DJ Shadow: 25th Anniversary of Endtroducing | Apple Music

DJ Shadow sits down with Zane Lowe in studio to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his explosive album, ‘Endtroducing.....’ Zane Lowe and DJ Shadow explore the influences behind the debut album, the power of creating records seeped in vintage sound, and powerful tracks like “Building Steam with a Grain of Salt.” DJ Shadow expresses that the key to his success was making his music personal, and the sound unique. Listen to DJ Shadow on Apple Music: apple.co/DJShadowYT
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[@sb-nyc]

This album was monumental. Still incredible end to end to this day.

[@DrBigFMC]

I see what you did there. 😏 I fully agree.

[@grahamjura3311]

It was made in 1996 and it still sounds like the music of tomorrow.

[@mizraimj]

DJ Shadow was next level with the drums

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

Oh my gooood yeah. Building Steam has my favorite drums on any song

[@panozboi8133]

@@HumansFreshlyBorn along with Midnight In a Perfect World

[@Dandroid5000]

I've had an MPC for years, and I'm still struggling to program drums at his level. He learned how to sequence within a month or so........straight up genius.

[@david0115]

This man is so humble, one of the greatest ever.

[@SunsetEnds]

At the college where I study, every day I put some music from the endtroducing album in the background to listen to while I do my activities. DJ Shadow, thanks for all your work man, you made history in your creations, and you help me everyday, emotionally even...

[@davydex4375]

This man's humility, beyond his creativity, is his greatest strength. I've had the fortune of meeting him & he's just one of us: a(nother) fan. I love/respect him.

[@thegibbonisreal]

Love Shadow......Zane, notsomuch.

[@MatheusOliveira-fy1gk]

One of the most influential musician of all time

[@SunsetEnds]

Of course, DJ Shadow, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Queen and Radiohead, all are the pinnacle of world music...

[@killcha_in]

@@SunsetEnds not many people use the term "world music". I wish it were seen as "world music" more.

[@joedarrow5422]

World music usually refers to exotic or tribal, traditional music​@@killcha_in

[@user-zf9en2lt4m]

Calm down

[@izumskizum]

Entroducing is a total classic without a doubt but Private Press blew my merkin off, another masterpiece!!

[@LoochMindReader]

Entroducing is genuinely my favourite album of all time.

[@moviesandstuff34]

same

[@raulborges573]

same

[@skknchr]

When I was a high school student in the suburbs of Tokyo, This album was my best in 1997 even though I bought it in 1996.

[@patuarone]

Josh Davis is a musical wizard. His albums defined key moments of my life and endtroducing, private press and psyence fiction blew my mind. My favorite artist of all time by far. Bravo 👍🏻

[@mariz9084]

I think the most remarkable thing that this album managed to do, certainly because it seemed like a bit of a wager at the time of its release, is standing the test of time. Even 25 years later, it still sounds every bit as fresh, innovative and visceral. Outstanding.

[@thetimelesschannel4810]

I appreciate DJ shadows raw honesty and the time he takes to accurately describe something as opposed to rationalize with instant emotion he really takes the time to articulate factually what it is or most likely is and for that I applaud him because it's such a stand-up thing to do and it's what we all should do.

[@uknowho6880]

First heard Building Steam when I was a sophomore in high school and it changed my life. It had the most emotion of any instrumental I’d ever heard and it still does to this day. Such an incredible album

[@matheusc.7614]

0:15 ok, Zane's impression of Best Foot Forward was PERFECT, wtf??

[@c_y_n_i_c_3822]

More than a year late to say this is a great interview. Much love, Shadow. Thank you, Zane.

[@paddycourage]

First two Dance records I bought when I was 17 was Dig Your Own Hole by the Chemical Brothers and Entroducing from HMV. They both still blow my mind.

