DJ Shadow (born Josh Davis in 1972)Wilder (2005), 23. "I was born in '72 in San Jose". is an American DJ, turntablist, music producer 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.BiographyDJ Shadow began his music career as a disc jockey for the UC Davis radio station KDVS. During this period he was