Rozhden. R2. /eco-pack/.

"R2" is now the second album by Rozhden – a young man who was discovered by the general public through a television talent show a few years ago. Then he did not become everybody's favorite – perhaps, he stood out too much against the background of other contestants – but he definitely manifested his character. That's how he sticked in memory: with his character and his musical taste, which calmly drew water from the not universally understandable, fresh pop aesthetics. Actually, in a wider cultural context, this aesthetics would not be so specific – this album is a confirmation to that, as well as the very fact that Rozhden's musical career is developing successfully enough. There is no provocation, aggression – the man is just doing his job the way he likes. Braided in an intersection of several styles, such as RnB-hop-soul, his music attracts attention, above all, precisely with this – no pretending and calm confidence. Lyrically, unobtrusively, transparently to a degree – it is unlikely to be the limit of Rozhden's capacity, but the album sounds like a good basis, on which it is possible to erect something really beautiful, bizarre, and poignant. If he wishes. We believe, he has enough character.