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| birth_place = San Jose, California, U.S.| origin = Davis, California, U.S.| death_date =| death_place =Instrumental hip hoptrip hop>electronic music>turntablismexperimental music>experimental}}DJ|record producer}}| years_active = 1989–present{{Citation needed|reason=start-year is likely to refer to start of work at KDVS radio – however, this year is not present, or apparently cited, in the body.|date=August 2013}}Mass Appeal Records>Mo’ WaxQuannum Projects>SolesidesMCA Records>MCAUniversal Music Group>UniversalVerve Records>Verve|Liquid Amber}}| past_member_of = Unkle| website = {{Official URL}}}}Joshua Paul Davis (born June 29, 1972),GROVE, DJ Shadow,doi.org/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.A2218982, subscription, Levine, Mike, better known by his stage name DJ Shadow, is an American DJ and record producer. His debut studio album, Endtroducing....., was released in 1996.WEB, December 24, 2020, 20 Wack Album Titles,raptology.com/2020/12/24/20-wack-album-titles/, December 28, 2020, Raptology,

Biography

Early years (1989–1995)

DJ Shadow was experimenting with a four-track recorder while in high school in Davis, California, and began his music career as a disc jockey for the University of California, Davis, campus radio station KDVS.WEB, DJ Shadow Bio, Music, News & Shows,djz.com/featured_djs/dj-shadow/, DJZ.com, March 7, 2013, dead,djz.com/featured_djs/dj-shadow/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130329140523djz.com/featured_djs/dj-shadow/,">web.archive.org/web/20130329140523djz.com/featured_djs/dj-shadow/, March 29, 2013, WEB, DJ Shadow biography at Davis, CA wiki page,daviswiki.org/DJ_Shadow, January 22, 2014, During this period, he explored the experimental hip-hop style associated with the London-based Mo’ Wax record label.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} His early singles, including “In/Flux” and “Lost and Found (S.F.L.)”, were genre-bending, merging elements of funk, rock, hip hop, ambient, jazz, soul, and used-bin found records. Andy Pemberton, a music journalist writing for Mixmag, described the single “In/Flux” as “trip hop”, a term that had already been attached to Bristol, England-based groups Massive Attack and Portishead and the Bristol scene in general in June 1994.NEWS, Pemberton, Andy, June 1994, Trip Hop, Mixmag,88to98.co.uk/2014/03/29/mixmag-june-1994-trip-hop/, He has cited Kurtis Mantronik, Steinski, and Prince Paul as influences on his sample-based sound, further claiming that “lyrics ... were confining, too specific”.BOOK, Reynolds, Simon,books.google.com/books?id=CXPZyYHLd-kC&pg=PT338, Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture, July 4, 2013, Faber & Faber, 978-0-571-28914-1, 338, His music rarely features more than short clips of voices or vocal work.During 1991–1992, DJ Shadow remixes were released on Hollywood BASIC, a short-lived rap/hip-hop subsidiary label of Hollywood Records. Notable amongst these is a 1992 compilation release titled “BASIC Beats Sampler”,WEB,www.discogs.com/Various-BASIC-Beats-Sampler/release/379613, Various - BASIC Beats Sampler, Discogs, February 1992, which features a remix of “The Real Deal”, a song by Lifers Group, as well as a 12-plus-minute “Mega Mix” of the rest of the album, including tracks by west-coast underground hip-hop act, Raw Fusion and east-coast acts, Organized Konfusion and Zimbabwe Legit. Also in 1992, Shadow contributed scratching and production work to Sleeping with the Enemy, the second release by rapper Paris.Early in 1993, Shadow was a part of the creation of the Solesides underground hip-hop label, in conjunction with Blackalicious and Lyrics Born (whose stage name at the time was Asia Born). The first 12” release on this new imprint was titled “Entropy”,WEB,djshadow.com/discography/dj-shadow-asia-born-entropy/, DJ Shadow / Asia Born: Entropy, Djshadow.com, December 4, 2019, December 4, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20191204173213/https://djshadow.com/discography/dj-shadow-asia-born-entropy/, dead, with the A-side containing the Asia Born track “Send Them” and a dub rendition of the DJ Shadow track “Count and Estimate”, and the entire B-side consisting of the 17-plus-minute title track. Rapper Gift of Gab is featured in the version of “Count and Estimate” that appears in Entropy. Shadow continued to participate in releases on the Solesides label for years to come, until the label was disbanded in favor of Quannum Projects.Also in 1993, Mo’ Wax’s James Lavelle contacted Shadow about releasing “In/Flux” on the fledgling imprint. The association with Mo’ Wax was a productive one; his tracks “In/Flux” and “Lost and Found” made their way onto some releases over the next few years. Shadow also worked with DJ Krush during this period. On a 1995 visit to the Mo’ Wax Studios in London, England, Shadow was recruited to perform scratches on a Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy mix of the Massive Attack song “Karmacoma”.WEB,www.djshadow.com/release/massive-attack-karmacoma, Massive Attack: Karmacoma, Djshadow.com, December 4, 2019, Endtroducing....., UNKLE and Scratch (1996–2001)“>

