Quick Info
| Profession | Record Producer, DJ |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/06/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about DJ Shadow
Coverage in late September 2026 reported that DJ Shadow was touring again with a run of dates spanning the United States, Canada, and London. The tour was positioned as part of the continuing celebration of his catalog, especially Endtroducing..... and its legacy.
DJ Shadow announced a 30th anniversary edition of Endtroducing....., the landmark debut that first came out in 1996. He also revealed a North American anniversary tour built around the album, with dates scheduled across major cities later in 2026.
DJ Shadow released Nobody Speak Part 2, a new version of one of the best-known tracks associated with The Mountain Will Fall. The release was tied to renewed attention for the album’s 10th anniversary and was paired with a larger live-anniversary campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Joshua Paul Davis |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of California, Davis |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Lisa Davis (m. 2001-present) |
| Children | 2 (twin) |
Family
| Spouse | Lisa Davis |
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| Children | 2 (twin) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. DJ Shadow's interest in music began when his mother moved to a remote area of California to escape her husband. | |
| 2. His passion for music blossomed during the disco era, where he admired the synthetic and futuristic sounds. | |
| 3. He started experimenting with music using a $99 Sears home entertainment system, starting with a Charlie Brown's children record. | |
| 4. To buy back his brother's Archie comics collection given away, he saved his pocket money for a year. | |
| 5. Between 1991 and 1992, DJ Shadow's remixes were featured on 'Hollywood BASIC'. | |
| 6. He co-founded 'Solesides', an underground hip-hop label, in the early months of 1993. | |
| 7. The album 'Entroducing' made DJ Shadow clinch the Guinness World Record for 'First Completely Sampled Album' in 2001. | |
| 8. DJ Shadow boasts a personal record collection of more than 60,000 records. | |
| 9. The album 'Endtroducing.....' made DJ Shadow clinch the Guinness World Record for 'First Completely Sampled Album' in 2001. | |
| 10. DJ Shadow began his music career as a disc jockey for the University of California, Davis, campus radio station KDVS. | |
| 11. His early singles, including 'In/Flux' and 'Lost and Found (S.F.L.)', merged elements of funk, rock, hip hop, ambient, jazz, soul, and used-bin found records. |
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