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[CUT-SCI] · Crate-Digging Cut Scientists & 45 RPM Collage Masters1989–Present // Architect of 'Endtroducing.....' & Crate-Digging Pioneer
Davis / San Francisco, CA · Active 1989–Present

DJ Shadow

Real Name: Joshua Paul Davis · Handle: @djshadow

Akai MPC60 Sample Collage, Dusty Basement Crate Archeology & 45 RPM Sets

Digging through the legendary sub-basement of Rare Records in Sacramento alongside Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, and Cut Chemist, Josh 'DJ Shadow' Davis built 'Endtroducing.....' (1996) entirely on an Akai MPC60, proving that collage sampling could achieve the emotional depth of a film score.

“Every forgotten record in the dollar bin represents someone's broken dream — sampling gives that music a second life.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Dual Technics SL-1200MK2
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
Mackie 1604 + Rane Battle Mixer
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
Akai MPC60 MK1 (12-Bit OS)
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Stanton / Shure M44-7
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
100% Sampled Symphonic ArrangementMulti-Source Drum Replacement4-Deck 7-Inch 45 RPM Mixing
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Endtroducing..... (1996) — 'Midnight in a Perfect World' & 'Organ Donor'

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision93 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket92 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums100 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks100 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command96 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: $15,000+ // Audiovisual & Vinyl Tour Sets

VERIFIED DJ Shadow ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // DJ SHADOW

DJ SHADOW RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from DJ Shadow ([CUT-SCI]).

CRATE SECTION:
DJ SHADOW // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL
12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

DJ SHADOW // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: DJ Shadow's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

DJ SHADOW // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

DJ SHADOW // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through DJ Shadow's Akai MPC60 MK1 + 2x Technics SL-1200MK2 + Alesis ADAT: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

DJ SHADOW // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

DJ SHADOW // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature DJ Shadow custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

DJ SHADOW // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

DJ SHADOW // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring DJ Shadow's Dual Technics SL-1200MK2 & Akai MPC60 MK1 (12-Bit OS) rig diagram.