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DJ Shadow: The Private Press

22 May 2002 · 25 YEARS

The Private Press

DJ Shadow

Six years after his first release, the producer grappled with expectations while using his hardware to create synthetic yet organic results. He moved the music toward a rhythmic focus.

Electronic music was entering the mainstream during this period. The production bridges the gap between traditional hip-hop beats and the expansive potential of modern electronica.

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