[@ohianaw]

Shadow knows and is aware his debut album will forever have a monumental impact on music and so many peoples lives. I still cant believe such a piece of music was recorded during the 90s YET still sounds this fresh and cohesive

[@lorenzo3987]

Gotta love it when brilliant humble introverts win. Incredible artist, timeless masterpiece.

[@jcsightingscaughtonfilm339]

Respect. Classic . Second album was great, too. Shadow and Krush always and still my favorite Djs.

[@Blaisebullion]

Absolute legend DJ Shadow is....love the enthusiasm of the interviewer too lol. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@GrindhouseFunhouse]

An all timer. “The Number Song” is still in heavy rotation in most of my Hip Hop playlists. 👍🙏

[@transamination]

Took me ages to realise the sample is Orion.

[@syesepoh]

What an amazing interview! Gave me goosebumps throughout!

[@willmmm9916]

In Tune and On Time is arguably the best album of all time and Entroducing was monumental. We still listen to it to this day.

[@Sept1973]

So good to see apple music acknowledge this artist and this album this man is a genius & this album is pure brilliance one of my all time favourites 🫶🏼👌🏽✨

[@IWitnessDnB]

thanks for this

[@getthoseskills4451]

Amazing classic album. Always been a big fan of DJ Shadow and other darker Trip Hop inspired acts like Portishead, Tricky, Massive Attack, Unkle, DJ Krush, Amon Tobin, HTDA, Allflaws

[@phykin]

The best

[@mojo2679]

TRICKY is the GOAT. Unappreciated AF. Shadow comes a close second

[@jeffankton9175]

Still to this day that album ,,every time I listen to it it's a totally different experience just listening to it. Bonafide CLASSIC!!!

[@tamahagane1700]

Man that's half of my present years and I still love those weird tracks like the first day I heard them...

[@Goatchild90]

One of the greatest albums of all time

[@arvindbeeharry8214]

Gotta love Josh!! Made the most of the MPC when most Cats were still on SP1200's

[@gitzy]

Endtroducing is an Art Piece. What an inspiration. I relate to that ancestoral frequency idea so much. It comes from within, and we must be in a certain headspace to really to access it. DJ Shadow is an incredible artist and producer, I cant wait to hear all the music to come. Big love

[@lynettedeschenes6206]

I was 27 living in South Beach Miami with my Venezuelan boyfriend, while experiencing South American Miami Beach lifestyle and scene, this album I heard for the first time exemplified every moment of my experience there, I will never forget it, DJ Shadow has a special place in my heart.

[@spelf]

Been waiting for this interview for a very long time.

[@cyhermann7147]

One of the best albums ever on vinyl it’s beautiful brings back memories of hanging out in ESCAPE on high street in Auckland

[@nevergone3424]

Thanks for this

[@wallacehardiniii9038]

@4:40 this is EXACTLY why I listen to this record! I have studied and know what it took to make it. It's absolutely f'ing mind blowing!!!!!

[@thomaslippiatt7107]

A Perfect album

[@mirks150]

“That was just one meal. I only cooked you one meal”. Says it all about true art. Thanks Josh. ❤️

[@SICRECORDS]

thank you dj shadow

[@alphajoint]

Hands down, one of the best albums ever made...

[@CoolRoy]

Reason I bought the boss 202! Much love always!

[@exoticloofah]

Mad respect for DJ Shadow, one of the greats!

[@brunojulio]

I feel blessed to have lived my youth in the 90’s and this album is for sure a landmark in human culture

[@elinorsebastian9288]

This is indeed my favorite album of all time

[@tommarr5079]

Wow I didnt expect this

[@benlea2554]

Josh Davis you are a credit firstly to your self as a human being and secondly truly as a hallmark artist!! Thank you for never compromising yourself to the tightrope tht is being a professional artist and staying true to the cause of making great art!! Much love & respect sir shadow … the sun still casts you out across the millennia ❤

[@o.__felixxx]

I remember the first i heard Endtroducing, two words: life changing, never made music the same way again. Huge influence on me. The sampling in this record is just insane. DJ Shadow is a living legend, and a humble one.

