RJD2

RJD2

RJD2 performing at Moogfest 2014
Background information
Birth name Ramble Jon Krohn
Also known as RJ, The Insane Warrior
Born (1976-05-27) May 27, 1976
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Origin Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres Hip hop,[1] indie rock[2] Acid Jazz Trip Hop Electronica
Occupation(s) Producer, DJ, singer-songwriter
Years active 1993–present
Labels Definitive Jux, XL Recordings, RJ's Electrical Connections
Associated acts The Dirty Birds, Icebird, MHz Legacy, Soul Position, Aceyalone, STS
Website www.rjd2.net

Ramble Jon Krohn[3] (born May 27, 1976),[4] better known by his stage name RJD2, is an American musician based in Columbus, Ohio.[5] He is owner of record label RJ's Electrical Connections.[6] He has been member of groups such as Soul Position,[7] MHz Legacy,[8] and Icebird.[9]

Life and career

Born in Eugene, Oregon,[10] Krohn was raised in Columbus, Ohio.[11] He began making music in 1993.[12]

In 2002, RJD2 signed to El-P's record label Definitive Jux and released his solo debut album, Deadringer, to much acclaim.[13] RJD2 later collaborated with rapper Blueprint under the name Soul Position, releasing 8 Million Stories on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2003.[14]

He released his second solo album, Since We Last Spoke, on Definitive Jux in 2004.[15] Soul Position's second album, Things Go Better with RJ and AL, was released in 2006 under Rhymesayers Entertainment.[16] 2006 also saw the release of Magnificent City, his collaborative album with rapper Aceyalone.[17] Magnificent City includes "A Beautiful Mine", which has been used in the titles of Mad Men.[18]

In 2007, RJD2 released the solo album, The Third Hand, on XL Recordings.[19] In 2010, he released his fourth solo album, The Colossus, on his own label RJ's Electrical Connections.[20] In 2011, he released the album, We Are the Doorways, under the pseudonym The Insane Warrior.[21]

RJD2 formed Icebird with Aaron Livingston, vocalist of a Philadelphia-based band called The Mean.[22] The duo's debut album, The Abandoned Lullaby, was released in 2011.[23] In 2013, RJD2 released his fifth solo album, More Is Than Isn't, on RJ's Electrical Connections.[24]

In 2015, RJD2 released a collaborative album with rapper STS, titled STS x RJD2.[25] His sixth solo album, Dame Fortune, was released in 2016.[26]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Mix albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Productions

References

  1. ↑ Sanneh, Kelefa (May 15, 2004). "Hip-Hop Review; Dissolving the Border Between CD and Live". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Faraone, Chris (May 6, 2008). "Experiment illness - RJD2 at Paradise Rock Club, May 3, 2008". The Portland Phoenix.
  3. ↑ Jurgensen, John (January 15, 2010). "Beyond the 'Mad Men' Sound - The theme song's creator releases a genre-bending album". The Wall Street Journal.
  4. ↑ Spano, Charles. "Rjd2 - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ Gensler, Andy (April 7, 2016). "RJD2 Explains Losing and Winning With 'Mad Men,' the Licensing Inspiration of His New Record". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  6. ↑ Coplan, Chris (January 4, 2011). "RJD2 drops free remix EP, announces Insane Warrior album and more". Consequence of Sound.
  7. ↑ Chennault, Sam (October 23, 2002). "Soul Position: Unlimited EP". Pitchfork Media.
  8. ↑ Eddy, Lincoln (February 13, 2013). "Resurrecting a MHz Legacy: RJD2 and Tage Future chase inspiration in "Out of Room"". Alarm.
  9. ↑ Coplan, Chris (August 1, 2011). "RJD2 and Aaron Livingston form Icebird, ready debut album". Consequence of Sound.
  10. ↑ Notman, Alex (May 13, 2014). "Dub Ball Recap: Medium Troy, Devin the Dude, RJD2 and more". Eugene Weekly.
  11. ↑ Dominic, Anthnoy (May 2014). "Editors' Picks the Best of the City this Month". Columbus Monthly.
  12. ↑ Peck, Jamie (February 20, 2014). "Daily 5: Creed Bratton at Webster Hall, La Soiree Burlesque in Union Square, More". Newyork.com.
  13. ↑ Reyneke, David (April 23, 2013). "Our 12 Favorite Definitive Jux Albums (4/5)". Potholes in My Blog.
  14. ↑ Rabin, Nathan (November 11, 2003). "8 Million Stories". The A.V. Club.
  15. ↑ Heaton, Dave (May 25, 2004). "Rjd2: Since We Last Spoke". PopMatters.
  16. ↑ Breihan, Tom (April 3, 2006). "Soul Position: Things Go Better With RJ and Al". Pitchfork Media.
  17. ↑ Adams, Erik (March 27, 2013). "Untangling the threads of the Mad Men theme". The A.V. Club.
  18. ↑ DeVille, Chris (February 19, 2014). "Beck Turned Down Multiple Offers To Write The Mad Men Theme". Stereogum.
  19. ↑ Harris, Keith (March 15, 2007). "RJD2, 'The Third Hand' (XL)". Spin.
  20. ↑ Sisson, Patrick (January 18, 2010). "RJD2: The Colossus". Pitchfork Media.
  21. ↑ Schiller, Mike (February 28, 2011). "The Insane Warrior: We Are the Doorways". PopMatters.
  22. ↑ Amorosi, A.D. (December 26, 2012). "RJD2/Icebird". Philadelphia City Paper.
  23. ↑ Curtin, Kevin (January 17, 2012). "Traveling at Different Speeds: An Interview with Icebird's RJD2". PopMatters.
  24. ↑ McCurry, Francisco (November 21, 2013). "RJD2 – More Is Than Isn't". Potholes in My Blog.
  25. ↑ Newman, Jason (April 8, 2015). "RJD2 Plots 'Soulful' New Album With Philly Rapper STS". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  26. ↑ Peters, Taylor (January 6, 2016). "RJD2 announces Dame Fortune, shares track". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
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