First Born is the first studio album by American hip-hop duo Eyedea & Abilities. It was released on Rhymesayers Entertainment on October 1, 2001.
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Critical reception
Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club said, "The album's high-minded excursions into the realm of being and nothingness periodically lurch into navel-gazing self-parody, but Eyedea's passionate delivery and lyrical skills keep the disc grounded." Brad Haywood of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.9 out of 10, stating that "[Eyedea's] rhymes are dense, literate, focused, often surprising and always amusing."
In 2015, HipHopDX included it on the "30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000" list.
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Eyedea – vocals, lyrics
DJ Abilities – production
Chris Blood – recording, mixing, mastering
Emily Lazar – mastering
M. Ward – artwork, design
Stress – layout