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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.

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ejmyto wrote:
1 hour ago

That saxophone parts are really good ..

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rodanside wrote:
6 hours ago

Friend of mine used to shop at the record store on Endtroducing's cover before they closed it down. It's in Marin County.

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Ashona223 wrote:
yesterday evening

love DJ Shadow

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ghindo wrote:
Thursday evening

NateAbel: I bought it last year and really enjoyed it. I hadn't read many interviews with Shadow before, so the book was very revealing for me. I especially like how Shadow describes what hip-hop is and where it came from. Definitely worth the purchase.

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RubberSoulBro wrote:
Thursday evening

In/Flux should be in the top 15 AT LEAST amirightoramirightguyz?

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NateAbel wrote:
Thursday morning

I just bought the Endtroducing 33 1/3, anyone hear read it / know if it's any good?

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kellanos wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

yes!

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Rolek6 wrote:
Wednesday morning

http://tsor.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/dj-shadow-endtroducing/

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Wubzilla wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Extended version of Organ Donor is unreal.

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andGridlock wrote:
7 days ago

Check this out  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE

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claudia_l wrote:
7 days ago

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:
8 days ago

cool! http://laimi.lt/narys-Roolandas

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duzguneser wrote:
12 days ago

YEEAHHH!!!! GREAT MUSİC

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mussicmesiahh wrote:
13 days ago

blood on the motorway <3

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MasterNick wrote:
14 days ago

wow

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blackadder77 wrote:
14 days ago

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:
17 days ago

8-)

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ehwot wrote:
17 days ago

4 track era <3

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iheartflac wrote:
20 days ago

itttttt's the money

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brandonbfp wrote:
20 days ago

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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