Josh Davis (DJ Shadow) is an American sample-based producer and DJ; his debut album Endtroducing.... was released in 1996 on Mo' Wax.

Known for pioneering sample-based instrumental hip-hop. Debut album Endtroducing.... (1996) on Mo' Wax is frequently cited as groundbreaking. Other major releases discussed in reviews include The Private Press, Preemptive Strike and The Less You Know, the Better. Reviews also reference his involvement with projects such as UNKLE.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise DJ Shadow's sample-driven, instrumental approach. Endtroducing..... is described as revolutionary and emotionally powerful. Later albums (The Private Press, Preemptive Strike, The Less You Know, the Better) are noted for continued experimentation and high-quality production.

For:Listeners interested in sample-based instrumental hip-hop, breakbeat and experimental electronic production.

 "This album reflects a lifetime of vinyl culture..."

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 Is there a more important figure in the history of hip-hop than Josh Davis, better known as DJ Shadow? Probably not.

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 It's not easy to manipulate samples and succeed in creating tracks with a certain freshness.

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 Sometimes time must pass.

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