RJD2 is Ramble John Krohn, a hip-hop producer. RJD2 was born in Eugene, Ore… Read Full Bio ↴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. 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.
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.
Here & Now
RJD2 Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Here & Now' by these artists:
Absurd Minds The here is everywhere and the now is always. Turn round…
Aceyalone & RJD2 [Verse 1:] When I first splashed out the water It was all…
Ariela Jacobs I haven′t held on to so much lately I've forgotten how There…
Benny Benassi Today I found a nickel And I held it in my…
Bob Burger I am waiting at the edge of the here and…
Cash Cash & Kerli I hope you're down 'Cause I'm coming to see you And I…
Cash Cash ft. Kerli I hope you're down 'Cause I'm coming to see you And I…
Christopher Wall When I look in your eyes There I see Just…
Dean M. Collins Love is here and Oh, my darling, now you're gone Love is…
Ego-Trip Be here now Always searching Never resting Looking for somet…
Ernies The buzz of electric lamplight From down on the sidewalk You…
Gerry Beckley Here and now, here and now All the future will allow Here…
Glide & Swerve Where did you go? You're so far! I-miss your face Last one g…
Heren A little lust A little fun Before the night Turns to dawn In…
Inspired & the Sleep Here and now Light of my life Pacing the room in sunrise…
Letters to Cleo Just living on a Sunday morning, got my toast and…
m & the congregation dont care what you say reasons you may have, cause I…
Mark Erelli Cobblestone pillow, newspaper sheets Ten below zero, sleepin…
Melanie C I walked the line so carefully I took my time, I…
Missing Persons Here we are in the here and now All I can…
Patti LaBelle When I look in your eyes There I see Just…
Prudence I don't wanna talk I've said enough Drive me out o…
Simon Patterson feat. Sarah Howells So far, it could've been anywhere But it's here an…
Sorry Peach You are so wholesome You are so bright You do…
Steps [Chorus] Here and now I want to be the one for…
Steve Vai Here we stand As time keeps turning Near and far The fire…
The Ernies The buzz of electric lamplight From down on the sidewalk You…
The Paradise Projex This guys got lots of friends and everyone thinks that…
The Sweeplings I′ve been waiting so long For you to come around It has…
Vai Here we stand As time keeps turning Near and far The fire…
Venus Ain′t got no aim Ain't got no need Ain′t got no shame To…
We have lyrics for these tracks by RJD2:
07.To All of You To all you kind! And to all of you sad!…
1 I know I said it, Many times before I've always…
13.take the picture off Brain damage Oh shit Trouble Sellin' a lot of records But …
1976 Istanbul. I'm sure now. Istanbul. I don't buy, I own…
2 More Dead Two more dead {x5} (I've got you) {x2} Two more…
A Beautiful Mine A Beautiful mind, turned water into wine But that's not all …
A shot in the Dark [shoot to ki-kill, to-kill] {x4} [shoot to kill] Chi…
A Son's Cycle The Catalyst (Good morning) They say I'm over the hill, but …
All For U [Aceyalone] Yeah! Woo-coo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh Yeah! Ace One! …
All I'm After All im after is that thing that'll Shake the fear right…
Beautiful Mine A Beautiful mind, turned water into wine But that's not all…
Before Or Since Instrumental…
Beyond the Beyond This good thing will soon be ending Beyond the beyond, Beyon…
Caged Bird [Chorus: Aceyalone] Some birds don't deserve to be caged The…
Chicken Bone Circuit Woman 1 : They really (slaggy)... wasn't just the one. I m…
Chicken-Bone Circuit Woman 1 : They really (slaggy)... wasn't just the one. I mea…
Clean Living Everything you are to me. Makes me think that you…
Crumbs Off The Table Ain't no time for pride these days Put one foot down,…
Cut Out to FL Girl : Is there something wrong? Guy : Ahhh.... I was just …
De l'Alouette {French traditional lyrics} On m'envoie-t-à l'arbre, c'est …
Disconnected [Aceyalone] Hey! What's up world? This is Aceyalone and th…
Exotic Talk [ooo yea ooh] [ohh lah lah lah] (x3, repeated three…
exotic talk-sb [ooo yea ooh] [ohh lah lah lah] (x3, repeated three…
F.H.H {chorus} Keep tryin' to keep it real by keepin' it…
F.H.H. Ft. Jakki {chorus} Keep tryin' to keep it real by keepin' it…
Final Frontier Yeah, what up [the show is over] Welcome to the…
Final Frontier (/w Aesop Rock [Blueprint] Yeah, what up (The show is over) Welcome to t…
Final Frontier (feat. Aesop Rock, Blueprint, Murs & Vast Aire) (RJD2 remix) [Blueprint] Yeah, what up {*"The show is over"*} W…
