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Jewish DJ tries to change the meaning of ‘Jihad’ with music

Sam Spiegel, also known as DJ Squeak E. Clean, might just be facing his greatest challenge ever.
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August 24, 2015

Sam Spiegel, also known as DJ Squeak E. Clean, might just be facing his greatest challenge ever. Sure he has been able to coax such big names as Kanye West, David Byrne, Chuck D, and Tom Waits, to name just a few, into taking part in his projects.  He has also collaborated with a litany of musical acts from Maroon 5 to Iggy Pop and worked with his brother, director Spike Jonze, on short films and commercials.

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