Author Topic: (Artist) Nujabes (new album!) (Read 17670 times)

Masa · « **on:** February 01, 2009, 05:49:39 PM »

Nujabes

Jun Seba (せば　じゅん, Seba Jun) is a Japanese hip-hop producer and DJ who records under the name Nujabes. The alias is an anagram of his first and last name spelled backwards and combined. Alongside making music, Nujabes is also owner of the Shibuya record stores, T Records and Guinness Records and founder of the independent label Hyde-Out Productions.

Nujabes's genre-blending music style is known for a strong cool jazz and soul influence. He most typically uses samples from artists such as Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, and Yusef Lateef and adds live instrumentation to create warm, mellow tracks. Despite his role as DJ, Nujabes rarely plays live and does not make many media appearances, which adds to his enigmatic charisma. This trait extends into his album covers, all of which express a particular distinct, abstract imagery. Nujabes has released two albums in Japan, Metaphorical Music in 2003 and Modal Soul in 2005. Specifically, Metaphorical Music sold over 20,000 copies by 2004, an unheard-of amount for an independent release.

After Tsutchie, Nujabes was the second artist Shinichirō Watanabe chose to contribute to the background music and soundtracks of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a feudal Japan setting with modern anachronisms, especially in regards to hip-hop culture. In addition to Japanese artists like Uyama Hiroto, Shing02 and Minmi, Nujabes has collaborated with underground American hip-hop acts CYNE, Apani B, Five Deez, Substantial, CL Smooth, Terry Callier, as well as British rapper Funky DL. He is also a member of the production duo Urbanforest, an experimental collaboration with Nao Tokui.

Links
MySpace
Hydeout Production

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Nujabes - Metaphorical Music (2003/08/21)

1. "Blessing It (Featuring Substantial and Pase Rock of Five Deez)" (Produced by Nujabes)
2. "Horn in the Middle" (Produced by Nujabes)
3. "Lady Brown (Featuring Cise Starr)" (Produced by Nujabes)
4. "Kumomi" (Produced by Nujabes)
5. "Highs 2 Lows (Featuring Cise Starr)" (Produced by Nujabes)
6. "Beat Laments the World" (Produced by Nujabes; contains a sample from "Blessing It")
7. "Letter From Yokosuka" (Produced by Nujabes)
8. "Think Different (Featuring Substantial)" (Produced by Nujabes)
9. "A Day by Atmosphere Supreme" (Produced by Nujabes)
10. "Next View" (Featuring Uyama Hiroto on Sax)
11. "Latitude (Remix) (Featuring Five Deez)" (Produced by Nujabes)
12. "F.I.L.O. (Featuring Shing02)" (Produced by Nujabes)
13. "Summer Gypsy" (Produced by Nujabes)
14. "The Final View" (Produced by Nujabes)
15. "Peaceland" (Produced by Nujabes)

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Nujabes - Modal Soul (2005/11/11)

1. "Feather" (featuring Cise Starr & Akin)
2. "Ordinary Joe" (featuring Terry Callier)
3. "Reflection Eternal"
4. "Luv (Sic) Part 3" (featuring Shing02)
5. "Music Is Mine"
6. "Eclipse" (featuring Substantial)
7. "The Sign" (featuring Pase Rock)
8. "Thank You" (featuring Apani B)
9. "World's End Rhapsody"
10. "Modal Soul" (featuring Uyama Hiroto)
11. "Flowers"
12. "Sea Of Cloud"
13. "Light On The Land"
14. "Horizon"

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VA - Hydeout Productions 1st Collection (2003/04/23)

1. "Moon Strut"
2. "Don't Even Try It" (featuring Funky DL)
3. "Strive" (featuring Apani B)
4. "Home Sweet Home" (featuring Substantial)
5. "Still Talking To You"
6. "Luv (Sic)" (featuring Shing02)
7. "Steadfast"
8. "Lyrical Terrorists" (featuring Substantial & L-Universe)
9. "Lose My Religion" (Remix) (featuring L-Universe)
10. "It's About Time (Fat Jon Remix)" (featuring Pase Rock)
11. "Plazma Avenue" (featuring Five Deez)
12. "D.T.F.N." (featuring Cise Starr)
13. "People's Don't Stray" (featuring Funky DL)
14. "Luv (Sic) Part 2" (featuring Shing02)

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VA - Hydeout Productions 2nd Collection (2007/11/11)

1. "Voice of Autumn"
2. "Sky Is Falling" (featuring CL Smooth)
3. "Waltz for Life Will Born" (featuring Uyama Hiroto)
4. "Imaginary Folklore" (featuring Clammbon)
5. "Hikari" (featuring Substantial)
6. "Counting Stars"
7. "Another Reflection"
8. "Fly By Night" (featuring Five Deez)
9. "Old Light (Voices from 93 Million Miles Away Remix)" (featuring Pase Rock)
10. "With Rainy Eyes" (featuring Emancipator)
11. "Luv (Sic)(Modal Soul Remix)" (featuring Shing02)
12. "Windspeaks" (featuring Uyama Hiroto)
13. "Winter Lane (Nujabes Remix)" (featuring DSK)
14. "After Hanabi (Listen To My Beats)"