Endtroducing....., UNKLE and Scratch (1996–2001)

Shadow’s first full-length work, Endtroducing....., was released in late 1996 to critical acclaim. Endtroducing would go on to make the Guinness World Records book for “First Completely Sampled Album” in 2001.WEB, Guinness World Records Entry,www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-1000/first-album-made-completely-from-samples/, October 10, 2014, Guinness World Records, The only pieces of equipment Shadow used to produce the album were the AKAI MPC60 12-bit sampling drum machine, a pair of turntables and a borrowed-by-visiting Pro Tools setup from an early adopter of the technology, Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. In November 2006, Time magazine named it one of its “All-Time” 100 best albums.MAGAZINE, November 16, 2006, The All-Time 100 Albums, Time (magazine), Time,entertainment.time.com/2006/11/02/the-all-time-100-albums/slide/all/, October 14, 2020, In November 2014, automobile maker Chevrolet used a sample “Building Steam with a Grain of Salt” in a Chevy commercial.WEB, DeVille, Chris, November 17, 2014, I Watch DJ Shadow Soundtrack A Chevy Ad,www.stereogum.com/1719252/watch-dj-shadow-soundtrack-a-chevy-ad/video/, December 4, 2019, Stereogum, In 1998 Shadow released Preemptive Strike, a compilation of 1993–1997 singles released on Mo’ Wax. Later that year, he produced Psyence Fiction, the debut album by UNKLE, a long-time Mo’ Wax production team that featured guest appearances including Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Richard Ashcroft (The Verve), Mike D (Beastie Boys), Kool G. Rap, and Jason Newsted (Metallica).BOOK, Crane, Larry,books.google.com/books?id=foViXo_JV9YC&pg=PA198, Tape Op: The Book about Creative Music Recording, January 1, 2010, Hal Leonard Corporation, 978-0-9779903-0-6, 198, Around 2000 he produced the score for the documentary Dark Days filmed by British director Marc Singer. This film is about a community of transients who live underground in a subway tunnel.WEB, Lu, Li, July 5, 2011, Q&A with Marc Singer,anthemmagazine.com/qa-with-marc-singer/, October 14, 2020, Anthem, It has six award wins in various competitions.WEB,www.imdb.com/title/tt0235327/awards, Dark Days, IMDb.com, December 4, 2019, Shadow also starred in the 2001 movie Scratch, produced by Doug Pray, alongside Z-Trip, Grand Wizard Theodore, Mix Master Mike and DJ Qbert.WEB, VanHorn, Teri, March 27, 2001, Q-Bert, DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike In ‘Scratch’ Film,www.mtv.com/news/1442218/q-bert-dj-shadow-mix-master-mike-in-scratch-film/, October 14, 2020, MTV News, He makes multiple appearances during the turntable and digging sections of the movie.The Private Press and Live! In Tune and on Time (2002–2005)“>

The Private Press and Live! In Tune and on Time (2002–2005)

