Bay area native and hip hop hero, DJ Shadow has crafted a new soundscape for his home and ours, San Francisco. The song is part of Nokia’s currently running “What Does Your City Sound Like?” contest. DJ Shadow and Nokia are hosting a competition where you are you to capture the essence of a city in music. DJ Shadow sets the tone with the plainly titled, ‘San Francisco’.
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MP3: DJ Shadow – San Francisco (2008)
If you want to submit your own city-inspired soundscape: Go to Nokiatrendslab.com, read the rules and submit your stuff by the May 19th, 4:00pm (GMT) deadline.
If you need inspiration, DJ Shadow has forever got you. Enjoy these epic favorites:
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MP3: DJ Shadow – Organ Doner (Extended Overhaul) (1998)
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MP3: DJ Shadow – Six Days (Soulwax Mix) (2003)
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