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There's any number of DJs who have inspired me over the years. I don't actively go out in clubs, so I can't tell you if there's some hot new talent out there who everybody's aware of but I'm not.
DJ Shadow
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DJ Shadow
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 29
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My problem with iTunes is that I don't have any say in how I'm represented on the site.
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I personally feel the need to experience life and new music and ideas before I can sit down and start writing music again.
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When I first pursued this with Universal, they had no idea what to do. But now that we've gone through the whole process and I've signed this 60-page document that says what we can and can't do, I suppose it will be a little bit easier for the next person.
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