DJ Shadow
about the artist
DJ Shadow (Josh Davis) is a pioneering producer and DJ known for his groundbreaking use of sampling, deep crate-digging, and genre-defying approach to hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music. His 1996 debut, Endtroducing…, was the first album composed entirely of samples, earning a Guinness World Record and influencing generations of artists. Featuring classics like Midnight in a Perfect World and Building Steam with a Grain of Salt, it remains one of the most celebrated instrumental hip-hop records of all time.
Following Endtroducing…, Shadow evolved his sound with The Private Press (2002), featuring the cult hit Six Days. He expanded further with…
MoreDJ Shadow (Josh Davis) is a pioneering producer and DJ known for his groundbreaking use of sampling, deep crate-digging, and genre-defying approach to hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music. His 1996 debut, Endtroducing…, was the first album composed entirely of samples, earning a Guinness World Record and influencing generations of artists. Featuring classics like Midnight in a Perfect World and Building Steam with a Grain of Salt, it remains one of the most celebrated instrumental hip-hop records of all time.
Following Endtroducing…, Shadow evolved his sound with The Private Press (2002), featuring the cult hit Six Days. He expanded further with The Outsider (2006), incorporating Bay Area hyphy influences and collaborating with E-40, Q-Tip, and David Banner. His 2011 album, The Less You Know, The Better, showcased his eclectic range with Scale It Back (featuring Little Dragon). In 2016, he reached new heights with The Mountain Will Fall, featuring Nobody Speak with Run The Jewels. He continued to push boundaries with Our Pathetic Age (2019) and returned to his sample-driven roots with Action Adventure (2023).