Nearly six years after his debut production album, his second album, The Private Press, was released in June 2002. A video for his track “Six Days” was also released in 2002, directed by Wong Kar-wai.A remix of “Six Days” was also produced and released on (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) soundtrack, featuring Mos Def.In protest at the 2003 invasion of Iraq, DJ Shadow collaborated with Zack de la Rocha on the track “March of Death”. The song was released online for free.WEB, February 25, 2007, March Of Death,www.zackdelarocha.com/, dead,www.zackdelarocha.com/," title="web.archive.org/web/20070225135819www.zackdelarocha.com/,">web.archive.org/web/20070225135819www.zackdelarocha.com/, February 25, 2007, October 14, 2020, Zack de la Rocha, In 2004, Shadow’s first feature-length DVD, Live! In Tune and on Time, was released. It features a live performance in London that combines tracks and samples from past albums as well as his work with UNKLE and Quannum, and emphasizes visuals, with the help of Bay Area projection artist Ben Stokes.WEB, Zwickel, Jonathan, June 16, 2004, DJ Shadow: Live!: In Tune and On Time Review,pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2376-live-in-tune-and-on-time/, October 14, 2020, Pitchfork, The Outsider and Diminishing Returns (2006–2009)“>

The Outsider and Diminishing Returns (2006–2009)

(File:DJ Shadow (cropped).jpg|thumb|DJ Shadow in 2006)In 2006, he signed a deal with Universal Records,WEB, Duffy, Robert, April 27, 2006, DJ Shadow Signs to Universal Records,www.donewaiting.com/2006/04/27/dj-shadow-signs-to-universal-records/, October 13, 2020, Done Waiting, on which would be released The Outsider, on September 18.WEB, Wise, Ben, October 27, 2006, Review: DJ Shadow - The Outsider,www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/4039, October 13, 2020, Resident Advisor, A special edition CD box set was also released containing The Outsider, the album on CD and a DVD entitled Tour Visuals.WEB, DJ Shadow – The Outsider (2006, CD), {{Discogs release, 791606, The Outsider, yes, |access-date=October 13, 2020|website=Discogs}} This album, which prominently featured several artists from the local San Francisco Bay Area hyphy hip hop movement, got a mixed welcome among Shadow’s fans. Responding to criticisms, the DJ/producer explained on his blog why he made no apologies: “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.“WEB, DJ Shadow, August 3, 2006, Shadow’s Digest,www.djshadow.com/digest/, dead,www.djshadow.com/digest/," title="web.archive.org/web/20061011015233www.djshadow.com/digest/,">web.archive.org/web/20061011015233www.djshadow.com/digest/, October 11, 2006, DJ Shadow, WEB, Arnold, Eric K., Out of the Shadow, SF Weekly, September 13, 2006,www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/, September 3, 2007, September 30, 2007,www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/," title="web.archive.org/web/20070930210531www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/,">web.archive.org/web/20070930210531www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/, dead, Throughout 2007 and 2008, DJ Shadow toured with fellow DJ Cut Chemist in support of their The Hard Sell mixtape, released in January 2007 and recorded during the rehearsals of a June 2007 show.AV MEDIA NOTES, The Hard Sell, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, liner notes, Pillage Roadshow, HS001, The duo had already produced several mixtapes in the past, most notably Brainfreeze and Product Placement, mixing jazz, funk, and soul.BOOK, Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith,books.google.com/books?id=6mR2DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA151, Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes], Anthony J., Fonseca, December 1, 2018, ABC-CLIO, 978-0-313-35759-6, 151, They were joined by Kid Koala,WEB, Thill, Scott, February 13, 2008, Cut Chemist, DJ Shadow, Kid Koala: Grounded in Sound,www.laweekly.com/cut-chemist-dj-shadow-kid-koala-grounded-in-sound/, October 13, 2020, LA Weekly, and the rehearsals of this tour spawned The Hard Sell (Encore), a “refined” version of the duo’s set.WEB, DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: The Hard Sell (Encore),djshadow.com/discography/dj-shadow-cut-chemist-the-hard-sell-encore/, October 13, 2020, DJ Shadow, Diminishing Returns was a 2-hour DJ mix originally broadcast as an episode of the Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 on March 29, 2003. It was released in 2003 on CD in a pressing limited to 1000 copies on the Reconstruction Productions label.WEB, March 29, 2003, DJ Shadow – Diminishing Returns Party Pak (CD), {{Discogs release, 476322, Diminishing Returns Party Pak, album, yes, |access-date=March 27, 2012|website=Discogs}} On April 1, 2009, DJ Shadow announced on his Facebook page that he was working on a Diminishing Returns re-release.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} Reconstruction Productions reissued the album in 2009 with a sticker stating “official, last chance limited edition, re-release”.WEB, DJ Shadow – Diminishing Returns (CD), {{Discogs release, 1751438, Diminishing Returns, album, yes, |access-date=March 27, 2012|website=Discogs}}The Less You Know, the Better (2010–2013)“>

