[5] Born to middle-class parents who immigrated from Israel, Portnoy grew up in Rockville, Maryland.
[4] After graduation, he entered Berklee College of Music, where he spent two and a half years.
[4] Edan released his first solo studio album, Primitive Plus, on Lewis Recordings in 2002.
[8] It features guest appearances from Insight, Percee P, Mr. Lif, and Dagha.
[13] In 2018, he released a collaborative studio album with rapper Homeboy Sandman, titled Humble Pi, on Stones Throw Records.