[@magicspiral3323]

I appreciate a lot of what they covered in this interview, but as a recording artist and gear nerd I wish they discussed the actual process of making the songs.

[@ambeatstv9848]

They are always a bit reluctant to talk specifically about the process. A lot of hip hop producers are like that. It’s like their magic powers.

[@Dandroid5000]

There are plenty of interviews where Shadow reveals certain techniques, but you'll never get a blow by blow account of how he chops and sequences drums......for that, you need to hang out on the forums and pore over the manuals! I use an MPC4000, and for the first year or so I just found it so clunky when it came to programming drums.......you just have to stick with, same as any other instrument!

[@nikita_kozlov]

I just think its hard for most people listening to relate, unless you are also recording music@@ambeatstv9848

[@distinctmotivephil6824]

this is the ONLY album i can listen to from beginning to end. timeless! thank you dj shadow. I make music because of this record.

[@Etcher]

I know this album is a masterpiece because over the years I have put people on to it that wouldn't normally listen to hiphop or beats in general (mom, older borther who generally doesn't listen to music, girlfriends with awful taste in music etc) and every SINGLE time the person comes back with a "whooooaaaaa"

[@solaris100]

Great interview!

[@yvesdlf]

A creative genius timeless masterpiece

[@bombjela]

Midnight In A Perfect World (Gab Mix) changed my world. I was 16 then. Now I'm 43. Thank you to all the headz at Mo'Wax.

[@tpn4781]

Zane intro'd the interview beautifully!

[@ThinkDubz]

This is incredible.

[@chriscox2868]

I'm from a small town and this blew my little mind in 90s

[@nikita_kozlov]

I just stumbled upon this after seeing DJ Shadow play yesterday and it resonated in such a profound way. I have lost the passcode recently and need to tune back in like he mentions at the end of the discussion. Also, I never knew he was such a Guru fan!

[@shanehaggblom220]

Yo yo yo that was amazing what you just did there that sounded great he’s just your favourite DJ Xavier, Xavier Xavier Xavier And thank you to DJ Shadow you definitely changed my whole outlook. I’m not just music but mixing life up organ donor will be played for ever. Thank you shadow

[@simplybristol]

Happy 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Culture - DJ Shadow, incredible talent and inspiration!🔥🎶

[@johng3029]

Endtroducing is one of the best albums of all time - don't sleep on preemptive strike either though it was also mind blowing

[@nicholassechaud]

DJ Shadow created An Era!!

[@david.m.emerson]

I don‘t know if i love it so much because i got infatuated with it‘s place in history of music or because it really is so good. It‘s not a hit record per se, but it has a distinct narrative as an instrumental album - it feels like a soundtrack to a certain place and time that is not pinpointable, more like a zeitgeist portrait.

[@garygillespie]

Dope intro! Glad to see this getting the Abbey Road Half-Speed Master treatment!

[@beeboy6967]

Seen this today at my local record store. I have it on CD ( to play in my car ) & on wax for my home system. I'm really tempted to buy this 25th Anniversary edition 🤔

[@cheekofnut]

what an incredible creative. any fans of his - don't miss out on Psyence Fiction, perhaps doesn't reach the same heights but is still unbelievable.

[@Muthor6266]

protect this man alongisde his legacy at all cost

[@Truth5eeker33]

What does my soul look like is my fav

[@MrBmick79]

Shout out to 90.3 KDVS, DAVIS, CA

[@Mountprospect1]

Brilliant.... never knew Shadow dug Derek B!!!

[@Farns77]

Big Hijack fan too.

[@shaunlopezdotcom]

🐐

[@troy8420]

Wow Shadow is extremely well-spoken.

[@willnzsurf]

🌴😎💯

[@adddrian100]

Can anyone tell me what sweatshirt is Zane wearing here please? Its amazing

[@freethinker79]

@38:41...Very intriguing. Sounds like hypnagogia may of been setting in!

