Soul Position

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Soul Position
RJD2 at Haverford.jpg
Live concert at Haverford College in 2005
Background information
Origin Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Alternative hip hop
Years active2002–2006
Labels Rhymesayers Entertainment
Members Blueprint
RJD2

Soul Position is an American alternative hip hop duo hailing from Columbus, Ohio. It consists of DJ/producer RJD2 and rapper Blueprint. [1] The duo has released two albums and one EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment. [2]

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Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Mixtapes

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References

  1. Becker, Daniel Levin (October 6, 2003). "Consume & Assemble: An Interview with Soul Position". Dusted Magazine.
  2. Ford, Darrell (April 27, 2006). "Soul Position – Things Go Better With Rj and Al". Rock Music Review.