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RJD2 is Ramble John Krohn, a hip-hop producer. RJD2 was born in Eugene, Oregon, and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Until recently, he was part of the Definitive Jux label and produced tracks for many of its artists, as well as having a solo career. In 2006, RJ “ditched hip-hop” for the indie-rock label XL, releasing The Third Hand in March 2007.
From 1998 to 1999, he saw success blossom as DJ/producer for the Columbus-based group the Megahertz, with two twelve-inch singles on Bobbito Garcia’s legendary NY label, Fondle ‘Em Records. This explosive entrance to the underground hip-hop scene gave way to shows from Europe to Japan, not to mention garnering mention in Vibe magazine’s “History of Hip-Hop” historical volume. Opening doors outside of the east coast, the MHz went on to appear on the Bay Area’s ABB records compilation, Always Bigger and Better, Volume 1. Their contribution (entitled “This Year”) was voted best track on the ABB website, while competing against major label heavyweights such as Dilated Peoples and Defari.
In 2000, the praise only continued for RJD2, producing Copywrite’s debut single “Holier Than Thou” on Rawkus Records. The work certainly didn’t stop there; spring of 2001 was RJD2’s formal introduction to hip-hop as a solo artist on Def Jux Presents, a compilation showcasing the roster of his record label, Definitive Jux Records. Having to hold his own next to NYC underground legends such as Company Flow, Cannibal Ox, and Aesop Rock, RJD2 did no less. That summer he followed up this string of releases with his own twelve inch entitled June, which featured fellow MHz member Copywrite laying down two incredible book-end verses.
From 1998 to 1999, he saw success blossom as DJ/producer for the Columbus-based group the Megahertz, with two twelve-inch singles on Bobbito Garcia’s legendary NY label, Fondle ‘Em Records. This explosive entrance to the underground hip-hop scene gave way to shows from Europe to Japan, not to mention garnering mention in Vibe magazine’s “History of Hip-Hop” historical volume. Opening doors outside of the east coast, the MHz went on to appear on the Bay Area’s ABB records compilation, Always Bigger and Better, Volume 1. Their contribution (entitled “This Year”) was voted best track on the ABB website, while competing against major label heavyweights such as Dilated Peoples and Defari.
In 2000, the praise only continued for RJD2, producing Copywrite’s debut single “Holier Than Thou” on Rawkus Records. The work certainly didn’t stop there; spring of 2001 was RJD2’s formal introduction to hip-hop as a solo artist on Def Jux Presents, a compilation showcasing the roster of his record label, Definitive Jux Records. Having to hold his own next to NYC underground legends such as Company Flow, Cannibal Ox, and Aesop Rock, RJD2 did no less. That summer he followed up this string of releases with his own twelve inch entitled June, which featured fellow MHz member Copywrite laying down two incredible book-end verses.
Top Albums
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Ghostwriter
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The Horror
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Smoke & Mirrors
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1976
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The Proxy
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Cut out to FL
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Salud
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Chicken-Bone Circuit
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Shot in the Dark
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Since We Last Spoke
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2 More Dead
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Silver Fox
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Take the Picture off
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Making Days Longer
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Clean Living
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Shoutbox
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nerv1988 wrote:
niko bellic нах
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Yo-Zombie wrote:
this dude is so sick. i just got 2 of his albums and i can't stop listening to them.
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Wanilioowa wrote:
my god god god !
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Oz_Alchemist wrote:
A NEW ABSTRACT AND TRIP-HOP ARTIST, COME CHECK THIS PAGE : http://www.last.fm/music/Oz+Alchemist
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ejbarto wrote:
mistrzowski mistrz mistrzów
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thecp wrote:
fans of dead ringer check this out http://www.last.fm/music/Hypnokid/Somewhere+music/Dissociate
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Pavel_p4elz wrote:
<3
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NoNaMe350 wrote:
http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Dabrye/+images/217811 looks like Dabrye :)
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tyagaraja wrote:
actually he does look like Niko Bellic ;> or Niko Bellic looks like RJ
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riigo wrote:
i wipe my ass with da thurd hand
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Cthulhu420 wrote:
Third Hand is so weak. RJD2 was one of the best producers since RZA. Sucks he completely switched directions, with that kind of talent he should be a jack of all trades instead of narrowing himself.
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tremulous_fog wrote:
найс найс найсссс
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WTF108 wrote:
RJD[4]
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mistpl wrote:
[3]
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j4ckdotcom wrote:
Anyone else think RJD2 looks like Niko Bellic from GTA4? [2] exactly like him
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shaolin86 wrote:
Anyone else think RJD2 looks like Niko Bellic from GTA4?
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GentleMadness wrote:
Shout #600. "Let me work it out, take it easy."
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ithinkx wrote:
RJD2 featured on the latest ithinkx Podcast: http://ithinkxblog.blogspot.com/
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laikaronie wrote:
And all the real heads scream FUCK HIP HOP...until this mediocre bullshit stops.
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FuTnu wrote:
I'm liking this very much. [2] lol :D
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Featured Tracks
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Ghostwriter full track | 5:16 |
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The Horror full track | 4:10 |
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1976 full track | 2:26 |
Events
- Jul 4 Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival Jones Plaza, Houston, TX, United States
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Jul
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Bluesfest in the Byward
Ritual Nightclub, Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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BEACH DAZED
Out of Asia, Los Angeles, Ca, Los Angeles, United States
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| 8 attendees
News
Award Tour......(my first, really)
17 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rjd2
so while i dont necessarily DO music for the accolades, it is nice(and surreal?) to get recognized by the "establishment" of the music industry. …
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5 Nov 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/rjd2
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