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
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