Final Frontier (remix) Alright. Yo! From the top! Alright, okay This is how we talk…
Find You Out adios... tengo que decirte adios, este amor ya termino, teng…
Fire [background singers (Acey)] Fi-yah! Fah fi-fi-fi Fa-fiii-y…
Games You Can Win You greenhorns might cruise your way From the basement at mo…
Ghostwriter [Girl] Is there something wrong? [Guy] Ahhh.... I was just …
Ghostwriter (Remix) --In strum mental-- {Words denoted} -Lord I know. -Oh yeah…
Good Times Roll Ladies and gentlemen, you've heard the soul for sound part…
good times roll pt.2 Ladies and gentlemen, you've heard the soul for sound [part…
Gypsy Caravan Downtown on a thirteen train, A free ride hangin' off the…
Here's What's Left You are gone. I'm so all alone. Here's what's left of my…
High Lights Light it up! Yeah Put it in the air (high lights,…
Itch Ditch Mission every time i turn around i can see your face just…
June RJD2 drop that shit so I can drop my thoughts Driftin'…
June (feat. Copywrite) [Verse One] [Copywrite] RJD2 drop that shit so I can drop my…
June Ft. Copywrite RJD2 drop that shit so I can drop my thoughts Driftin'…
Junior Yeah. Yo, what up? This is Aceyalone. What's happening? Yo. …
let the good time roll pt. 2 Ladies and gentlemen, you've heard the soul for sound part…
Making Days Longer It's nice to hear you say hello And how are things…
More Dead Two more dead {x5} (I've got you) {x2} Two more…
One Day I know I said it, Many times before I've always…
One of a Kind Champion wit a chubby who constantly spending other peoples …
Poorboy Lover Megamix Omarion... Eyy Breezy... Yeah ... Oh Buddy . Souvir Put it o…
Pull Up on Love Ain't no bitch in my blood I'ma make it do what…
Ring Finger ( Vocals - Wendy Kaiser ) 1, 2... 1 2 3…
Salud Okay. This is the first record I've made under my…
Salud 2 [o, o, o]Okay. This is the first record I've made…
Shot In The Dark [shoot to ki-kill, to-kill] {x4} [shoot to kill] Chief :…
Silver Fox ooo ooo ooo {x2} [(she let... she let me go...)] (...?)…
Smoke Who knows what tomorrow will bring Maybe sunshine and maybe …
Smoke & Mirrrors Who knows what tomorrow will bring, Maybe sunshine, maybe r…
Smoke and Mirrors Who knows what tomorrow will bring Maybe sunshine and maybe …
Solomon Jones A bunch of wild boys was hanging around At the local…
Someone Alright! [(whistling)] (x2) What may be, We've been here…
Someone's Second Kiss Alright! [(whistling)] (x2) What may be, We've been …
Supahero Supahero Baby I'm your star, but you looking for a super…
Take The Picture Off Brain damage Oh shit Trouble Sellin' a lot of records But …
Temperamental I made my bed and tried to sleep And still my…
The Chicken-Bone Circuit Woman 1 : They really (slaggy)... wasn't just the one. I m…
The Glow Got the glow! We got the glow! The clothes are…
The Horror Time, time, time, time, time to understand the horror Time, …
Through The Walls [Repeat: x2] Girl I know you won't come back. I've got…
To All Of You To all you kind! And to all of you sad!…
True Confessions Verse one... B: bless me father, for i have sinned. it's…
Two More Dead Two more dead {x5} (I've got you) {x2} Two more…
Walk With Me Let's take a little time, we can head up north Walk…
Weatherpeople INSTRU mxmlyricstag MENTAL…
Work [Repeat: x 3] Something you got baby, Makes me work all…
Wörk Something you got baby, Makes me work all day, Something…
Work It Out OOOOOOooooohhhh, oooooOOOOhhh. Take it easy, Don't worry 'b…
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ILOVEMusic
This music is in another level. so beautiful.
omgstoptakingnames
man i love the guitar parts!! its so smooth!!
muffinman182
The ultimate mind groove, RJD2 is out of this world sometimes Great video
holy cats
nice beat lots of talent around here
Tom Pierce
this whole album is perfect
ConnorShawMusic
love the harp sound!!!!!!!!
i dont fit in
perfect in every single possible way!!!
MLycas
this song came up for me in pandora, its crazy good
ColoradoStreaming
The beat inspires the concepts to rain From the astral clouds, funneled through my brain Combined with wit and skill I lyrically ascertain Subtle themes of truth to heal this generation's pain True hip hop kept as art, sheltered from the fortune and fame Newcomers are glad they came For once you turn their back on babel's tower, nothing seems the same What they once mindlessly nodded their head to, suddenly seems lame Remembering always the music that finally changed our reference frame
Ren Andos
Love this