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~ RJD2

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Audio CD (29 Jul 2002)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Definitive Jux
ASIN: B000068QSF
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 39,322 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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There's a mellifluous, melodic feel to RJD2's production on Deadringer that enables him to easily straddle the US/European divide between hip-hop and trip hop, even coming close to the intricate and lucid inventiveness of the Avalanches in places.

Ohio's RJD2 first dropped his wholesome brand of bumpin' beats on Bobbito's Fondle 'Em Records (as producer for MegaHertz), before appearing later on labels such as Rawkus and Def Jux. It's the latter label that has decided to support his talents full-time, and judging by this debut solo joint, it's a very good decision.

Keeping his musical references as wide as possible while retaining a distinctly b-boy soul, RDJ2 casually bunches together disparate sounds and styles--funk, hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae, blues, industrial grunge, acoustic folk, indie rock--into a fibrous and free-wheeling whole. There's straight up hip-hop for the heads on "Final Frontier", "F.H.H." and "June" (where he teams up with MCs Blueprint, Jakki da Motamouth and Copewrite respectively) but Deadringer is mostly about the producer's experiments with cinematic beatscapes, funny funksters and down-tempo nods, all approached with a twinge of oddness and some deliciously flippant humour. --Paul Sullivan

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5.0 out of 5 stars This cd is outstanding, 23 May 2004

By	Mr R A Frame (Cambridge) - See all my reviews

I only heard of this cd because of one song which was on it called 'Ghostwriter', this track absolutely blew me away but on this album it just makes the track sound quite average. I decided to buy the album on the strength of this track and just knew that it would be amazing, and it was.
The album starts off with a very powerful track called 'The Horror', then goes onto a very chilled out song called 'smoke and mirrors'. Both songs are awesome. There are all types of songs on this album, some are very hip-hoppy such as 'Final Frontier', and there are many instrumental songs such as 'Ghostwriter' which blows you away with the use of the horns, which just mixes so nicely with the relaxing strumming. One of my favourite songs on the album has to be 'let the good times roll pt. 2'. It is such a chilled out song with such a mix of music styles. My favourite is the end of the song though, in the middle there is a break and you get some drumming and scratching, but at the end the genious that is RJD2 brings it altogether. The first time i heard it and even to this day i cant stop smiling because it just is absolutely amazing that one person can make a piece of music this good.
I would definately recommend this album or anything that RJD2 has done/ worked on to absolutely anyone because you can guarantee that it will be amazing. If you like DJ shadow then you will definately love this because its quite similar, and where sometimes shadow can get quite deep and sometimes depressing, RJD2 is very upbeat and chilled.
Overall this is a great album and you will just have to go out and buy it because its very hard to say what is good about it as there is so much to talk about.
Anyway i hope you found this review helpfull and you go out and buy this record. Enjoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rjd Shadow? Well, not quite..., 2 Oct 2003

By	Simon J. Whight "typical_moody_dj" (Manchester) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Ok, I ended up getting because of a) lots of people say its BETTER (no!!!) than DJ Shadow, and b) I heard Chicken Bone Circuit on the Amalgamation Of Soundz Fabric mix and it was oozing Shadowness and it was very lovely. Let me say one thing, its not DJ Shadow, bar Chicken Bone Circuit, it doesn't really sound like him aside from using hip hop beats and cutting a mainly sample driven instrumental groove.

So thats out the way. What it IS, however, is a pretty damn wicked album. Its lighter in tone than the likes of Endtroducing, more humourous, funky in a Deltron 3030 stylee. You won't find a better sample driven hip hop album (OUTSTANDING efforts in the form of Ghostwriter, Chicken-Bone Circuit, The Horror). You get a few tracks with MCs thrown into the mix too, and they've very well done, FHH with its 'anti-generic hip hop' stance, backed up a nicely programmed loop in the background, the way the ooohs and aaahs shift around in the main chorus. You won't find any of your bling style lyrics on here, inventive stuff.

So give Rjd2 a chance, it fills the gap when you need some more lighthearted moods (losing none of the grit naturally). As I said earlier you won't find a better sample driven hip hop album! Its not some form of a pale imitation of Mr Shadow, thank the lord, it cuts it own groove. If you're looking for something a little more vocal, perhaps check Deltron 3030, or if you want to keep things British, DJ Stix's 2nd Nature shows that we're not bad at creating this kinda sound either!

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a pleasant surprise, 30 Aug 2002

By	"dj-bbq" - See all my reviews

This is another excellent release from the ever impressive Def Jux label. What we have here is a beautifully crafted record that gently draws you into a series of lush soundscapes before jerking you back to reality. Imagine the middle ground between DJ Shadows Entroducing and the Private Press and you will generally get the idea. It really is that good. Buy this record if you like your hip/trip hop with a intelligent edge. Oh yeah the beats are out of this world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars incredible
I would recomend this album to anyone, big or small. RJD2's unbelievable talent at mixing jazz, trip hop and hip hop and fusing them together to create a mele of sound is a truely... Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Hip hop rap sort of stuff
Rjd2 impressive stuff with taste of dj shadows This cd i got for xmas off my bro very good stuff it defently i think for people into abit hip hop and dj mixing. Read more

Published on 26 Dec 2003 by Jamie E. I. Wright

3.0 out of 5 stars Smart, but derivative, instrumental hip-hop
I felt compelled to set the record straight on this album having been persuaded to buy it... Although this record may satisfy the various headz looking out for chopped-up,... Read more

Published on 1 May 2003 by sukkamc

5.0 out of 5 stars Hip trip jazz soul big band - Hop
I came across this cd while looking for other artists on the mighty Def Jux label and after reading other reviews I chose to buy it instead of Cannibal Ox's "The Cold Vein". Read more

Published on 2 Mar 2003 by farside02

5.0 out of 5 stars The New Kid On The Block
I Saw RJD2 when he supported Shadow this year and bought his album at the next opportunity. You're always looking, when you buy CD's, for albums which are right in every respect... Read more

Published on 24 Jan 2003 by justlikeyou

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
The chap in my local record shop made a big deal about this record, almost forced me to buy it; Thank God. Read more

Published on 21 Jan 2003 by Mr. N. Connolly

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly intelligent genre-blending hip-hop
This album is truely brilliant. RJD2 brings a risky genre to life, blending funk, soul, jazz and rap with thoroughly satisfying beats. Read more

Published on 10 Dec 2002 by bigcleverturnip

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the years best . . .
From the hauntingly beautiful production of early MHz 12s (check 'Absotively Posolutely') i felt that producer RJD2 had the ability to put real emotion into a beat, and his work... Read more

Published on 7 Nov 2002 by gernsteine

5.0 out of 5 stars Up there with Shadow...
This is a truly excellent record - easily the best cut-and-paste style sample-based album since Endtroducing. Read more

Published on 24 Aug 2002 by MR D E FULLER

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