He was also an owner of "tribe", a record store in Shibuya, Tokyo, and led indie record label Hyde-Out Productions. He released two albums in Japan, Metaphorical Music in 2003 and Modal Soul in 2005. He was also a member of the production duo Urbanforest, an experimental collaboration with Nao Tokui (appearing on the Lady Brown 12").
In addition to Japanese artists like Shing02 and Minmi, he has collaborated with underground American hip-hop acts Cyne, Apani B-Fly, Five Deez, Substantial, Fat Jon and British rapper Funky DL.
He has also contributed music to the soundtrack of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a setting in feudal Japan with modern anachronisms, especially hip-hop music.
On March 17, 2010, it was announced on the Hyde-Out Productions website that Jun passed away on February 26, 2010 at the age of 36 after being involved in a serious car accident on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway. He was promptly transported to the hospital, where attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. An English announcement was made on March 18 by friend and collaborator Shing02 on the Empire22 website:
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.
in peace,
Shing02
LUV pt2
Nujabes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Here we go, part two, check me out
Once again, now where do I start, dear love
Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here
Every morn′ I awake from a cavernous night
Sometimes still pondering the previous plight
Seems life done changed long time no speak
Nowadays I often forget the day of the week
No harm done, no offense taken by me
So let's rap, we′ll catch up to par,
What's the haps? Perhaps we're even closer
Now after, all things considered on this side of the planet
Couldn′t pick a better time even if we planned it
To come clean and candid if I have to
Oh what I wouldn′t trade for your laughter
Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting
Even better than the real thing
It's like the God in me saw the devil in you
I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you
Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth
Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust
Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine
Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works
Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds
C′est la vie,
As they say L-O-V-E evidently, see every song has a sequel
Never same, everything but the name,
All fresh just like back then, how we do everyday
C'est la vie,
As they say L-O-V-E eloquently, see every dream has a part two
Never same, you got to keep it tight,
Always just like back then, now hear me out
Once together, now where do we go, dear divine
I pray that you keep watching over us
From the heavens where light is the nucleus
To this space filled with darkness and negative matter
Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather,
Feel when I leave this shell eventually
Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally
Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually
Imagination brings bliss at no cost,
When I blink blink I receive at no loss
Victory comes in small packages like a
Leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove
From above, then I′m gonna rhyme love
Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end
Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am, a man full of S-I-N
It's like the devil in me saw the God in you
You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm
Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain
That came from the ocean that flowed from the river
I′m a believer,
Firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots
Science plus arts multiplied by faith
Then divided by the number of our ethnic race
Let me mention what I've been thinking
How to save the children, when the ship is sinking
So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans
Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns
Everything is relative when it′s all in the family of man
Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one
All formulas equalize under the sun, amen
Yeah The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won′t be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won′t be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
All good souls lost may they rest in peace
Yeah The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won′t be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won′t be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Hip-hop world wide we got to live in peace, like that
In Nujabes's song LUV pt2, the singer expresses his deep affection towards his lover. He begins by stating that he feels lucky to have found this special person. The singer reflects on the time that has passed since they last spoke and notes how life has changed but feels that they are even closer now. He expresses his appreciation for the laughter that she brings to his life and how it has a positive impact on his creative expression. He admits that he saw the devil in her, but it made him want to improve himself. The singer then speaks about life and death, his connection to the earth, and his faith. He ends the song by expressing his love for music and how it has the power to heal and bring people together.
The lyrics of LUV pt2 are filled with depth and emotion. The singer's love for his partner is evident, and he speaks about it with a sense of vulnerability that is rare in many contemporary songs. His words reveal how much he cherishes this person and the impact they have on his life.
The song's message is about love, faith, and the healing power of music. It encourages listeners to find happiness in their relationships and to hold onto their faith during hardships. It also calls for unity and peace, reminding us that the world would be a better place if we learned to live in harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax
Take a deep breath and relax.
Here we go, part two, check me out
This is part two of the song, pay attention to what I'm about to say.
Once again, now where do I start, dear love
I don't even know where to begin with expressing my feelings for you.
Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here
I was lucky to stumble upon you and I'm amazed by your presence.
Every morn′ I awake from a cavernous night
I wake up from a deep sleep every morning.
Sometimes still pondering the previous plight
I sometimes reflect on the tough times I've had in the past.
Seems life done changed long time no speak
It seems like it's been a long time since we've talked and life has changed a lot since then.
Nowadays I often forget the day of the week
I sometimes lose track of time and forget what day it is.
Taking it by stride if you know what I mean
I'm handling life's challenges as they come and not getting too overwhelmed.
No harm done, no offense taken by me
I'm not offended or hurt by anything.
So let's rap, we′ll catch up to par,
Let's talk and update each other.
What's the haps? Perhaps we're even closer
What's been going on? Maybe we're even closer now.
Now after, all things considered on this side of the planet
Now, considering everything that's happened on my side of the planet.
Couldn′t pick a better time even if we planned it
This is the perfect time for us to talk, as if we planned it ourselves.
To come clean and candid if I have to
I'll be honest and upfront with you if I need to.
Oh what I wouldn′t trade for your laughter
Your laughter means everything to me, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting
The combination of sweet and sour flavors in my poetry is coming together perfectly.
Even better than the real thing
This feeling is even better than what I thought was perfect before.
It's like the God in me saw the devil in you
There's a good and bad side in both of us.
I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you
I was willing to change and improve myself when I met you.
Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth
Who would have thought that our conversation by the river would lead to us celebrating life together?
Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust
We had a deep conversation and what we said to each other established our trust in each other.
Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine
We didn't have anything set in stone between us, but we were destined to grow closer like a plant with sunshine.
Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works
I have a lot of responsibilities and tasks to complete, but they're all good and worthwhile.
Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds
I know what it's like to struggle, so I appreciate the good things in life even more.
C′est la vie,
That's life.
As they say L-O-V-E evidently, see every song has a sequel
As people say, love is obvious, and every love story has a second part.
Never same, everything but the name,
Things are always changing, but the feelings and emotions stay the same.
All fresh just like back then, how we do everyday
It feels fresh and new like it did in the beginning.
C'est la vie,
That's life.
As they say L-O-V-E eloquently, see every dream has a part two
As people say, love is expressed with elegance, and every dream has a second part.
Never same, you got to keep it tight,
Things are always changing and you have to stay on top of it.
Always just like back then, now hear me out
It's always been like this and listen to what I have to say.
Once together, now where do we go, dear divine
Now that we're together, where do we go from here?
I pray that you keep watching over us
I hope that you keep an eye on us and protect us.
From the heavens where light is the nucleus
From the sky where light is the center of everything.
To this space filled with darkness and negative matter
From the light-filled sky to this dark and negative space.
Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather,
I would rather feel the pull of anti-gravity as opposed to the weight of the world.
Feel when I leave this shell eventually
I hope to feel that when I die and leave my physical body.
Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally
Being grounded to the earth keeps me mentally stable.
Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually
Being in touch with the real emotions and energy will keep me spiritually alive.
Imagination brings bliss at no cost,
Imagining brings happiness without any monetary cost.
When I blink blink I receive at no loss
When I close my eyes, I can receive contentment and peace without sacrificing anything.
Victory comes in small packages like a
Victory and success can come in small and unexpected things.
Leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove
A small olive leaf brought back by a dove after the flood in the bible was a symbol of victory and peace.
From above, then I′m gonna rhyme love
From a higher power, I will express my feelings of love through rhyming.
Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end
You probably saw that coming from the moment things started to end.
Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am, a man full of S-I-N
Anyway, I'm not perfect, I'm a human being full of mistakes and sins.
It's like the devil in me saw the God in you
There's good and bad in all of us, and I saw the good in you.
You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm
You are the embodiment of the origin and meaning of enthusiasm.
Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain
Look up, and you'll see the clouds that create the rain.
That came from the ocean that flowed from the river
The rain originated from the ocean, which was fed by the rivers.
