Rjd2 Since We Last Spoke Special Record Release Event

"Fusing folk soul, haunted-house sci-fi, and cobwebbed breakbeats... passionate enough to break your heart."--Spin on Rjd2

Turntablist extraordinare Rjd2 returns to his hometown for this special event to launch his new release. Since We Last Spoke (Def Jux) is a lushly orchestrated and soulful stunner, an impressive follow-up to Rjd2's acclaimed debut, Deadringer. Don't miss this chance to see Rjd2 back in Columbus. Now a worldwide success, he continues to chart new directions for indie hip-hop with his ever-surprising arsenal of samples and sophisticated musical sense.

Based in Chicago, Diverse brings his jazz-inflected hip-hop in support of his acclaimed debut, One A.M. The record, which Pitchforkmedia called "beguiling," features appearances by Tortoise's Jeff Parker and Isotope 217's Rob Mazurek. Diverse's long list of credits includes collaborations with Mos Def, Rjd2, and Prefuse 73.

With influences ranging from Can to Cannibal Ox, New York City group Automato opens the performance with its edgy, hyped-up blend of old-school hip-hop and new-school production.