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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.
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Deadringer: Deluxe
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The Horror: Deluxe
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Deadringer
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Since We Last Spoke
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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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2 More Dead
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Since We Last Spoke
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Silver Fox
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Take The Picture Off
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Intro
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Shoutbox
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Alex0112 wrote:
Lush fusion of Hip Hop/ Jazz: http://www.last.fm/music/Young+Funk+Chump/Equal+Rights+For+Beats/The+Whitesox+Shuffle
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djcratedigger wrote:
Did RJ really do the beat for that new Metaform joint? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKxTFiC7GsM
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luudes wrote:
New EP sounds awesome so far.
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thority wrote:
i didnt like his last album, it's nowhere near deadringer, since we last spoke or horror ep. he needs to get back to the dark samples and trip hop and refrain from that radioheadish bullshit
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kapteeni_mauser wrote:
New EP Tin Foil Hat sounds great although these are all "old" tracks
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forsaken666 wrote:
mastah
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MaxxCharachters wrote:
his remix of utada hikaru's devil inside was pretty tight.
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poupougne7 wrote:
RJD2 Nouvel Album Colossus le 19 janvier : http://electro-pepere.over-blog.com/article-rjd2-un-nouvel-album-pour-le-19-janvier-the-colossus-4eme-album-37816360.html
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jahfijitsu wrote:
anyone have halloweeen tickets?
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Peskuns wrote:
outstanding music
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fearthedawn wrote:
I liked the third hand quite a bit. Sorry.
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BlueGhost60 wrote:
Good stuff
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riigo wrote:
only thing i really dig by him is his breezeblock mix. everyone should check that out.
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pikkie01 wrote:
This man is a genius.
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DotsDisconnect wrote:
what? he's white?
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Phaderhead wrote:
http://pitchfork.com/news/36645-rjd2-announces-new-album-details/ back to the roots, let's hope for the best. deadringer is my all-time favourite album
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mattrg320 wrote:
RJD2's first two albums, Soul Position and all of his hip-hop productions are epic. Sadly he's a faggot now.
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RoFen wrote:
poorboy lover megamix!!!
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rasmusfm wrote:
Looking forward to see what direction RJ takes his new album "The Colossus"
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Concert_photos wrote:
RJD2 at Trinumeral Festival http://www.performanceimpressions.com/Trinumeral_Photos_Festival_999.html live music photography galleries w. streaming audio http://www.performanceimpressions.com/intro.html
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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
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Nov
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Lotus
Terminal 5, New York, United States
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Jan
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Rjd2
The Social, Orlando FL, United States
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| 14 attendees
News
RJSELECTRICALCONNECTIONS.COM. cruise on over.
17 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rjd2
hey folks, just a quick note to let you know that my new site is up.
have a cruise by. ive got some interesting things planned for the
rollout of "The Colossus", and while i'll try to post links els. …
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2 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/rjd2
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