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. This explosive entrance to the underground hip-hop scene gave way to shows from Europe to Japan, not to mention garnering mention in Vibe magazine's "History of Hip-Hop" historical volume. Opening doors outside of the east coast, the MHz went on to appear on the Bay Area's ABB records compilation, Always Bigger and Better, Volume 1. Their contribution (entitled "This Year") was voted best track on the ABB website, while competing against major label heavyweights such as Dilated Peoples and Defari.
In 2000, the praise only continued for RJD2, producing Copywrite's debut single "Holier Than Thou" on Rawkus Records. The work certainly didn't stop there; spring of 2001 was RJD2's formal introduction to hip-hop as a solo artist on Def Jux Presents, a compilation showcasing the roster of his record label, Definitive Jux Records. Having to hold his own next to NYC underground legends such as Company Flow, Cannibal Ox, and Aesop Rock, RJD2 did no less. That summer he followed up this string of releases with his own twelve inch entitled June, which featured fellow MHz member Copywrite laying down two incredible book-end verses. Melding the hip-hop tradition of raw, gritty samples with a more classical approach to song structure, he has concocted a style of production that pleases the most discerning hip-hop scholar without compromising that old dance floor aesthetic.
2002 saw RJD2 release the critically acclaimed debut Dead Ringer, which not only solidified his spot as one of the underground's top producers, but also caught the ears of Grammy-man ?uestlove of The Roots who called the album one of his favorites of the year. Not to mention even landing the track Ghost Writer in a Saturn ad, with juggling solo ventures, producing rappers, and DeeJaying, the man is certainly in the hot seat at the moment. It has been said by many legendary producers that the ultimate goal is to move a crowd-not just to dance, but sometimes also to feel and think. In this vein, RJD2 is only continuing a time-honored tradition.
In 2003, RJD2 released The Horror, and the landmark Since We Last Spoke in 2004. A track from his 2006 release Magnificent City Instrumentals, "A Beautiful Mine," is the theme song of the AMC television drama Mad Men.
In 2007, RJD2 released The Third Hand which, if nothing else, showcased his ability to evolve beyond the hip-hop genre. Around this same time RJ created a compilation album with fellow underground DJ's Mick Boogie and DJ Flash for their A.B.B. compadres Little Brother entitled AND JUSTUS FOR ALL.
In 2010, RJD2 released The Colossus on his own label, RJ's Electrical Connections. The album could be described as RJD2's meshing of Since We Last Spoke's grittier tracks with The Third Hand's Moby-esque pop. The album contains a variety of recording methods, with most songs featuring an amalgam of sampled, programmed, and recorded sounds.
RJD2 has participated in numerous collaborations with artists such as Aceyalone, Ric Ocasek, and Goapele. RJD2 is also part of the group Soul Position with Blueprint. They have released two full length studio albums, 8 Million Stories and Things Go Better with RJ and Al.
A Beautiful Mine
RJD2 Lyrics
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But that's not all
Broke the water, shined through
Shaped the earth, created the colder life
Radiated with energy, the great boat of life
The spark
Sparkling through the dark night
Then walked
Didn't hear a sound to the first "treat"
"Deaf to the ocean swelled" washed up a miracle
A Beautiful yours, a beautiful mine
By the grace of fire, out sprouts the land
And did desire, footprints in the sand
On top of the mountain peak where the man speaks to himself
Cursing to them with a start
What he felt can't be described
It's alive
Rise with the tide
Communicate with all sides, nothing wants to die
Buildin' this, build a bridge
Build a tower
Construct a dam, nigga, ho
Build a flower
Ultraviolet rays magnified the essence
All praise to the presence, one pure thought
Taught him the lessons
This spread with the first migration of the heads
The first wants to flock
A beautiful yours, a beautiful mine
One's so enlightened; one's so divine
The planet's hour line, all devoid of time
A beautiful mind
They opened up the brain and opened up the heart
What is man made of
Love from the dark
The will to invent the will
Work the field, the shield, the intent to kill, the uphill
Matter of existence, matter of persistence,
Matter of distance to search for the mystics
Finder of lost souls, teacher of apostles, the mind's so colossal
A beautiful mind
A beautiful mind, a beautiful idea
One that was right here, blind to the naked eye, tied to a fear
Once it was nothing and now it is here
A beautiful mind
Not accidental, coincidental, experimental
A beautiful man, though a touch so gentle
A life so simple to spin on the axis to access the temple
A beautiful mind
A beautiful mind, put fruit on the vine
At the same time he made love a crime
Mellowed out the strings of all mankind
Walked along side you when you was left behind
Purified the waters, carved the canyons
Fed the families when it was starved and famine
Drew the blueprints so everyone had a chance
Organized the people and made man advance
A beautiful yours, a beautiful mine
Something outa nothing
Oh, what a far cry
More than a hard tribe
Pointed out the start guide
Made love, made hate
Saved sake
Nothing left the crate but fate
Constructed structures, ? a labyrinth
Detailed a portrait
Healed nations
Took blame when no one else was happening
Evolved the species, and had patience
Wrote the scroll in thousands of languages
Came with us to fight against a giant ?
