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RJD2 is the stage name of an American hip-hop producer and singer named Ramble John Krohn. He is currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is known for a musical style that fuses hip-hop, funk, and soul. RJD2 began his career as a hip-hop DJ, and quickly became famous as a producer after releasing two mostly instrumental hip-hop albums. Although in subsequent releases he shifted his focus somewhat, singing and playing instruments on most of the tracks, he has continued to help produce tracks for independent rap artists. combining the sounds of jazz, funk and soul. In 2006, he hooked up with XL Records, where he intended to stray from his hip-hop origins in favor of a more mainstream sound.

Fast Facts

Full name: Ramble John Krohn
Birth date: May 27, 1976
Birth place: Eugene, Oregon
Home town: Columbus, Ohio
Years Active: 2001 – Present
Record Labels: Definitive Jux, [[XL Recordings|XL]
Moved to XL Recordings in 2006 in order to pursue a more mainstream sound
Has worked with such independent rappers as MF Doom and Aceyalone
Music popular amongst skateboarders, and often used in skate videos

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RJD2

No, Not R2-D2

Despite the similarities, RJD2's name is not necessarily a reference to the lovable Star Wars droid, R2-D2. Rather, RJD2's name comes from "RJ," the abbreviation of his given name, and an old friend who used to refer to him in rap songs as "Rjd2."

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Filter-Mag.com: Getting to Know: RJD2 (May 29, 2007)
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Billboard.com: "RJD2 Continues Pop Pursuit On XL Debut" (December 19, 2006)
The Daily Northwestern: "RJD2 Set To Accompany Kweli At A&O Concert" (February 10, 2005)
Washingtonpost.com: "Rjd2, Hot Enough to Melt Wax" (October 1, 2004)
The Daily Barometer: "Rjd2 Returns With Innovative Instrumentals" (May 14, 2004)

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Downbeatscape Blog Post: RJD2 - The 2007 Singles (December 1, 2007)
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