RJD2

RJD2
RJD2 performing at Moogfest in 2014
RJD2 performing at Moogfest in 2014
Background information
Birth nameRamble Jon Krohn
Also known as
  • RJ
  • The Insane Warrior
Born (1976-05-27) May 27, 1976 (age 48)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
OriginColumbus, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Music producer
  • DJ
Years active1993–present
Labels
Websitewww.rjd2.net

Ramble Jon Krohn[3] (born May 27, 1976),[4] better known by his stage name RJD2, is an American musician and record producer based in Columbus, Ohio.[5] He is the owner of record label RJ's Electrical Connections.[6] He has been a member of groups such as Soul Position,[7] MHz Legacy,[8] and Icebird.[9] His stage name derives from the popular Star Wars droid R2-D2.[10]

  1. ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (May 15, 2004). "Hip-Hop Review; Dissolving the Border Between CD and Live". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Faraone, Chris (May 6, 2008). "Experiment illness – RJD2 at Paradise Rock Club, May 3, 2008". The Portland Phoenix. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Jurgensen, John (January 15, 2010). "Beyond the 'Mad Men' Sound – The theme song's creator releases a genre-bending album". The Wall Street Journal.
  4. ^ Spano, Charles. "Rjd2 – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  5. ^ Gensler, Andy (April 7, 2016). "RJD2 Explains Losing and Winning With 'Mad Men,' the Licensing Inspiration of His New Record". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  6. ^ Coplan, Chris (January 4, 2011). "RJD2 drops free remix EP, announces Insane Warrior album and more". Consequence of Sound.
  7. ^ Chennault, Sam (October 23, 2002). "Soul Position: Unlimited EP". Pitchfork.
  8. ^ Eddy, Lincoln (February 13, 2013). "Resurrecting a MHz Legacy: RJD2 and Tage Future chase inspiration in "Out of Room"". Alarm.
  9. ^ Coplan, Chris (August 1, 2011). "RJD2 and Aaron Livingston form Icebird, ready debut album". Consequence of Sound.
  10. ^ Watercutter, Angela (October 10, 2011). "Building a Modular Synth With RJD2". Wired. Retrieved March 23, 2018.