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Edward "Edo.G" Anderson

Assistant Professor
Affiliated Departments
Africana Studies Department

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Edward "Edo.G" Anderson's career spans from the golden era in 1991 to the new millennium. Old-school cats know him for his classics like “I Got To Have It,” “Be A Father,” and “BugaBoo,” as Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs. A younger generation knows him from his albums with collaborators like Pete Rock, Special Teamz, and Masta Ace. In 1991, Edo.G had the No. 1 record on Billboard charts with "I Got To Have It." This single has been used in hip-hop and R&B by multiple artists, including Mary J. Blige, Heavy D, M-Reck, and Dipset. 

Over three decades later, Edo.G is still killing it. His album, FreEDOm, and documentary, I Gotta Have It, are a testament to his longevity and consistent BoomBap roots he has never strayed away from. He continues to inspire young artists while maintaining a strong fan base around the world. Edo.G has proven he only gets better with time.

 

Career Highlights

  • Albums with Pete Rock, My Own Worst Enemy (2004), Special Teamz, with Slaine, and Jaysaun, Stereotypez (Duck Down Records, 2007), the critically acclaimed Arts & Entertainment (2009) with Masta Ace, Recognize Your Power (2016) with Shabaam Sahdeeq & Fokis, and After Words (2015), a feature with French label Effiscienz. 

  • Albums include A Face in the Crowd (2011), Intelligence & Ignorance (2013), and After All These Years (2014).  

 

Awards
  • Berklee Hip-Hop Hall of Fame honoree
  • The National Hip-Hop Museum in DC honoree
  • Boston Music Awards winner
In Their Own Words

"I hope that I can better prepare students for the music industry at large, as experience is the best teacher." 

"We as artists have an obligation when we are in positions of power to be mindful of young kids and our influence on them."

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