The Less You Know, the Better (2010–2013)

In September 2010, DJ Shadow released a single with two tracks called “Def Surrounds Us” and “I’ve Been Trying” and taken from the new album as a preview.WEB, Jessica, September 13, 2010, DJ Shadow – “Def Surrounds Us” & “I’ve Been Trying”,www.stereogum.com/506722/dj-shadow-def-surrounds-us-ive-been-trying/mp3s/, October 13, 2020, Stereogum, While on the 2010 “Shadowsphere” tour new songs began to emerge, although he stated that a new album was not yet ready and that he would continue working toward having it ready in time for his 2011 tour.WEB, Emma, Philip, December 10, 2010, DJ Shadow’s “Shadowsphere” at the Ogden,www.gratefulweb.com/reviews/on-tour/dj-shadow-s-shadowsphere-at-the-ogden.html, October 13, 2020, Grateful Web, On May 10, 2011, Shadow released an EP called I Gotta Rokk featuring remixed tracks from the forthcoming album, titled The Less You Know, the Better.WEB, DJ Shadow, May 10, 2011, I Gotta Rokk EP,www.djshadow.com/news/new-ep-i-gotta-rokk, dead,www.djshadow.com/news/new-ep-i-gotta-rokk," title="web.archive.org/web/20120318170915www.djshadow.com/news/new-ep-i-gotta-rokk,">web.archive.org/web/20120318170915www.djshadow.com/news/new-ep-i-gotta-rokk, March 18, 2012, March 27, 2012, DJ Shadow, A second single “I’m Excited” was also released, featuring Afrikan Boy, on July 7, 2011.WEB, July 7, 2011, [Listen] DJ Shadow - “I’m Excited” Feat. Afrikan Boy,www.somekindofawesome.com/journal/2011/7/7/listen-dj-shadow-im-excited-feat-afrikan-boy.html, October 13, 2020, Some Kind Of Awesome, However the single was pulled because of copyright infringement.WEB, DJ Shadow, August 30, 2011, I’m Excited EP – Currently Unavailable,djshadow.com/news/im-excited-ep-currently-unavailable, dead,djshadow.com/news/im-excited-ep-currently-unavailable," title="web.archive.org/web/20120331163007djshadow.com/news/im-excited-ep-currently-unavailable,">web.archive.org/web/20120331163007djshadow.com/news/im-excited-ep-currently-unavailable, March 31, 2012, March 27, 2012, DJ Shadow, The infringement also delayed the album’s release. Another song from the album, titled “Warning Call”, featuring Tom Vek, was released on September 7, 2011.The artwork for this album, the associated singles and promotional material was done by Tony Papesh, an artist from San Francisco, California.WEB,plus.google.com/101873699381369338617/posts/FYQDbL3n8Ky#101873699381369338617/posts/FYQDbL3n8Ky, Tony Papesh – Google+ – Just noticed that the second single from DJ Shadow is‌, July 25, 2011, March 27, 2012, dead,web.archive.org/web/20121112101004/https://plus.google.com/101873699381369338617/posts/FYQDbL3n8Ky, November 12, 2012, The album was mixed by Jim Abbiss.

