RJD2 explained

RJD2
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Ramble Jon Krohn
Birth Date:27 May 1976
Birth Place:Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Origin:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Years Active:1993–present

Ramble Jon Krohn[1] (born May 27, 1976),[2] better known by his stage name RJD2, is an American musician and record producer based in Columbus, Ohio.[3] He is the owner of record label RJ's Electrical Connections.[4] He has been a member of groups such as Soul Position,[5] MHz Legacy,[6] and Icebird.[7] His stage name derives from the popular Star Wars droid R2-D2.[8]

Life and career

Born in Eugene, Oregon,[9] Krohn was raised in Columbus, Ohio.[10] He began making music in 1993.[11]

In 2002, RJD2 signed to El-P's record label Definitive Jux and released his debut solo studio album, Deadringer, to much acclaim.[12] RJD2 later collaborated with rapper Blueprint under the name Soul Position, releasing 8 Million Stories on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2003.[13]

He released his second solo studio album, Since We Last Spoke, on Definitive Jux in 2004.[14] Soul Position's second album, Things Go Better with RJ and AL, was released in 2006 under Rhymesayers Entertainment.[15] 2006 also saw the release of Magnificent City, his collaborative album with rapper Aceyalone.[16] Magnificent City includes "A Beautiful Mine", which features in the title sequence of Mad Men.[17]

In 2007, RJD2 released the solo studio album, The Third Hand, on XL Recordings.[18] In 2010, he released his fourth solo studio album, The Colossus, on his own label RJ's Electrical Connections.[19] In 2011, he released the album, We Are the Doorways, under the pseudonym The Insane Warrior.[20]

RJD2 formed Icebird with Aaron Livingston, vocalist of a Philadelphia-based band called The Mean.[21] The duo's debut album, The Abandoned Lullaby, was released in 2011.[22] In 2013, RJD2 released his fifth solo studio album, More Is Than Isn't, on RJ's Electrical Connections.[23]

In 2015, RJD2 released a collaborative album with rapper STS, titled STS x RJD2.[24] His sixth solo studio album, Dame Fortune, was released in 2016.[25]

In 2020, he released his seventh solo studio album, The Fun Ones, on RJ's Electrical Connections.[26] It features guest appearances from Aceyalone, Homeboy Sandman, Jordan Brown, Khari Mateen, and STS.[27]

He released a course on sampling and arranging, RJD2: From Samples to Songs, with online music school Soundfly on July 27, 2021.[28]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Mix albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Productions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beyond the 'Mad Men' Sound – The theme song's creator releases a genre-bending album. The Wall Street Journal. John. Jurgensen. January 15, 2010.
  2. Web site: Rjd2 – Biography. AllMusic. Charles. Spano. November 17, 2014.
  3. RJD2 Explains Losing and Winning With 'Mad Men,' the Licensing Inspiration of His New Record. Billboard. Andy. Gensler. April 7, 2016. April 9, 2016.
  4. Web site: RJD2 drops free remix EP, announces Insane Warrior album and more. Consequence of Sound. Chris. Coplan. January 4, 2011.
  5. Web site: Soul Position: Unlimited EP. Pitchfork. Sam. Chennault. October 23, 2002.
  6. Web site: Resurrecting a MHz Legacy: RJD2 and Tage Future chase inspiration in "Out of Room". Alarm. Lincoln. Eddy. February 13, 2013.
  7. Web site: RJD2 and Aaron Livingston form Icebird, ready debut album. Consequence of Sound. Chris. Coplan. August 1, 2011.
  8. Building a Modular Synth With RJD2. Angela. Watercutter. Wired. October 10, 2011. March 23, 2018.
  9. Web site: Dub Ball Recap: Medium Troy, Devin the Dude, RJD2 and more. Eugene Weekly. Alex. Notman. May 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129100621/http://www.eugeneweekly.com/blog/dub-ball-recap-medium-troy-devin-dude-rjd2-and-more. November 29, 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Editors' Picks the Best of the City this Month. Columbus Monthly. Anthony. Dominic. May 2014.
  11. Web site: Daily 5: Creed Bratton at Webster Hall, La Soiree Burlesque in Union Square, More. Newyork.com. Jamie. Peck. February 20, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129175714/http://www.newyork.com/articles/travel/daily-5-creed-bratton-at-webster-hall-la-soiree-burlesque-in-union-square-more-61755/. November 29, 2014.
  12. Web site: Our 12 Favorite Definitive Jux Albums (4/5). Potholes in My Blog. David. Reyneke. April 23, 2013.
  13. Web site: 8 Million Stories. The A.V. Club. Nathan. Rabin. November 11, 2003.
  14. Web site: Rjd2: Since We Last Spoke. PopMatters. Dave. Heaton. May 25, 2004.
  15. Web site: Soul Position: Things Go Better With RJ and Al. Pitchfork. Tom. Breihan. April 3, 2006.
  16. Web site: Untangling the threads of the Mad Men theme. The A.V. Club. Erik. Adams. March 27, 2013.
  17. Web site: Beck Turned Down Multiple Offers To Write The Mad Men Theme. Stereogum. Chris. DeVille. February 19, 2014.
  18. Web site: RJD2, 'The Third Hand' (XL). Spin. Keith. Harris. March 15, 2007.
  19. Web site: RJD2: The Colossus. Pitchfork. Patrick. Sisson. January 18, 2010.
  20. Web site: The Insane Warrior: We Are the Doorways. PopMatters. Mike. Schiller. February 28, 2011.
  21. Web site: RJD2/Icebird. Philadelphia City Paper. A.D.. Amorosi. December 26, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151003094933/http://citypaper.net/RJD2/Icebird/. October 3, 2015.
  22. Web site: Traveling at Different Speeds: An Interview with Icebird's RJD2. PopMatters. Kevin. Curtin. January 17, 2012.
  23. Web site: RJD2 – More Is Than Isn't. Potholes in My Blog. Francisco. McCurry. November 21, 2013.
  24. RJD2 Plots 'Soulful' New Album With Philly Rapper STS. Rolling Stone. Jason. Newman. April 8, 2015. April 2, 2016.
  25. Web site: RJD2 announces Dame Fortune, shares track. Tiny Mix Tapes. Taylor. Peters. January 6, 2016. April 2, 2016.
  26. Web site: RJD2 Announces New Album The Fun Ones, Shares Song. Pitchfork. Evan. Minsker. February 19, 2020.
  27. RJD2 Returns With the Funk on New Song 'Pull Up on Love'. Rolling Stone. Jon. Blistein. February 19, 2020.
  28. Web site: Rabinowitz. Chloe. Hip-Hop Innovator RJD2 And Online Music School Soundfly Team Up To Release New Music Course. 2021-07-27. BroadwayWorld.com. en.

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