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California, United States (1991 – present)

Considered a prominent figure in the development of , 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 , , and , 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 at the community radio station KDVS. During his time as a radio disc jockey, DJ Shadow was significant in developing the instrumental style associated with the California-based 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 , , , , , , and used-bin found records. DJ Shadow is often cited as a leading creator of , though this is a label he strongly contests.

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