Top tracks — play these first
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The Roaming Hoard — This track stands out with its driving beat and infectious energy, encapsulating the adventurous spirit of the album while highlighting RJD2's signature sampling technique.
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We Come Alive — With its uplifting melodies and reflective lyrics, this song serves as a pivotal moment on the album, blending optimism with a sense of urgency that resonates throughout.
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PF, Day One — This track showcases RJD2's intricate production style, combining layered instrumentation with thought-provoking themes that delve into personal growth and reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- introspective storytelling through sound
- engaging rhythmic shifts throughout
- soulful beats for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward single formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album showcases a deliberate departure in sound, resonating within the underground community.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Dame Fortune is RJD2's fifth studio album, following his 2013 record More Is Than Isn't. At this point in his career, RJD2 had established a solid reputation for innovative production and genre-blending, further solidifying his status within the indie hip-hop scene while exploring new musical territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Shadow· Blockhead· Aesop Rock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Portal Inward 2:47
- 2 The Roaming Hoard 2:33
- 3 Peace of What 3:29
- 4 The Sheboygan Left 4:50
- 5 A New Theory 2:04
- 6 We Come Alive 4:34
- 7 PF, Day One 4:55
- 8 Saboteur 3:59
- 9 Your Nostalgic Heart and Lung 4:42
- 10 Up in the Clouds 4:48
- 11 Band of Matron Saints 4:02
- 12 Portals Outward 1:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
You're Dead!
Flying Lotus
Both explore eclectic soundscapes with a blend of hip-hop and introspective instrumentation.
Drunk
Thundercat
Shares a similar emotional depth and genre-blending approach, combining funk, jazz, and hip-hop elements.
Lese Majesty
Shabazz Palaces
Features innovative production and a focus on introspective themes within a hip-hop context.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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