http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rssA producer and DJ from Columbus, Ohio, RJD2 is undoubtedly one of the most hyped beatmakers in independent hip-hop today. He got his start making tracks for the MHZ crew (Copywrite, Camu Tao, Tage Proto), then worked his way up with a series of singles and mix tapes before unleashing his critically-acclaimed debut LP, <i>Dead Ringer</i>, on the uber-hip Def Jux label in 2002. Much like DJ Shadow (an obvious influence) before him, RJD2's music appeals not only to the underground hip-hop community, but also to aging indie-rockers and hipsters who don't care for most rap music. Loaded with moody samples, dusty drum breaks, dialogue clips, and pieces of vintage soul jams, the mostly instrumental <i>Dead Ringer</i> elicited rave reviews from a wide variety of listeners, and was bound for many critic's "best of 2002" lists. - Brolin WinningThe Midwestern Basementen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:15 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39363&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rss A producer and DJ from Columbus, Ohio, RJD2 is undoubtedly one of the most hyped beatmakers in independent hip-hop today. He got his start making tracks for the MHZ crew (Copywrite, Camu Tao, Tage Proto), then worked his way up with a series of singles and mix tapes before unleashing his critically-acclaimed debut LP, <i>Dead Ringer</i>, on the uber-hip Def Jux label in 2002. Much like DJ Shadow (an obvious influence) before him, RJD2's music appeals not only to the underground hip-hop community, but also to aging indie-rockers and hipsters who don't care for most rap music. Loaded with moody samples, dusty drum breaks, dialogue clips, and pieces of vintage soul jams, the mostly instrumental <i>Dead Ringer</i> elicited rave reviews from a wide variety of listeners, and was bound for many critic's "best of 2002" lists. - Brolin Winning http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3038273&variant=play&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rss Cut & Paste Tue, 23 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by RJD2 on Rhapsody Online 3038273 tra.3038273 RJD2 art.39363 0.99 Dead Ringer alb.310099 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/9/4/634959_170x170.jpg 2002-07-23 00:00:00.0 2002-07-23 00:00:00.0 true Ghostwriter tra.3038273 317000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3038273&variant=play&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3038273&variant=data&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12777030&variant=play&rws=%2Frjd2%2Ftop-tracks.rss The Midwestern Basement Tue, 2 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by RJD2 on Rhapsody Online 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