RJD2 & BreakScience @ The Metro 3/18 Review

March 14, 2010 As the RJD2 and Break Science tour blew through Chicago’s historic Metro it exuded both refreshing electronica and cunning instrumental arrangements. The night kicked off with a dashing performance by Adam Deitch (drums) and Borahm Lee (Keys and Dj). Deitch’s pocket and kick-ass drum chops got the audience hoppin’ and hip-shakin’ to the dynamic groove. His blend of jazz-funk and hip-hop electronica on acoustic drums is virtually untouched by any other drummer. The geniuses threw in some remixes by Rusko that offered something familiar for the bass faces in the crowd.

And this fairly new project delivered, prompting an exceptional reaction from a crowd there for RJD2. And without a moment’s notice, said RJD2 sneaked on stage in the blink of an eye. He was disguised in a robot outfit with an outrageous spinning beat-machine attached to his belt, wow! As he performed solo by hitting buttons on this ‘magic belt,’ the audience was astonished by this new invention. His solo performance had only lasted a short time, when, without stopping the music, his act transitioned instantaneously into a full band set. It was shocking to see RJD2 up on stage shredding a guitar and singing with a full band. The songs were new and powerful with a jam-soul-funky vibe. After a quick set with the full band, the remaining 90 minute set featured the duo of RJD2 and his drummer, Sam Brown. Not only was RJD2s set full of instrumental skill, but the entire performance was exciting, ever-changing and completely unpredictable. The night was complete with remarkable remixes with an artistry of instrumentation.

By: Shayna Gladstone