Liquid Amber (2014–2015)

On August 12, 2014, Shadow launched his new record label imprint Liquid Amber, releasing The Liquid Amber EP for streaming in accompaniment.WEB, Gordon, Jeremy, August 12, 2014, DJ Shadow Releases Liquid Amber EP for Free Download,pitchfork.com/news/56281-dj-shadow-releases-liquid-amber-ep-for-free-download/, August 12, 2014, Pitchfork Media, Pitchfork, Other acts signed to Liquid Amber include Bleep Bloop,MAGAZINE, Bein, Kat, September 28, 2017, DJ Shadow Protege Bleep Bloop’s Beats on EP ‘The Fifth Pupil’ Will Break Your Brain: Exclusive,www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7981620/bleep-bloop-the-fifth-pupil-ep-dj-shadow, May 16, 2019, Billboard (magazine), Billboard, Noer the Boy,WEB, August 3, 2017, DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber to Release Noer the Boy LP,www.xlr8r.com/news/dj-shadows-liquid-amber-to-release-noer-the-boy-lp, May 16, 2019, XLR8R, Mophono,WEB, July 10, 2015, Premiere: Download a Track From Mophono’s New EP on DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber Imprint,xlr8r.com/news/premiere-download-a-track-from-mophonos-new-ep-on-dj-shadows-liquid-amber-imprint/, October 13, 2020, XLR8R, and Ruckazoid.WEB, March 2, 2015, DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber Announces New EP from Ruckazoid,elektrodaily.com/liquid-amber-announces-ruckazoid-ep/, October 13, 2020, Elektro Daily, In April 2015, a group called Nite School Klik released a single called “Posse” on Liquid Amber. In May 2015, Shadow revealed to Billboard that the group was in fact himself and trap producer G Jones working together.MAGAZINE, Medved, Matt, May 21, 2015, DJ Shadow & G Jones Unveil Secret Nite School Klik Project: Exclusive Interview & Premiere,www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6568968/dj-shadow-g-jones-nite-school-klik-exclusive-premiere, June 10, 2015, Billboard, The first self-titled EP by Nite School Klik was released on June 9, 2015.The Mountain Will Fall and The Mountain Has Fallen (2016–2018)“>

The Mountain Will Fall and The Mountain Has Fallen (2016–2018)

In April 2016 Shadow announced a new album entitled The Mountain Will Fall, which was released on June 24 via Mass Appeal Records.WEB, Hogan, Marc, April 7, 2016, DJ Shadow Announces New Album The Mountain Will Fall Featuring Run the Jewels, Shares Title Track: Listen,pitchfork.com/news/64636-dj-shadow-announces-new-album-the-mountain-will-fall-featuring-run-the-jewels-shares-title-track-listen/, April 8, 2016, Pitchfork, A music video for the album’s lead single, “Nobody Speak”, featuring rap duo Run the Jewels, was released on August 24, 2016.WEB, Breihan, Tom, August 24, 2016, DJ Shadow – “Nobody Speak” (Feat. Run The Jewels) Video,www.stereogum.com/1895499/dj-shadow-nobody-speak-feat-run-the-jewels-video/video/, October 13, 2020, Stereogum, In collaboration with a Los Angeles record store, Shadow held on September 10 and 11, 2016, the “First Annual DJ Shadow Storage Sale”, selling duplicates in his collection, and limited editions of his “The Sideshow” track.WEB, Hermann, Andy, September 1, 2016, DJ Shadow Will Be Selling Off His Record Collection in L.A. Next Weekend,www.laweekly.com/dj-shadow-will-be-selling-off-his-record-collection-in-l-a-next-weekend/, October 13, 2020, LA Weekly, It has been an annual event since then and ran until 2019.WEB, July 17, 2019, 4th annual DJ SHADOW storage sale – Aug. 10, 11,www.rappcats.com/shadow2019/, October 13, 2020, Rappcats, August 2, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210802175652/https://www.rappcats.com/shadow2019/, dead, On April 20, 2017, a new collaboration between Shadow and Nas named “Systematic” premiered on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show. The song was revealed to be part of HBO’s Silicon Valley soundtrack.WEB, Sodomsky, Sam, April 20, 2017, Nas and DJ Shadow Share New Song for “Silicon Valley”: Listen,pitchfork.com/news/73020-nas-and-dj-shadow-share-new-song-for-silicon-valley-listen/, October 13, 2020, Pitchfork, Later that year, in June, Shadow released the EP The Mountain Has Fallen, featuring “Systematic” and “Horror Show”, a new single featuring Danny Brown.WEB, Helman, Peter, July 6, 2017, DJ Shadow – “Horror Show” (Feat. Danny Brown),www.stereogum.com/1950710/dj-shadow-horrow-show-feat-danny-brown/video/, October 13, 2020, Stereogum, 2018 saw the release of Live in Manchester: The Mountain Has Fallen, a nine-track live album recorded at Manchester’s Albert Hall on October 5, 2017, as Shadow was touring in support of his previous album and EP.WEB, Thiessen, Brock, June 21, 2018, DJ Shadow Announces ‘Live in Manchester’ Album and Film,exclaim.ca/music/article/dj_shadow_announces_live_in_manchester_album_and_film, October 13, 2020, Exclaim!, Our Pathetic Age (2019)“>

