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Known as the godfather of instrumental hip-hop, DJ Shadow (real name Josh Davis) has proven himself with groundbreaking, genre-defining solo output on such respected labels as Solesides and Mo’ Wax.
Although Shadow’s earlier works, especially Endtroducing, are known for their innovation in genres such as hip-hop, ambient, and trip-hop, his latest album, The Outsider, had several tracks dedicated to Hyphy. This decision has been controversial, leaving many fans feeling alienated. DJ Shadow addressed this point in an August, 2006 interview, in which stated, “Repeat Endtroducing over and over again? That was never, ever in the game plan. Fuck that. So I think it’s time for certain fans to decide if they are fans of the album, or the artist.”
DJ Shadow spent his teenage years in Davis, California and was a dj at the community radio station KDVS. During his time as a radio disc jockey, DJ Shadow was significant in developing the experimental instrumental hip-hop style associated with the California-based solesides record label. His early singles for the label, including In/Flux and Lost and Found (S.F.L.), were genre-bending works of art merging elements of funk, rock, hip-hop, ambient, jazz, soul, and used-bin found records. DJ Shadow is often cited as a leading creator of trip-hop, though this is a label he strongly contests.
Although he previously released a couple of original works (during 1991-1992 for Hollywood Records) by the time Mo’ Wax’s James Lavelle contacted him about releasing In/Flux on the fledgling imprint, it wasn’t until his distribution association with mo’ wax that his sound began to mature and cohere.
Although Shadow’s earlier works, especially Endtroducing, are known for their innovation in genres such as hip-hop, ambient, and trip-hop, his latest album, The Outsider, had several tracks dedicated to Hyphy. This decision has been controversial, leaving many fans feeling alienated. DJ Shadow addressed this point in an August, 2006 interview, in which stated, “Repeat Endtroducing over and over again? That was never, ever in the game plan. Fuck that. So I think it’s time for certain fans to decide if they are fans of the album, or the artist.”
DJ Shadow spent his teenage years in Davis, California and was a dj at the community radio station KDVS. During his time as a radio disc jockey, DJ Shadow was significant in developing the experimental instrumental hip-hop style associated with the California-based solesides record label. His early singles for the label, including In/Flux and Lost and Found (S.F.L.), were genre-bending works of art merging elements of funk, rock, hip-hop, ambient, jazz, soul, and used-bin found records. DJ Shadow is often cited as a leading creator of trip-hop, though this is a label he strongly contests.
Although he previously released a couple of original works (during 1991-1992 for Hollywood Records) by the time Mo’ Wax’s James Lavelle contacted him about releasing In/Flux on the fledgling imprint, it wasn’t until his distribution association with mo’ wax that his sound began to mature and cohere.
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Fixed Income
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Wubzilla wrote:
Extended version of Organ Donor is unreal.
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WildPrincess89 wrote:
I just downloaded all DJ Shadow ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Organ Donor is my favorite, love it!
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WildPrincess89 wrote:
I just downloaded all DJ Shadow ringtones at http://tiny.cc/Hu5bc Organ Donor is my favorite, love it!
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andGridlock wrote:
Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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claudia_l wrote:
Similar tunes : the hotel costes g r o u p > ☆ The Hôtel Costes Group Playlists ☆ : only: full tracks | free downloads > Volume 1, Volume 2
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pRolandas wrote:
cool! http://laimi.lt/narys-Roolandas
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duzguneser wrote:
YEEAHHH!!!! GREAT MUSİC
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mussicmesiahh wrote:
blood on the motorway <3
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MasterNick wrote:
wow
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blackadder77 wrote:
Organ donor and midnight in a perfect world are both singles, but organ donor is just more known. it has nothing to do with being a good song or not.
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HEPB wrote:
8-)
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ehwot wrote:
4 track era <3
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iheartflac wrote:
itttttt's the money
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brandonbfp wrote:
I agree with you for sure MMWXIV, the sax part on WDYSLL part 1 is just too good. Glad to hear people agree about Organ Donor, its not a bad song but simply doesnt compare to Midnight in a perfect world, Mutual Slump and a lot of eithers.
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MMWXIV wrote:
i love the little saxophone parts in his tracks (Changeling, Fixed Income, WDYSLL...). he should make more songs like that !!!
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AT80 wrote:
this is downtempo
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jandelightmyway wrote:
@brandonbfp: I understand you, this song is terribly overrated...
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kenji-tomsk wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Front-X new electronic band
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ericli19891231 wrote:
Sub-zero warehousing circa 2000-2001 (note the fingerless gloves!) http://cn.last.fm/music/DJ+Shadow/+images/38365511 Shadow Shot http://cn.last.fm/music/DJ+Shadow/+images/38365581
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monstor344 wrote:
brandonbfp, I agree. I think it's because the track is on both Endtroducing and Preemptive Strike; it could also be because it's short so more people have patience for it (which would be absurd but possible).
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DJ Shadow Remix Project- Selection #3: "Stem"
9 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/djshadow
We have selected the 3rd remix as a part of our ongoing "DJ Shadow Remix Project." Shadow says this one is "A 10,000 miles-per-hour, intricate drum & bass remix of 'Stem.'"Remix by: Nico Boissy aka R. …
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