DJ Shadow spent his teenage years in Davis, California and was a DJ at the community radio station KDVS. During his time as a radio disc jockey, DJ Shadow was significant in developing the experimental instrumental hip-hop style associated with the California-based Solesides record label. His early singles for the label, including In/Flux and Lost and Found (S.F.L.), were genre-bending works of art merging elements of funk, rock, hip-hop, ambient, jazz, soul, and used-bin found records. DJ Shadow is often cited as a leading creator of trip-hop, though this is a label he strongly contests.
Although he previously released a couple of original works (during 1991-1992 for Hollywood Records) by the time Mo' Wax's James Lavelle contacted him about releasing In/Flux on the fledgling imprint, it wasn't until his distribution association with Mo' Wax that his sound began to mature and cohere.
Shadow's first full-length work, Endtroducing....., was released in late 1996 to immense critical acclaim. Following the success of this album, he acted as a shadow producer for Rage Against The Machine for their album, Evil Empire. It is said he influenced the solo on their song "Bulls On Parade". Endtroducing... made the Guinness World Records book for "First Completely Sampled Album" in 2001. Preemptive Strike, a compilation of early singles, followed in early 1998. Later that year, Shadow produced tracks for Psyence Fiction, the debut album by U.N.K.L.E., a long-time Mo' Wax production team that gained superstar guests including Thom Yorke (of Radiohead), Richard Ashcroft (of The Verve), Mike D (of the Beastie Boys) and others. His next project came in 1999, with the transformation of Solesides into a new label, Quannum Projects. Nearly six years after his debut production album, his second album, The Private Press, was released in June 2002. In the same year, the movie "Scratch" (2001, Doug Pray) was released to DVD with DJ Shadow appearing several times throughout the movie.
The documentary films "Dark Days" and "Wisconsin Death Trip" feature music of DJ Shadow while "Scratch" features an interview and more music.
DJ Shadow has also collaborated with fellow artist Cut Chemist. Together they have made two CDs entitled Brainfreeze and Product Placement. These albums fuse jazz, funk, and soul in the framework of a cohesive concept. The second of these (Product Placement) followed a very similar pattern to the first, but using remixes/other versions of the songs in roughly the same order.
In the year 2004, Shadow released his feature length DVD, In Tune and On Time. The DVD features a live performance in London, emphasizing intricate visuals.
In 2005, Shadow released a Deluxe Edition of his first album, Endtroducing.... and a new album, titled "The Outsider" in 2006.
While Shadow's earlier works, especially 'Endtroducing.....', are known for their innovation in genres such as hip-hop, ambient, and trip-hop, his fourth full length album, The Outsider, had several tracks dedicated to Hyphy. This decision has been controversial, leaving many fans feeling alienated. DJ Shadow addressed this point in an August, 2006 interview, in which stated, "Repeat Endtroducing over and over again? That was never, ever in the game plan. Fuck that. So I think it's time for certain fans to decide if they are fans of the album, or the artist."
Also in 2005, Brian Udelhofen began work on the Shadow Percussion Project, an attempt to adapt some of the tracks from Endtroducing... for a live performance group. The result was largely successful and well-received by DJ Shadow himself.
In 2007 DJ Shadow was contacted by the Hollywood Bowl to do a show featuring Freeze with Cut Chemist. However, not wanting to repeat old material DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist came up with a whole new routine entitled The Hard Sell. In 2007 and 2008 they went on The Hard Sell tour and were accompanied on stage by two large video screens with visuals created for the tour.
Discography
Solo Albums
* 1996 - Endtroducing.....
