Born Edan Portnoy to middle class, immigrant parents, he grew up in Rockville, Maryland. In high school, he bought his first turntables and started mixing beats. Inspired by his classmate's rhymes, he started writing his own songs. After graduation, he entered Berklee College of Music, where he spent two and a half years. He dropped out of the college to focus on music full time.
Edan released his first album, Primitive Plus, on Lewis Recordings in 2002. It was described by The A.V. Club as "one of the year's most promising debuts". He released the EP, Sprain Your Tapedeck, later that year.
His second album, Beauty and the Beat, was released in 2005. It features vocal contributions from Mr. Lif and Insight.
Edan released the 29-minute mixtape, Echo Party, in 2009.
Albums
Primitive Plus (2002)
Beauty and the Beat (2005)
Mixtapes
Fast Rap (2001)
Sound of the Funky Drummer (2004)
Echo Party (2009)
EPs
Sprain Your Tapedeck (2001)
Singles
"Sing It, Shitface" (1999)
"Edan and Company Bring You the Raw Shit" (2000)
"Drop Some Smooth Lyrics" (2001)
"Mic Manipulator" b/w "Humble Magnificent" (2001)
"Emcees Smoke Crack Remixx" b/w "I'll Come Running Back 2 You" (2002)
"I See Colours" (2004)
"Fumbling Over Words That Rhyme" b/w "Beauty" (2005)
"Torture Chamber Remix" (2005)
Productions
Mr. Lif - "Heavy Artillery" and "Get Wise '91" from Emergency Rations (2002)
