Master sonic manipulator rjd2 is set to perform tonight at the TLA. Known for his free-flowing constructions, which stretch a wide range of the musical quilt, but are centralized in the hip-hop arena, rjd2 re-imagines melodic organization, deconstructing the elemental only to later build them up into a fresh organic chemistry of sound. The results shine a spotlight on what sonic interplay is all about, not only stimulating the mind, but also allowing the body and booty to let go. He’ll also be pulling double duty opening for himself when he teams up with Roots collaborator Aaron Livingston for their soulful project Icebird. Also rounding out the bill will be the funky hip-hop combination of Hezekiah and Tone Whitfield known as Johnny Popcorn. TLA, 334 South Street, 8pm, $35 day of show/$47 VIP, All Ages (Photo by Concerted Effort) – Michael Colavita
