Top DJ Shadow Songs
List of best songs from music producer, DJ and songwriter DJ Shadow (the stage name for Josh Davis.) DJ Shadow was a key figure in popularizing instrumental and alternative hip-hop in the early and mid-1990s. His debut album, "Endtorducing...," was the first mainstream record to be recorded using entirely sampled material. This list brings together the top tracks from DJ Shadow's 4 studio albums, as well as live recordings, compilations and remixes he has released during his long and varied career.
DJ Shadow's sound is largely based on the manipulation of samples from rare or obscure previously-recorded music. Shadow in particular is notable for combining sounds and music from a wide variety of eras and genres. (He's said to have a massive collection of over 60,000 records.) In the early phase of his career, in the early 1990s, Shadow worked with numerous icons of the West Coast alternative and underground hip hop scene. In 1993, along with Blackalicious and LYrics Born, Shadow created the Solesides hip hop label and released his first 12", titled "Entropy." The label was eventually disbanded 3 years later.
"Endtroducing..." was released in 1996 and brought Shadow's sound to a much larger audience. It is now considered a hip-hop classic and was named by Time Magazine as one of the Best 100 Albums of all time. Shadow went on to release a singles compilation, numerous also LPs and produced the soundtrack to the documentary film Dark Days.
DJ Shadow's sound is largely based on the manipulation of samples from rare or obscure previously-recorded music. Shadow in particular is notable for combining sounds and music from a wide variety of eras and genres. (He's said to have a massive collection of over 60,000 records.) In the early phase of his career, in the early 1990s, Shadow worked with numerous icons of the West Coast alternative and underground hip hop scene. In 1993, along with Blackalicious and LYrics Born, Shadow created the Solesides hip hop label and released his first 12", titled "Entropy." The label was eventually disbanded 3 years later.
"Endtroducing..." was released in 1996 and brought Shadow's sound to a much larger audience. It is now considered a hip-hop classic and was named by Time Magazine as one of the Best 100 Albums of all time. Shadow went on to release a singles compilation, numerous also LPs and produced the soundtrack to the documentary film Dark Days.
List Criteria: Favorite songs produced or written by DJ Shadow. Can include remixes of others' songs.
- 1Up 1Down 1
Blood on the Motorway
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ Dj Shadow „ - 2Up 1Down 1
Walkie Talkie
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow - Private Press „ - 3Up 1Down 1
Product Placement
added by: john12345678 - 4Up 2Down 1
Organ Donor (extended overhaul)
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow „ - 5Up 1Down 1
Six Days
added by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow - Private Press „ - 6Up 2Down 1
Midnight in a Perfect World
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow „ - 7Up 1Down 4
The Number Song
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow „ - 8Up 0Down 1
What Does Your Soul Look Like, Part 1
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ Dj Shadow „ - 9Up 1Down 2
What Does Your Soul Look Like, Part 3
DJ Shadowadded by: john12345678“ DJ Shadow „ - 10Up 1Down 4
What Does Your Soul Look Like, Part 2
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