I’ve been sitting on this new RJD2 album for about a month now. I’ve listened to it a few times, and have still not yet formulated a solid opinion. See, I’m actually a big fan of his work – from hip hop production to solo efforts, he’s been very consistent and dare I say inspirational. He’s also been progressively changing up his sound since his first LP. The jump was not drastic from Deadringer to Since We Last Spoke – but it was notable.

The new LP, The Third Hand, is quite different. He left Def Jux, he sings on nearly every track and there seems to be a progression towards a sound I can’t place my finger on (and I’ll cease to make a comparison or I’ll get berated). The drum programming is still crazy good, and if I can just let go of the fact it’s RJ I can actually dig this album (and have been). I suppose it’s disappointing based on expectations, but over it’s really not bad – just different. It’s catchy, poppy, and very well produced. So I ain’t mad atcha – and hell… changing up worked for Radiohead – so go on with you self RJ. Here’s a few cuts. It’s worth a listen.

RJD2 – Just When

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RJD2 – Sweet Piece

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BONUS CUTS
here’s some other possibly lesser heard favs of mine.

RJD2 – Bus Stop Biddies (b-side)

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RJD2 – Stoop Rap (remix) 7″

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Steady Diggin Workshop – Ghost Biter (RJD2 cover)

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Though never meant to be an official promo mix, this was originally given away to family and friends near the end of 05 just after I moved to San Diego. As time progressed, it sort of became a makeshift promo of sorts. There’s a few small things I would have liked to have fixed before giving it out, but overall I dig how it turned out. Enjoy!
Tracklist (MP3 is as one track):

1. listen to the dj (blend)
2. common-go (jblow remix)
3. ohmega watts-that sound
   
4. edan-fumbling over words that rhyme
   
5. rjd2-1976
   
6. jackson 5-i want you back (remix)
   
7. people under the stairs-hang loose
   
8. beastie boys-shadrack (remix)
   
9. sly & the family stone-loose booty
   
10. ako-soul 69
    
11. public enemy-911 is a joke
12. kool & the gang-soul vibration
    
13. marc hype-the antique anthem
    
14. outkast-humble mumble
15. minus after-live wire
    
16. jay-z-encore (+remix)
    
17. pleasure medly,
18. the rebirth-evil vibrations,
    
19. 3rd bass-brooklyn queens (remix)
    
20. dj day-what planet what station
    
21. dynamo productions-get it together (remix)
    
22. b-l-o and the w outro
    

Download the J Blow 05 Promo Mix

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