DJ SHADOW TELLS IT LIKE IT IS
Very few artists go out of their way to communicate directly with fans in a way that is as open, honest or sincere as DJ Shadow. Hey, he may not have liked the feedback given out to The Outsider and indeed that Keane remix, but respect is due for the fact that he keeps coming back for more. His recent web post sums up the challenge presented by downloading music for free and the affect it has both on the value consumers place in artistic endeavor and the future wave of musicians - those waiting for the new Nas, better get a coffee as they might have a looooonnnng wait. DJ Shadow is in the eye of the storm when it comes to the state of the music industry and it’s an insightful and a thoroughly recommended read.
Shadow’s site is also well worth exploring – crumbs the guy has been in, and often ahead of, the game long enough to be voted into hip-hops Hall of Fame (if such a thing exists) – from the nostalgic gallery shots to the new Handmade releases to the the current remix projects that showcase not only his catalogue but the great DJ skills of people like you and me. Well maybe not mine…
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