Known to independent hip-hop fans worldwide for his rapid-fire delivery and celebrated locally as one of the many stars in the Rhymesayers' roster, Eyedea is also a respected freestyle battle champion - winning top honors at such competitions as HBO's Blaze Battle and Ohio's Scribble Jam.

Larsen and producer/turntablist DJ Abilities have just released their third full-length collaboration By the Throat. They stopped by The Current for a live performance on The Local Show and to talk about their frequent touring and how they got their start with Rhymesayers, and their latest evolution.

Songs performed: "Spin Cycle," "Burn Fetish," "This Story," and "Hay Fever" (web exclusive).

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