DJ Shadow (born Josh Davis in 1972) Wilder (2005), 23. "I was born in '72 in San Jose". is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed entirely from samples.

Known as the godfather of instrumental hip-hop , DJ Shadow (real name Josh Davis) has proven himself with groundbreaking, genre-defining solo output on such respected labels as Solesides and Mo’ Wax . Although Shadow’s earlier works, especially Endtroducing, are known for their innovation in genres such as hip-hop , ambient , and trip-hop , his latest album, The Outsider, had several tracks dedicated to Hyphy . This decision has been controversial, leaving many fans feeling alienated. DJ Sha