Created chaos, pervaded destruction
Made law and order and then corruption
Laid the foundation for all things to stand on
Then cleared the ground for the mother ship to land on
Sailed across the seas, followed the breeze
Cured disease
Made poison
Settled the fear, took them on the righteous path,
Gave them the math, and still had the time to laugh
What a beautiful mind to have
The lyrics to RJD2's song A Beautiful Mine are a celebration of human ingenuity and what is possible when we put our minds to it. The song describes a world in which humanity has accomplished incredible feats, from turning water into wine to shaping the earth and creating life. This is a world in which humans have harnessed the power of fire and used it to sprout the land, and in which we have built bridges, towers, dams, and flowers. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the beauty and wonder of human achievement, while also acknowledging the darker sides of our history, such as the creation of laws and corruption.
The song's chorus is "A beautiful mind, a beautiful yours, a beautiful mine," and this serves as a refrain throughout the song. This phrase captures the idea that each individual has the potential for greatness and can contribute to the collective achievements of humanity. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of learning and teaching, with lines like "finder of lost souls, teacher of apostles," praising those who pass on knowledge and wisdom.
Overall, the lyrics to A Beautiful Mine suggest that human beings are capable of incredible things, and that we should celebrate our achievements while also acknowledging the work that remains to be done.
Line by Line Meaning
A Beautiful mind, turned water into wine
An intelligent and creative individual who had the ability to perform miracles
But that's not all
In addition to miracles, this person achieved other great feats
Broke the water, shined through
This person had power over water and light
Shaped the earth, created the colder life
The individual shaped the planet and created different forms of life
Radiated with energy, the great boat of life
This person exuded energy and was a leader in life
The spark
The catalyst for change and progress
Sparkling through the dark night
Continuing to shine even in trying times
Then walked
After the miracles, this person went on a journey
And took forever without a thing in sight
Traveled for a long time with no destination in mind
Didn't hear a sound to the first "treat"
Encountered silence until the first sign of something
"Deaf to the ocean swelled" washed up a miracle
Despite ignoring the ocean, a miracle was still brought about
A Beautiful yours, a beautiful mine
Something beautiful shared between two people
By the grace of fire, out sprouts the land
The earth was formed by a divine force
And did desire, footprints in the sand
The person had a strong desire and left a mark in history
On top of the mountain peak where the man speaks to himself
A person speaking to themselves in a place of power
Cursing to them with a start
The person was angry with something or someone
What he felt can't be described
The emotions were too intense to put into words
It's alive
Whatever it is, it has life and energy
Rise with the tide
Going with the flow of life
Communicate with all sides, nothing wants to die
Maintaining balance and avoiding conflict
Buildin' this, build a bridge
Creating connections and overcoming barriers
Build a tower
Erecting something tall and impressive
Construct a dam, nigga, ho
Building a structure to control water flow
Build a flower
Creating something beautiful and delicate
Ultraviolet rays magnified the essence
Shining a light on the important things
All praise to the presence, one pure thought
Giving credit to a higher power and a clear mind
Taught him the lessons
Learning important life lessons
This spread with the first migration of the heads
A concept that was shared and spread among people
The first wants to flock
People wanting to be a part of something great
One's so enlightened; one's so divine
The person being described is both intelligent and sacred
The planet's hour line, all devoid of time
The planet is constantly moving forward without care for time
They opened up the brain and opened up the heart
The person caused people to be more open-minded and loving
What is man made of
A philosophical question about human existence
Love from the dark
Finding love in difficult times
The will to invent the will
A desire to create something new and innovative
