The Colossus cover

The Colossus

RJD2 · 2010

54 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · rapping

An eclectic fusion of hip-hop beats, soulful melodies, and intricate sampling creating a cinematic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'The Colossus' is RJD2's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Third Hand' from 2006. At this point in his career, RJD2 had established himself as a prominent producer and artist in the hip-hop scene, known for his genre-blending style that incorporates elements of soul, funk, and electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
DJ Shadow· Blockhead· Aesop Rock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let There Be Horns 4:09
  • 2 Games You Can Win 5:26
  • 3 Giant Squid 4:08
  • 4 Salud 2 0:49
  • 5 The Glow 4:26
  • 6 A Spaceship for Now 3:15
  • 7 The Shining Path 4:08
  • 8 Crumbs Off the Table 4:04
  • 9 A Son’s Cycle 4:05
  • 10 Tin Flower 3:48
  • 11 Small Plans 4:32
  • 12 Gypsy Caravan 2:13
  • 13 The Stranger 3:59
  • 14 Walk With Me 5:24

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata