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
Six Days The Remix
DJ Shadow Lyrics
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I don't read the newspapers, because they all have, ugly prints.
Bring it on!
Bring it on!
Bring it on 'cause there's gon' be shit tonight!
At summit talks you'll hear them speak
It's only Monday
Negotiations breaking down
See those leaders start to frown
It's sword and gun day
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
(Come come come come come with it)
(Come come come come come with it)
You could be sitting taking lunch
The news will hit you like a punch
It's only Tuesday (What time is it?)
You never thought we'd go to war
After all the things we saw
It's April Fools' day (What time is it?)
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another, boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another boom
Tomorrow is another day
Today is another
(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)
(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)
(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)
(boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)
Slow it down
Shot!
Escalation
Never Station
Generation
Separation
Situation
Dissipation
Shot!
Another shot another shot the tender is to (?)
The heart is cold the gun is hot (Shot)
Im not sure if they feeling that
Im not sure if they wanna stop
The gun is cold the blood is hot (Shot)
(Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Shot)
The hearts are weak the guns are not
You hear a whistling overhead
Are you alive or are you dead?
It's only Thursday (What time is it?)
You feel the shaking on the ground
A million candles burn around
Is it your birthday? (What time is it?)
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
(Get tomorr' on the phone, tryna be smart
Get tomorr' on the phone)
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
(I need to see tomorr' tryna reach tomor')
Think tomorrows come I think it's too late
Another day
boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba
(Tomorrow is another day)
(Tomorrow is another day)
Bring it on!
Bring it on!
Bring it on 'cause there's gon be shit tonight!
"Six Days The Remix" by DJ Shadow is a song about the uncertain times we live in, where riots and wars could break out at any moment. The lyrics paint a picture of a world constantly on the brink of chaos, where negotiations are breaking down and leaders are starting to frown. The singer warns that tomorrow never comes until it's too late, and that we need to be prepared for whatever might happen. With its jarring beats and haunting melody, the song is a powerful commentary on the state of society today.
The lyrics to "Six Days The Remix" are full of interesting imagery and allusions. For example, the line "I don't read the newspapers, because they all have, ugly prints" suggests that the news media is biased and unreliable. The line "Are you alive or are you dead?" is a reference to the iconic scene from Apocalypse Now. The line "bring it on 'cause there's gon' be shit tonight!" is a clear call to action, a demand for people to be ready for whatever might come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I get a feeling there's gonna be a riot
The singer has a premonition that something chaotic and violent is going to happen.
I don't read the newspapers, because they all have, ugly prints.
The singer avoids reading the news because it is typically full of negativity and depressing stories.
Bring it on! Bring it on! Bring it on 'cause there's gon' be shit tonight!
The singer is ready and willing to face whatever chaos or violence is coming, even if it means things will get messy.
At the starting of the week
The beginning of a new week is a time when anything can happen.
At summit talks you'll hear them speak
World leaders are gathering to discuss important matters.
It's only Monday
Despite the important events unfolding, it is still just the first day of the week.
Negotiations breaking down
Tensions are rising and agreements are falling apart.
See those leaders start to frown
Even the world's most powerful people are having trouble dealing with the current situation.
It's sword and gun day
Violence seems inevitable despite efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Tomorrow never comes until it's too late
The future may hold many possibilities, but only the present moment can be acted upon to change the course of events.
(Come come come come come with it) (Come come come come come with it)
The singer is urging listeners to join them in facing whatever challenges and chaos the future may bring.
You could be sitting taking lunch
Even in the midst of everyday activities, chaos can strike unexpectedly.
The news will hit you like a punch
Such unexpected events can be jarring and physically impactful to those affected.
It's only Tuesday (What time is it?)
Despite the fact that it is only the second day of the week, events are already spiraling out of control.
You never thought we'd go to war
The singer is referencing a past time when war seemed unlikely, but now it has become a reality.
After all the things we saw
Despite having witnessed many past events and historical moments, they were not enough to prevent the current situation from developing.
It's April Fools' day (What time is it?)
The situation being faced is so dire that it feels like it must be a joke, even on a day reserved for pranks and trickery.
(Boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba) (Boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba) (Boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba) (Boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba)
The repeated phrase represents the rhythmic beat of the music and the momentum building up to the climax of the song.
Slow it down
The pace of the music, and hence the energy of the song, is slowed down after a momentous buildup.
Shot! Escalation Never Station Generation Separation Situation Dissipation Shot! Another shot another shot the tender is to (?) The heart is cold the gun is hot (Shot) Im not sure if they feeling that Im not sure if they wanna stop The gun is cold the blood is hot (Shot) (Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Sha Shot) The hearts are weak the guns are not
These lyrics describe an escalating conflict, with guns becoming increasingly involved, and no one quite sure how to stop the violence from continuing.
You hear a whistling overhead
The artist is referencing the sound of bombs or missiles flying through the air, adding to an atmosphere of danger and tension.
Are you alive or are you dead? It's only Thursday (What time is it?)
The situation is so dire and uncertain that survival itself has become uncertain, that too on a seemingly ordinary day of the week.
You feel the shaking on the ground
The violence and chaos are so great that they are literally shaking the world around the singer.
A million candles burn around
The scene described is likely one of destruction and mourning, which has led to the candlelit memorial for the fallen.
Is it your birthday? (What time is it?)
The singer is adding a somewhat surreal touch to the dark and chaotic environment by referencing a time of celebration amidst so much grief.
(Get tomorr' on the phone, tryna be smart Get tomorr' on the phone) (I need to see tomorr' tryna reach tomor')
The singer is trying to find a way out of the current situation by looking ahead to the future, but with a sense of urgency and desperation.
Think tomorrows come I think it's too late
Despite their efforts to plan ahead, the singer believes it may already be too late to prevent the inevitable.
Another day (Boom boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba boom ba ba ba ba ba) (Tomorrow is another day) (Tomorrow is another day)
Despite everything that has happened, life goes on, and a new day brings new possibilities, opportunities, and threats.
Bring it on! Bring it on! Bring it on 'cause there's gon be shit tonight!
The artist is once again expressing readiness and willingness to confront whatever chaos and violence may come their way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Farrell, Josh Paul Davis
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