* 1998 - Preemptive Strike
* 2000 - Dark Days
* 2002 - The Private Press
* 2003 - The Private Repress (Japanese Remix Album)
* 2004 - In Tune and On Time
* 2005 - Endtroducing... (2xCD Deluxe Edition)
* 2006 - The Outsider
* 2007 - The 4-Track Era Vol.1 Best of the KMEL Mixes
* 2007 - The 4-Track Era Vol.2 Best of the Remixes and Megamixes (1990-1992)
* 2011 - The Less You Know, the Better
with Q Bert
* 1997 - Camel Bobsled Race (Q-Bert Mega Mix) CD-EP
with UNKLE
* 1998 - Psyence Fiction
with Cut Chemist
* 1999 - Brainfreeze
* 2001 - Product Placement
* 2004 - Product Placement on Tour
* 2005 - Freeze
* 2008 - The Hard Sell
with Dan The Automator
* 1998 - Bombay the Hard Way: Guns, Cars and Sitars
Juggernaut
DJ Shadow Lyrics
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Juggernaut
Juggernaut
My name is
My name is Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Jugg-
My
My name is
Switch
Switch
Switch
Switch
Jugger-juggernaut
(My name is)
(My name is)
(Juggernaut)
Sometimes you are so charmed by the music
He might be saying, "Death, death, death"
And you would not notice
My name is juggernaut
Juggernaut
Jugg-
Juggernaut
My
My name is
The lyrics to DJ Shadow's song "Juggernaut" are quite minimalistic and repetitive, suggesting a focus on rhythm and sound rather than specific narrative or meaning. The repetitive phrase "My name is Juggernaut" acts as a mantra or declaration, establishing a strong and dominant presence. By repeating this phrase, it becomes almost hypnotic and reinforces the idea of being unstoppable or invincible.
The use of the word "juggernaut" itself is significant. In Hindu mythology, a juggernaut refers to a large, unstoppable force or deity. It represents an overwhelming or relentless power that cannot be halted or controlled. By associating themselves with the term "juggernaut," the artist portrays themselves as an unstoppable force in the realm of music or creativity.
The repetition of the phrase "Switch" adds another layer to the lyrics. It could be interpreted as a command to change or shift, emphasizing the ability to transition or transform. This could be a metaphor for DJ Shadow's ability to seamlessly switch between different styles or genres within their music.
Overall, the lyrics to "Juggernaut" are open to interpretation and may not have a specific intended meaning. Instead, they rely on their rhythmic and repetitive nature to create a strong and captivating sonic experience.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Juggernaut
I am the unstoppable force, a dominant and powerful presence
Juggernaut
I am relentless and overpowering
Juggernaut
I am unstoppable, like a force of nature
My name is
I identify myself as the Juggernaut, emphasizing my immense strength and dominance
Switch
Change the way you perceive or think about things
Switch
Alter your perspective or mindset
Switch
Shift your focus or attention
Switch
Transition from one state to another
Jugger-juggernaut
I am the all-powerful Juggernaut, unstoppable in every way
(My name is)
I reiterate my identity as the Juggernaut
(My name is)
I emphasize once again that I am the Juggernaut
(Juggernaut)
I remind you of my unstoppable and dominant nature
Sometimes you are so charmed by the music
At times, you become so captivated and enchanted by the melodies
He might be saying, "Death, death, death"
The artist may convey a message of mortality or darkness
And you would not notice
Yet, you fail to comprehend or grasp its significance
My name is juggernaut
Once again, I assert myself as the all-powerful Juggernaut
Juggernaut
I reiterate my unstoppable and dominant nature
Jugg-
An abbreviated repetition of my forceful and dominant identity
Juggernaut
I assert my dominance and power
My
I emphasize my identity as the Juggernaut
My name is
I assert myself as the powerful Juggernaut
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joshua Paul Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fabio Mo
DJ Shadow always leaves me speachless, continuously surprising and always fresh!
Glitch Poachers
Beautifully obtuse, absolutely love it
haaz47
Chills man. Gave me chills
terminatorsproft
Amazing mix
PseudoFox
I don't know if it's art. But I like it.
Ed Onslow
Ok so this just stopped me in my tracks. It grabs you, and then somehow you have to keep listening to try and figure out what the fuck is going on and what's going to happen next.
Kevin Wood
🍄 Music to shroom to! 🍄
El Margico
He is the Mike Patton of Electronic Music😎
Trisha Patterson
Swoon!!! ❤️🔥🔥🔥❤️
サスガユウキ
初めて効いた‼︎
カッコいい！！