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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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Since We Last Spoke: 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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Salud
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Chicken-Bone Circuit
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Shot In The dArk
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Cut Out To FL
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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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Shoutbox
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Fablerequest wrote:
Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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Taggueg wrote:
Deadringer is the best album definitly! ^^
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Scorub wrote:
http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Jeremy+Fish
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BananaPunch wrote:
any news bout new cd?
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furious_iPod wrote:
what's da best album?
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Polupoilu wrote:
J'aime .. encore et encore ..
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kapteeni_mauser wrote:
@mukeyz - Ramble John D2. I guess he's a Star Wars nerd.
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CreepingMalaise wrote:
Does he still perform his old/good material in concert?
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realRemox wrote:
sweetest chill
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kageru-hinoryu wrote:
Loving the previews from The Colossus so far.
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TheBright wrote:
Woah, Sice We Last Spoke is a No-No if you ask me Deadringer is such a genius record! (come on! Since we last spoke is .. not really what I hoped for) (The New single doesn't really puts much hope up either..
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mmou wrote:
The Tin Foil Hat EP is absolutely nice.
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jmeeter wrote:
Hey guys, I created a forum for fans of RJD2 and similar artists. The URL is http://electrojams.com/forum/ Please stop by and say hi, we need your help to grow. I have posted some bootlegs and rarities as well!
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Listek86 wrote:
brilliant !!
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Shaped wrote:
The Move is solid as fuck.
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FiyahG wrote:
ghostrwiter.. wow
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FeedbackAgency wrote:
Smoke and mirrors <3
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Balpheor wrote:
Nicko Bellic from GTAIV
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SeroPL wrote:
New track is disappointing :(
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brianvu wrote:
If you would like to write a review for RJD2's 2002 - 2010 album for Rebel magazine, please shoot me an e-mail for more information! brian@wearerebels.com
Videos
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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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Events
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Dec
31
NYE with Rjd2, Daedelus at City Hall
City Hall, Danver, CO, United States
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Jan
9
RJD2
9:30 Club, Washington DC, United States
3 shouts
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Jan
10
RJD2
Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC, United States
2 shouts
| 28 attendees
News
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9 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rjd2
hey folks, so in case you arent aware, i started a thing last week im doing called "monday madness"-giving away something of considerable value every monday until my new record comes out in january. …
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