Work the field, the shield, the intent to kill, the uphill
Working hard against obstacles to achieve goals
Matter of existence, matter of persistence,
The importance of being alive and continuing to strive
Matter of distance to search for the mystics
The journey to find spiritual truth and meaning
Finder of lost souls, teacher of apostles, the mind's so colossal
A person who helps others find their way and has a massive intellect
A beautiful mind, a beautiful idea
An incredible mind that brings forth innovative ideas
One that was right here, blind to the naked eye, tied to a fear
A person who was unknown or overlooked due to fear
Once it was nothing and now it is here
Something that came from nothing and achieved greatness
Not accidental, coincidental, experimental
Not a coincidence, but an intentional and purposeful creation
A beautiful man, though a touch so gentle
A man who is kind and gentle despite his greatness
A life so simple to spin on the axis to access the temple
Living a simple life that allows access to spiritual growth
Put fruit on the vine
Bringing life and sustenance to the earth
At the same time he made love a crime
While bringing good to the world, also did harm in some ways
Mellowed out the strings of all mankind
Helping people to be more peaceful and calm
Walked along side you when you was left behind
Helping those who are struggling and left behind
Purified the waters, carved the canyons
Making the earth more beautiful and pure
Fed the families when it was starved and famine
Helping people to survive when they are struggling to find food
Drew the blueprints so everyone had a chance
Providing a plan for success that everyone could follow
Organized the people and made man advance
Helping humanity to progress and succeed
Something outa nothing
Creating something incredible from very little
Oh, what a far cry
A great distance from where things began
More than a hard tribe
More complex and multifaceted than a group of people
Pointed out the start guide
Providing direction and guidance for a journey
Made love, made hate
Had an impact on both positive and negative aspects of life
Saved sake
Sacrificed something for the sake of others
Nothing left the crate but fate
All that was left behind was destiny
Constructed structures, ? a labyrinth
Building complex and intricate designs
Detailed a portrait
Creating a clear and concise image of something
Healed nations
Helping to restore peace and health to entire communities
Took blame when no one else was happening
Taking responsibility when others were avoiding it
Evolved the species, and had patience
Helping humanity to grow and change, with patience for the process
Wrote the scroll in thousands of languages
Creating a written record that could be understood by many
Came with us to fight against a giant ?
Fighting against a great adversity
Created chaos, pervaded destruction
Causing turmoil and destruction in some situations
Made law and order and then corruption
Creating rules and structure, but allowing for corruption to occur
Laid the foundation for all things to stand on
Creating the base for everything that came after
Then cleared the ground for the mother ship to land on
Preparing the way for something new and great to arrive
Sailed across the seas, followed the breeze
Exploring and following a natural path
Cured disease
Finding a way to heal sickness and illness
Made poison
Creating something harmful and dangerous
Settled the fear, took them on the righteous path,
Helping people to overcome fear and follow a positive path
Gave them the math, and still had the time to laugh
Teaching complex concepts while also enjoying life
What a beautiful mind to have
An incredible and inspiring intellect
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWIN M. HAYES, JR., RAMBLE JON KROHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@SQUIZZLER24
Someone on the Mad Men production team had great taste in obscure turntablist music.
@koolkitty108
Seriously. It sounds kind of like "Iβll have the Waldorf salad" by Amon Tobin
@elishacastaneda7797
Love this comment
@DLKCOMEDY88
Matt Weiner the creator found this song while listening to NPR
@firefistx7477
Thats good to hear rjd2 still up there
@ricardochevelle2240
@@DLKCOMEDY88 Thatβs why I Love β€οΈ NPR for their educational spot lights -and beautiful Muzic!
@BudderB0y2222
The intro always gives me goosebumps.
@koolkitty108
Serious "Iβll have the Waldorf salad" by Amon Tobin vibes
@lionpower286
Me tooππππ
@TheRipperxX9
The only intro I donβt skip on Netflix