r j d 2 The Colossus (CD, £9.25)

Highly-anticipated fourth solo album from RJD2, showcasing the myriad styles he has spanned in his ten-year career as a maverick producer. In collaboration with MCs, vocalists and various instrumentalists, the album displays an urgency and sophistication in weaving together trademark rock-solid drums, soulful vibes and horns, unexpected samples, and anything else available, ultimately presenting a kaleidoscopic look both forward and back.