Our Pathetic Age (2019)

He later announced a double album entitled Our Pathetic Age that was released November 15, 2019.WEB, Pearis, Bill, September 20, 2019, DJ Shadow announces new LP ft. Run the Jewels, Nas, Wiki, more (stream “Rosie“),www.brooklynvegan.com/dj-shadow-announces-new-lp-ft-run-the-jewels-nas-wiki-more-stream-rosie/, September 21, 2019, BrooklynVegan, This two-part release includes an instrumental section and a vocal suite, featuring returning collaborators Run the Jewels and Nas, and artists such as Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, and Raekwon.MAGAZINE, Blistein, Jon, September 20, 2019, DJ Shadow Previews New Album ‘Our Pathetic Age’ With Hard-Hitting ‘Rosie’,www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dj-shadow-new-song-rosie-our-pathetic-age-887638/, October 13, 2020, Rolling Stone, Shadow was approached by Deftones to contribute to their White Pony 20th anniversary re-issue remix project, Black Stallion. Singer Chino Moreno explained that they originally wanted him to remix the whole album,WEB, Moore, Sam, May 5, 2020, Deftones’ Chino Moreno talks possibility of 20th anniversary re-release of ‘White Pony’,www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/deftones-chino-moreno-possibility-of-white-pony-20th-anniversary-re-release-2660134, October 13, 2020, NME, AV MEDIA,music.apple.com/us/station/at-home-with-chino-moreno/ra.1511550965?app=music&ls=1&at=1l3vwYf&ct=con_show_zanelowe_null&itscg=80021&itsct=con_show_zanelowe_null, At Home with Chino Moreno, May 4, 2020, Lowe, Zane, Podcast, Beats 1, Zane Lowe, Our initial idea was we’re going to get the masters of the ‘White Pony’ record and we’re going to put some money in a briefcase and the masters in a briefcase. And we were going to go to DJ Shadow’s house and were just going to hand it off to him and say like, ‘Here man, remix this record.’ And we wanted to call it the ‘Black Stallion’., citing him as an inspiration at the time they recorded it.WEB, Reed, Ryan, September 24, 2020, Deftones’ Chino Moreno on Creative ‘Balance,’ Healing Energy of New LP ‘Ohms’,www.spin.com/2020/09/deftones-chino-moreno-ohms-interview/, October 13, 2020, Spin (magazine), Spin, He ended up remixing “Digital Bath”, alongside other confirmed producers such as Trevor Jackson and Clams Casino.WEB, Jenkins, Craig, September 21, 2020, The Deftones Have (Almost) Found Balance,www.vulture.com/2020/09/deftones-chino-moreno-interview-ohms.html, October 13, 2020, Vulture (magazine), Vulture, In January 2022, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard released a remix album titled Butterfly 3001. Shadow’s “re-write” of “Black Hot Soup” was the first track on the album.WEB,pitchfork.com/news/dj-shadow-remixes-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-black-hot-soup-listen/, DJ Shadow Remixes King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s “Black Hot Soup”, Pitchfork (website), Pitchfork, January 7, 2022,

