DJ Shadow, a.k.a. Josh Davis, could be credited with bringing
newfound introspection to the gloating sounds of Hip-Hop.
Condensed with urban oscillations and scatological beats, His
instrumentals shutter with eclectic samples and aural montages
that reach beyond the constraints of hip-hop style. Enhancing
the mix with fundamentals of rock, soul, funk, ambient, and
jazz, the modern fusions fail to go unnoticed, even by the
casual listener.
While most of his
tracks are compiled by layering samples from vinyl treasures
found in used-record bins, the production quality of the mosaic
is unmatched. Darkened melodies carry throughout his albums with
its eye on the end of the tunnel. The narration samples come
from numerous sources and keep the listener involved and waiting
for resolution. With a message as fragmentary as an overheard
conversation, DJ Shadows productions conveys no apparent
conclusion, but begs the mind, body, and soul for some rewind.
If we are not
mistaken this is probably the first time a complete collection
of DJ Shadows drum hits have ever been released before to
beatmakers outside of the pro circle, be one of the first
producers to utilise that distinctive crunchy vinyl sound that
Shadow has taken as his own.
- 20 Funky
Old Skool Snares
- 20
Heavyweight
Kick Drums
- 20 Hi-Hats
(open and closed)
- 20 Shakers
- 10 Crash
and Ride Cymbals
- Plus Many
Various Instrument Hits
This is the
bottom line right here! if
YOU
want your beats to have the exact same sound, impact and
presence as DJ Shadow then you need this kit right now!
Accept no
imitations...
