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 solesid
1 | Untitled | The Private Press |
2 | Mashin On The Motorway | The Private Press |
3 | Hindsight | Preemptive Strike |
4 | ...Meets His Maker | The Private Press |
5 | Strike 1 | Preemptive Strike |
6 | Fixed Income | Live! In Tune and On Time |
7 | What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 2) | Live! In Tune and On Time |
8 | Changeling | Endtroducing..... |
9 | Stem/Long Stem | Live! In Tune and On Time |
10 | Why Hip Hop Sucks in '96 | Endtroducing..... |
11 | Organ Donor | Endtroducing..... |
12 | (Interlude 1) | The Private Press |
13 | Strike 3 (And I'm Out) | Preemptive Strike |
14 | Organ Donor (Extended Overhaul) | Preemptive Strike |
15 | What Does Your Soul Look Like1 | Endtroducing..... |
16 | Guns Blazing (Drums Of Death Part 1) | Live! In Tune and On Time |
17 | The 6 Day War | The Private Press |
18 | untitled | Endtroducing..... |
19 | (Interlude 2) | The Private Press |
20 | What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 3) | Preemptive Strike |