Entropy / Send Them

DJ Shadow · 1993

29 min · 4 tracks · hip-hop · trip hop

A pioneering blend of hip-hop and electronic soundscapes layered with intricate samples and deep beats.

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Entropy / Send Them is an EP by DJ Shadow, released in 1993. A pioneering blend of hip-hop and electronic soundscapes layered with intricate samples and deep beats. This release is significant as it helped establish DJ Shadow as a key figure in the development of instrumental hip-hop and trip-hop. The innovative use of samples and eclectic influences set a precedent that shaped future genres, leading to widespread critical acclaim and influence on artists across various musical landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Entropy / Send Them sound like?

A pioneering blend of hip-hop and electronic soundscapes layered with intricate samples and deep beats. Rooted in hip-hop and trip hop.

What makes Entropy / Send Them by DJ Shadow notable?

This release is significant as it helped establish DJ Shadow as a key figure in the development of instrumental hip-hop and trip-hop. The innovative use of samples and eclectic influences set a precedent that shaped future genres, leading to widespread critical acclaim and influence on artists across various musical landscapes. Released in 1993, 'Entropy / Send Them' marks DJ Shadow’s debut single, showcasing his innovative approach to sampling and production. At this point in his career, he was gaining recognition for his unique style, which would soon lead to the groundbreaking album 'Endtroducing.....' in 1996.

How many songs are on Entropy / Send Them?

Entropy / Send Them has 4 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·29:09

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1 Send Them Standout 4:00
2 Send Them (instrumental) 4:00
3 Count and Estimate (dub) Standout 3:21
4 Entropy: Intropy / The Third Decade, Our Move / Count and Estimate (feat. Gift of Gab) / B-Boy’s Revenge / Back to Back Breaks / DJ Shadow's Theme Standout 17:48