Studio and equipment

The book Behind the Beat documents Shadow’s home studio (named “Reconstruction“) through photos and a brief description (as of 2005).BOOK, Raph, Behind the Beat: Hip Hop Home Studios, November 15, 2005, Gingko Press, 1-58423-197-1, 61, It is “nestled within a leafy San Francisco suburb” and Shadow apparently moved to the area “to be closer to the local record store”. He has a personal collection of more than 60,000 records,WEB, Ash, June 26, 2007, DJ Shadow: Endtroducing…,sleevage.com/dj-shadow-endtroducing/, dead,sleevage.com/dj-shadow-endtroducing/," title="web.archive.org/web/20120228003641sleevage.com/dj-shadow-endtroducing/,">web.archive.org/web/20120228003641sleevage.com/dj-shadow-endtroducing/, February 28, 2012, March 27, 2012, Sleevage, and “Shadow only keeps a small selection of vinyl at home with the rest occupying storage units around town”. His equipment as of 2005, according to Behind the Beat, consists of two Akai MPC 3000s and a Korg Triton. His album Endtroducing was “created on an AKAI MPC60 and an ADAT”.

Sampling

DJ Shadow’s work involves manipulating samples, taking rare and seldom-heard pieces of music and reworking them into parts and phrases for his songs. Many of his tracks feature dozens of samples from a wide array of styles and influences, including rock, soul, funk, experimental, electronic and jazz. Shadow sampled American composer David Axelrod on his collaboration with DJ Krush, “Duality”, sampling Axelrod’s “The Warnings” (Part 1). The piano in “Midnight in a Perfect World” from 1996’s Endtroducing was originally recorded for Pekka Pohjola’s “Sekoilu seestyy”.AV MEDIA NOTES, DJ Shadow, 1996, Endtroducing....., liner notes, deluxe, Island Records, 0602498286821, Although Shadow currently uses fewer samples than on his earlier albums, several examples feature on his 2006 album The Outsider. His collaboration with David Banner, “Seein’ Thangs”, features a synthesizer and vocals from Cecilia’s “Crimson Red” and “Outsider Intro” includes an excerpt from Ron Geesin’s “Concrete Line Up” from the 1973 album, As He Stands.AV MEDIA NOTES, DJ Shadow, 2006, The Outsider, liner notes, special, Island Records, 602517034686,

Discography

Studio albums

• Endtroducing.....(1996)
• The Private Press (2002)
• The Outsider (2006)
• The Less You Know, the Better (2011)
• The Mountain Will Fall (2016)
• Our Pathetic Age (2019)WEB,pitchfork.com/news/dj-shadow-enlists-run-the-jewels-nas-more-for-new-double-album-shares-song-listen/, DJ Shadow Enlists Run the Jewels, Nas, More for New Double Album, Shares Song: Listen, Pitchfork (website), Pitchfork, Bloom, Madison, September 20, 2019, September 20, 2019,
• Action Adventure (2023)WEB,djshadow.com/blogs/album-update/new-album-update, New Album Update, djshadow.com, August 8, 2023, August 8, 2023,

References

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Sources

• WEB, Arnold, Eric K., Out of the Shadow, SF Weekly, September 13, 2006,www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/, September 3, 2007, September 30, 2007,www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/," title="web.archive.org/web/20070930210531www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/,">web.archive.org/web/20070930210531www.sfweekly.com/2006-09-13/news/out-of-the-shadow/, dead,
• BOOK, Eliot, Wilder, 2005, London, 33â…“ Endtroducing..., Continuum, 0-8264-1682-9,

External links

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• {{Official website}}
• Quannum Projects
• Solesides
• www.volumeet.com/djshadow" title="web.archive.org/web/20140107201522www.volumeet.com/djshadow">DJ Shadow on Volumeet
• DJ Shadow on Soundcloud
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• DJ Shadow samples on WhoSampled

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