RJD2 is not the son of Star Wars robot R2D2, but stands for the American hip-hop producer Ramble John Krohn. He produced many tracks for rappers such as Copywrite, Cunninlynguists, Cage, MF Doom and Aceyalone. Since he is quite popular in the skateboarding scene, his tracks have often been used in skateboarding films, but his music can also be heard in commercials and video games. On The Colossus
… he lets him be heard at the top of his game. Breakbeat is his specialty, at one time sensitive and melodic, at other times raw and unpolished. Moreover, The Colossus is not short of variety. Pop songs are alternated with raps and pieces with an abstract character. He also shoots in all directions in spheres, from cheerful and optimistic to threatening and apocalyptic. The Colossus can be regarded as an impressive resume of a very talented and versatile producer. (AD)more