[@reyortiz7450]

This interviewer reminds me of a stereotypical apple employee.

[@r_k_f]

gotta get me that vinyl 1/2 speed master of Entroducing...

[@headphoneactivist]

Life-changing Artist. your beatmaker and DJ's favorite beat maker and DJ

[@bengrieve9366]

Better to be one in a sea of millions

[@davidwu8951]

How DJ Shadow did this when he was so young… Man

[@bengrieve9366]

Dj shadow is the don

[@Longenecker1776]

24:44 I’ll have to research the Radiohead thing. Very interesting.

[@grantwallace1882]

Guess what we were listening to in the car today? Fascinating album.

[@nanotechnicianhq]

I see.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Wish he made a follow-up album that was as good. Sadly you can't improve on perfection.

[@RunOfTheHind]

Changed samplers from one with 26 seconds sampling time to one with 3.5mins after Endtroducing. Limitations breed creativity indeed! Uses pooters these days of course and now look...

[@yushamush9849]

Private press was fantastic

[@mojo2679]

Am I the only one to rate Our Pathetic Age?

[@bengrieve9366]

Juggernaughts the bomb

[@tonysmith5878]

SHADOW IS ILL AND THE ALBUM IS A F@#$IN' CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!! SALUTE BRUTHA, AND REALLY NICE DIGGING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kohort1]

Honestly, Shadow, lyrics born, lateef, and chief Xcel need to reel it back in and make a hard Solesides album and throw some posthumous Gab verses.

[@MarkusAudio]

Everybody takes Endtroducing, me, two titles - Brainfreeze and Product Placement.

[@twinpumpkin]

[@paultarpey6004]

Shadow is a very intelligent, articulate and even philosophical guy passionate about the art form who went on to do great music after his first Lp. But once again he is dragged back to revisit a time when sales of records sales i.e vinyl records were a measure of success. Yet he is polite about putting his Mo Wax experience in perspective despite being intitled to be much more forthright about that time if he chose to do so. Legacy wise Lavell’s behaviour in managing the situation that came about after Entroducing while Shadows allegiances to Sole sides were still evolving is still problematic. Zane’s teasing about why the comfort blanket of that Lp isn’t the biggest duvet for the UK industry to this day is annoying but that’s expected given who pays him. For music fans it would be more of an interesting retrospective of Shadow if the details shared here diplomatically were expanded on another platform.. There are Interesting bits here when Shadow makes the most of the interview. Feel for him as once again he is pulled up to discuss what he calls here “ One good meal.” I don’t feel for the remit Zane is obliged to deliver for here but having said that Shadow is very articulate about his practice and, one can feel for Zane’s hosting in the style of a 90s music mag. It is probably the reason Apple hired him. Check Shadows work after Entroducing. Its worth it.

[@simonfowler4415]

Leave this album out of your top 10 all time, and show your casualness.

[@knicksfanuk6562]

Such a great album. but seriously we need some songs on this too. Why talk for an hour about an album and not play some of it. Very bizarre. Short clips are allowed and help.

[@jaydoe647]

I know that I am invited guest at this table

[@RunOfTheHind]

Apple. Oh dear, oh dear, Josh.

[@v.rudeboy9829]

unknown fact, DJ Shadow loves playing golf..

[@mojo2679]

Really? Please God no

[@lakshmi84]

One of the most humble persons interviewed by one of the most annoying and narcissistic persons in the music business. Great match. Thank you Apple Music. Worst thing for Zane Lowe is that he can't interview himself. I have numerous questions in mind I'd ask Shadow regarding Endtroducing and he managed to not ask one. One hour interview and you learn nothing new about this great album.

[@andym28]

Shadow is the cousin of Ritchie Kotzen. Talented family.

[@jonnyfranks5879]

That opening was, surprisingly, not cringey

[@charliehorse1162]

Why is he standing?

[@pranksyo2119]

Hey