What makes Loose Ends by RJD2 notable?

'Loose Ends' garnered critical acclaim for its inventive remixes, helping to elevate RJD2's status in the music industry. The album is notable for its influence on the instrumental hip-hop genre and contributed to the growing popularity of remix culture in the early 2000s. Released in 2003, 'Loose Ends' was RJD2's first full-length album after his well-received debut 'Deadringer'. At this point, he was establishing himself as a prominent producer in the underground hip-hop scene, blending elements of funk, soul, and electronic music to carve out a unique sound.

Who is Loose Ends for?

Loose Ends works well if you're into steady flow with gradual peaks, soulful samples for deep reflection and for evening relaxation.

How many songs are on Loose Ends?

Loose Ends has 17 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

Loose Ends

RJD2 · 2003

76 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · rapping

A collage of soulful samples and intricate beats that showcase RJD2's genre-blurring artistry.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow with gradual peaks
soulful samples for deep reflection
for evening relaxation
engaging background for creative work
intricate beats that invite focus

Maybe skip if you want

seek instant gratification tracks
prefer high-energy party music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2003, 'Loose Ends' was RJD2's first full-length album after his well-received debut 'Deadringer'. At this point, he was establishing himself as a prominent producer in the underground hip-hop scene, blending elements of funk, soul, and electronic music to carve out a unique sound.
Stylistic neighbors: DJ Shadow· Blockhead· Aesop Rock

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Seasons 3:38
2 Moonlit Skies 4:19
3 Weather People 4:27
4 Soldier Girl (RJD2 remix) 3:54
5 Butterfly Caught (RJD2 remix) 4:32
6 Fugitive Motel (RJD2 remix) 4:38
7 70's/80's (RJD2 remix) 5:47
8 Another Lover (RJD2 remix) 3:53
9 Lazerface's Warning (RJD2 remix) 4:51
10 Kill 'Em All (RJD2 remix) 3:40
11 Tippin' Dominoes (RJD2 remix) 4:07
12 Wylin' Out (RJD2 remix) 4:38
13 The F Word (RJD2 remix) 4:58
14 5 Left in the Clip (RJD2 remix) 4:19
15 Spark (RJD2 remix) 4:33
16 Here's What's Left (remix) 5:44
17 True Confessions 4:44

What to play next

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