One of hip-hop's most acclaimed DJ/producers, Rjd2 has been garnering praise from critics and fans alike for his unique take on creating new sounds from disparate parts. On his breakout solo debut, Dead Ringer, Rjd2 sent listeners on a musical foray into instrumentalism, feasting on styles both old and new, and in the process emerging as one of the most interesting and exciting new voices in instrumental music, with accolades from industry luminaries like Chris Blackwell, Radiohead, and DJ Shadow. 2004 brought forth, Since We Last Spoke, a more focused and cohesive effort than Dead Ringer, while still maintaining the vitality and soulfulness that made his debut so enjoyable. Like a modern day Quincy Jones in the abstract, RJ truly orchestrated his new record, creating a multitude of new songs from all angles, writing music and lyrics, arranging vocals and melodies, auditioning singers and even experimenting with a vocoder. It has been said by many legendary producers that the ultimate goal is to move a crowd-not just to dance, but also to feel and think. In this vein, Rjd2 is continuing a time-honoured tradition.