I stumbled upon DJ Shadow’s Entroducing on Amazon about a decade ago, back when I used to use Amazon as a music discovery tool. From the first listen my mind was blown. The album provided me with a deeper appreciation for instrumental music and lead me down the rabbit hole of trip-hop; an exploration that greatly expanded my musical tastes and opened my mind. After hearing the Private Press l was even more impressed by his unique style and range. When 2006 rolled around I was hyped for the release of The Outsider, an excitement which turned to disappointment. As time passed Shadow fell of my radar, that is, until this week when I came upon ‘Swerve’.
‘Swerve’ is everything that made Shadow so impressive. It’s dark and different with insane drum programming, all combined with a modern deep bass feel. It’s trap influenced but crafted in a way that defies the genre’s typical constructs. Whether you’re an old fan who lost touch, a die hard, or someone who’s never heard his name before, this track is sure to win you over. If this is any indication of what’s to come from Shadow, 2016 is going to be very interesting. Bump the track below and grab the free download.
