hop, psychedelic hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active19972010
Labels
WebsiteMichealLarsen.com

Micheal David Larsen (November 9, 1981 October 16, 2010), better known by his stage name Eyedea, was an American rapper. 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 to Slug's independent hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment before founding his own record label, Crushkill Recordings.