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RJD2: Dame Fortune
Streaked with Philly's rep for deeply felt soul music while maintaining a playful sense of adventurousness, Dame Fortune is the latest exhibition of musical virtuosity that RJD2's fans have come to expect over his 20-year plus career.
Look closely at the credits of RJD2's previous record, 2013's More Is Than Isn't, and you'll find a note pointing out that the album is part one of a twopart series. Two years later say hello to Dame Fortune, the veteran producer's deliciously eclectic sixth studio album—but don't call it a sequel. Springing forth from the tail end of recording sessions for More Is Than Isn't, Dame Fortune is its own wondrous beast, recorded while living in Philadelphia, before he moved back to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
Streaked with Philly's rep for deeply felt soul music while maintaining a playful sense of adventurousness, Dame Fortune is the latest exhibition of musical virtuosity that RJD2's fans have come to expect over his 20-year plus career. Thought-provoking and undeniably entertaining all at once, Dame Fortune is a crystal-clear reflection of RJD2's cinematic aspirations, reminding listeners that it's always rewarding to expect the unexpected.