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VA - Modal Soul Classics (2008/06/06)

1. "To Impress The Empress"
2. "AI-NO-KAWA"
3. "atoll moao"
4. "Under the Hood"
5. "Winter Lane"
6. "Mourn, Sob & Cry"
7. "Children"
8. "Thank You"
9. "Sound Network"
10. "Omnipresence"
11. "A Dream Goes On Forever"
12. "Dionna"
13. "Folklore"
14. "Vem Para Ficar" (from Ristorante Mixtape)
15. "Iyawo"

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StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:59:37 PM »

Didn't we have a thread already? o_O

But he's one of the greats.

Masa · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2009, 06:50:50 AM »

Nujabes @Metamorphose 08 #1

Nujabes @Metamorphose 08 #2

Nujabes @Metamorphose 08 #3

Nujabes @Club Unit Tokyo 2006-07-29 Modal Soul Release Party

Masa · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2009, 08:58:37 PM »

Nujabes - Kiss of Life feat. Giovanca & Benny Sings
http://sharebee.com/437e1471

Nujabes - Child's Attraction
http://sharebee.com/3dc62dba

shurastriker · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:27:43 AM »

good, very good stuff... did he worked with monorisick sometime? just reminds me dj deckstream style

Masa · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:54:45 AM »

Masa · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2010, 04:27:58 PM »

Damn....

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Jun Seba aka Nujabes, Rest In Peace - 2010 'til inifinity

Today, I have very somber news for the international hip hop community, especially fans of the independent hip hop scene, and those who have followed my career. It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here: http://hydeout.net/hydeout/2010/03/_hydeoutproductions.html

We deeply regret the loss of a unique talent and a close friend. Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music. As I write now from Japan, I had been leaving him messages the past couple of weeks, trying to get in the studio together, so the news could not have come any more unexpected. Even last week, I passed by his house and called him thinking he was still home.

I met Nujabes around 2000 and as an upcoming MC, I was fortunate to work on tracks such as Battlecry, F.I.L.O, Luv(sic) parts 1, 2 and 3. We had been working on the next trilogy of Luv(sic) over the past year (which we're determined to see through). The last time we talked in January, Nujabes emailed me to wish Jeff Resurreccion, a 19-year old beatboxer who had just passed way from cancer, his heartfelt condolences. While we continue to respect the privacy of his family, we will work to preserve his legacy, and pay tribute to the body of work, some unreleased, that he has left for us to enjoy. Jun Seba will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide.

http://e22.com/nujabes/
http://hydeout.net/hydeout/2010/03/_hydeoutproductions.html

R.I.P.

desuuuu · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2010, 12:40:09 AM »

I am going to play his music on repeat for the next week. RIP.

daigong · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2010, 01:36:06 AM »

RIP Nujabes ...

DAMN!

tenkei · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2010, 02:59:18 AM »

RIP

thank you for amazing music

A1 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2010, 04:42:30 AM »

R.I.P. your music will live on. I didn't even know he passed away.

daigong · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2010, 11:02:55 AM »

dope track...Nujabes piano effect is soothing

I love my sisters, I love my Womens...

Masa · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2010, 04:54:06 PM »

hibachifinal · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:52:02 PM »

short but sweet

daigong · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2010, 07:19:32 AM »

Peep this new shit

Nujabes and Uyama Hiroto - Homeward Journey - 2010
http://www.mediafire.com/?82256nd322n307b

nyc1one · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2010, 09:57:51 PM »

Nujabes tribute album by various artists:

Various Artists - Tribute To Jun (Nujabes) @ iTunes Japan/Worldwide
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/tribute-to-jun/id391630837

nyc1one · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2010, 11:58:54 PM »

Various Artists - Tribute To Jun (Nujabes) @ iTunes Japan/Worldwide
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/tribute-to-jun/id391630837

Album sampler -

CD @ www.digicrates.com

hibachifinal · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2010, 06:37:15 AM »

in accordance to teh tributes... members from Clammbon and toe did this

sweet

kemses · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2010, 08:22:03 AM »

wow really..
finally tribute to junseba album finished!!

^and my favourite bands TOE made this video for jun

R.I.B nujabes, im still listnening to your song everyday!

testament101 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2011, 09:17:16 AM »

I was about to get really scared and outraged that there wasn't a thread for this guy. I've been listening to him for a while now. He's got a song for any mood and his music always tends to mellow me out when I'm on hard times.