RJd2 - Redbox in March

Deaglan

After a glorious Irish debut as part of the Def Jux night at POD last month; 2002's most groundbreaking producer RJD2 is set to do his own show at the newly-refurbished Redbox on Sat 1st March. Having released one of the album's of 2002 with the sublimely-produced 'Dead Ringer' ; we eagerly await the return of Ohio's rising star. He also plays Cuba in Galway on Wed 26th Feb, Queen's University in Belfast on Thurs 27th and The Nerve Centre in Derry on Fri 28th.


More details on these show to come....

RJD2 - DEAD RINGER


ALBUM OF THE MONTH “One very accessible,

lovable and often very beautiful record

that deserves to reach the widest audience possible.”

JOCKEY SLUT



ALBUM OF THE WEEK “Glorious” SEVEN UPDATE



“The word on Hip-Hop street is

that RJD2 is the new DJ Shadow” NME –8/10



“Rush out and buy this catchy,

impeccably hip record” SUNDAY TELEGRAPH



“Elaborate, atmospheric and packed

with forceful rhythm science” UNCUT



"If you enjoy a bit of DJ Shadow,
you're going to want to marry this record"
MUZIK

RJD2 biog

Contrary to popular belief, heroes sometimes lurk behind the curtains, actively choosing to elude visibility. Make no mistake, though -- if the mystery man behind the boards is the man behind a classic beat, you'll soon know his name. In the last few years, one-man shows such as Moby, DJ Shadow and Timbaland have proved what underground hip-hop fans have known since Marley Marl's heyday: a producer can change the entire game. Enter RJD2.

Having already made a name in underground hip hop as the producer and DJ for MHz, who released two 12's on Bobbito Garcia's legendary Fondle Em Records, In spring 2001, RJ was tapped by Def Jux CEO and indie hip hop icon El-P to appear on the now classic compilation Def Jux Presents, also feat. Company Flow, Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock & Ill Bill of Non Phixion, which led to him signing a record deal with Def Jux, marking his formal introduction as a solo artist. This was followed up shortly after by his debut Def Jux 12", "June" feat. Copywrite, which cemented his name as a rising production star in indie hip hop. RJ then brought his remix skills to the table by flipping the highly successful Cannibal Ox single "F-Word", which garnered numerous votes for Urb magazines “Remix of the year". Not one to rest easily, RJ stayed diligent in 2001 with a mix CD entitled Your Face Or Your Kneecaps that landed him mention in Rolling Stone.

In 2002, RJ shined on the compilation Definitive Jux Presents vol.2, and soon after dropped "Let the Good Times Roll" on 12", the lead single from his forthcoming album, Dead Ringer. "Good Times" didn't take long to make it onto heavy rotation on college and indie radio nationwide, not to mention mashing up dance floors all over the place. With Dead Ringer, RJ takes a step into hip hop's future and it's past simultaneously. Melding the hip-hop tradition of raw, gritty samples with a more classical approach to song structure, he has concocted a style of production that pleases the most discerning hip-hop scholar without compromising that old dance floor aesthetic.

This year has already seen the surge of Ohio's newest favorite son towards the spotlight. His explosive entrance to the underground hip-hop scene has paved the way for shows from all over N. America to Europe to Japan, not to mention garnering mention in Vibe magazine's "History of Hip-Hop" historical
volume while also being awarded a coveted spot in Urb magazine's Next 100. In addition, 2002 will see RJD2 co-producing (w/ Mighty Mi) Copywrite's album for Eastern Conference Records, production work for Souls of Mischief, MF Doom, a Mos Def remix and a single and LP as one-half of Soul Position
(Rhymesayers Entertainment). Juggling solo ventures, producing rappers, and Djing, the man is certainly of the moment and his momentum looks to carry him far.

It has been said by many legendary producers that the ultimate goal is to move a crowd-not just to dance, but sometimes also to feel and think. In this vein, RJD2 is only continuing a time-honored tradition that hasn't been so honored lately.

Keithaburke

It's amazing what we'll call a producer these days. That word is vague as hell.

Keith

kirn

i always thought 'hell' was quite specific, ie: fire, brimstone, devil, u2 records...

Graemo

Dood, RJD2 rules.

Stole loads of him of the net.

Cool, Cool, Coooooool.

Will be there.