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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. |
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Ted Leo, Clientele, Yeasayer Line Up Dates At The Cradle Date: 15 Dec 2009
MyNC.com -
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Clientele and Yeasayer join Tortoise, RJD2, Rogue Wave and The XX on Cat's Cradle's 2010 concert calendar.
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Hear RJD2's New Kenna Collaboration Date: 30 Nov 2009
Pitchfork -
Photo by Dan McMahon In his 2005 book Blink , Malcolm Gladwell included an entire chapter about global pop polyglot Kenna , a sure bet for massive pop stardom who nonetheless failed to become a massive pop star. Kenna might not be a household name, but hey, he appears on "Games You Can Win", the new single from hip-hop producer and "Mad Men" theme composer RJD2 , so that's something. As ...
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RJD2 to celebrate 2010 with US club gigs Date: 17 Nov 2009
LiveDaily -
One-man electronic act RJD2 will spend the first part of the New Year visiting clubs throughout the US in support of his forthcoming release, "The Colossus." The tour gets underway Jan. 9 in Washington, DC--just a few days before the new album's Jan. 19 release date. RDJ2--the stage name for musician Ramble John Krohn--will perform in 28 cities throughout the eastern portion of the US over the ...
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RDJ2 announces tour, to appear at Canopy in February Date: 15 Nov 2009
Daily Illini -
Electronic artist Ramble John "RJ" Krohn, who goes by the stage name RJD2, has announced a tour in January and February 2010, and will be stopping at the Canopy Club in Urbana on Saturday, September 20, according to a press release.
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Famed Turntablist RJD2 Coming To The Cradle Date: 12 Nov 2009
MyNC.com -
Deejay, producer and all-around colossal turntablist RJD2 will bring his up-coming tour to the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Jan. 10.
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RJD2 Announces Weekly Contest Leading Up to Release of The Colossus Album Date: 02 Nov 2009
Baller Status -
Last week, producer RJD2 took to his website (RJSelectricalConnections.com) to announce a contest he will be holding each week until January 2010, where he'll be giving away various prizes.
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Spooky Halloween Date: 30 Oct 2009
Bozeman Daily Chronicle -
Art that draws from ancient Mexican reverence for the dead and a party emceed by the renowned RJD2 are just a couple of the treats being handed out to Bozeman for Halloween.
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RJD2 Announces New Album Details Date: 29 Sep 2009
Pitchfork -
The hip-hop instrumentalist RJD 2 hasn't released a solo album since 2007's ill-fated indie pop move The Third Hand , and lately he's mostly been entering our living rooms via his earwormy "Mad Men" theme . But that's about to change.
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