Rjd2 May 22, 2004

$15 in advance, 21+ only

More info at SF Station

http://www.definitivejux.net/jukies/rjd2/

"2004 brings a new, self-titled album, a more focused and cohesive effort than Dead Ringer, while still maintaining the vitality and soulfulness that made is 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. He cut out any fat or filler, and in an industry virtually afloat on the concept of the guest appearance, the album features none. Its strength instead lies in the meticulous programming, lush instrumentation and solid song arrangements. In many ways, an artist's sophomore album is when their true colors are shown (or exposed), and when their real career begins (or begins to end). In the words of Jimmy Castor, its just begun."