Producer RJD2 (ex-Megahertz) delivers his first solo album with Deadringer, but he has already made an impression with contributions to compilations of renowned hip-hop labels such as Rawkus and Definitive Jux. Without a full-fledged release to his name, he was, as a result, invited to shows all over the world. RJD2 combines the 'old skool' hip hop sound with song structures from pop and rock and
… that is a fruitful marriage. Above all, RJD2 is a producer, there is hardly any rapping on his own productions. Due to the cinematic nature of the songs, his record sounds like the soundtrack of a (non-existing) hip-hop movie. The tracks sound raw, but are very refined on closer inspection. With Deadringer, RJD2 delivers a very convincing business card. (MS)more