I′m a believer,
I believe in this power and beauty.
Firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots
I'm confident with my words and can communicate the messages of our ancestors through rhyming.
Science plus arts multiplied by faith
Combining science and art with faith multiplies their effectiveness.
Then divided by the number of our ethnic race
Once we use science, art, and faith, we can then divide the results among our own ethnic communities.
Let me mention what I've been thinking
Let me share what's been on my mind.
How to save the children, when the ship is sinking
How do we protect and save the children when everything around us is failing.
So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans
I'm genuinely expressing these messages and not just regurgitating popular phrases.
Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns
Politicians and leaders causing trouble and violence with their power.
Everything is relative when it′s all in the family of man
We all have a connection and relationship to each other as human beings.
Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one
It's time for us to acknowledge and appreciate the power of individuals who can make a difference.
All formulas equalize under the sun, amen
All equations and solutions are the same under the sun.
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
Music has the power to heal and I strongly believe in it.
In times of need I won′t be leaving you sick
I'll be there for you when you're not feeling well.
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
The rhythm and music are what make the song great.
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
Your energy and presence brings out the best in me.
All good souls lost may they rest in peace
Let's remember and respect those who have passed away.
Hip-hop world wide we got to live in peace, like that
We need to live in harmony and peace in the world of hip-hop.
Writer(s): Nujabes, Shing02, ｎｕｊａｂｅｓ
Contributed by Savannah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mrlevinielsen
Ugh some of these lines
“The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need, I won’t be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody, the recipe
Your vibe truly brings out the best in me”
“Because the god in me saw the devil you”
and then later on
“It’s like the devil in me saw the god in you”
😭 uhhhh my guuhhhhhh
@TheDanielmeeks
Relax
Here we go, part two
Checking out!
Once again, now where do I start, dear love
Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here
Every morn' I awake from a cavernous night
Sometimes still pondering the previous plight
Seems life done changed long time no speak
Nowadays I often forget the day of the week
Taking it by stride if you know what I mean
No harm done, no offense taken by me
So let's rap, we'll catch up to par, what's the haps?
Perhaps we're even closer now after all things considered on this side of the planet
Couldn't pick a better time even if we planned it!
To come clean and candid if I have to
Oh what I wouldn't trade for your laughter
Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting
Even better than the real thing!
It's like the God in me saw the Devil in you
I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you
Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth
Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust
Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine
Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works
Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds!
C'est la vie, as they say L.O.V.E evidently, see every song has a sequel
Never same, everything but the name, all fresh just like back then, how we do everyday
C'est la vie, as they say L.O.V.E eloquently, see every dream has a part two
Never same, you got to keep it tight, all fresh just like back then, now hear me out
Once together, now where do we go, dear divine
I pray that you keep watching over us
From the heavens where light is the nucleus
To this space filled with darkness and negative matter
Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather feel when I leave this shell eventually
Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally
Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually
Imagination brings bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss
Victory comes in small packages like a leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove
From above, then I'm gonna rhyme love
Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end
Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am a man full of sin
It's like the Devil in me saw the God in you
You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm!
Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain
That came from the ocean that flowed from the river
I'm a believer, firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots
Science plus Arts multiplied by Faith, then divided by the number of our Ethnic Race!
Let me mention what I've been thinking
How to save the children, when the ship is sinking
So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans
Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns!
Everything is relative when it's all in the family of man,
Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one
All formulas equalize under the Sun, Amen!
The rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me!
The rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
All good souls lost may they rest in peace!
Yeah, the rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me!
The rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Hiphop worldwide we got to live in peace, like that!
@ry310
Relax
Here we go, part two, check me out
Once again, now where do I start, dear love
Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here
Every morn' I awake from a cavernous night
Sometimes still pondering the previous plight
Seems life done changed long time no speak
Nowadays I often forget the day of the week
Taking it by stride if you know what I mean
No harm done, no offense taken by me
So let's rap, we'll catch up to par, what's the haps? Perhaps we're even closer
Now after, all things considered on this side of the planet
Couldn't pick a better time even if we planned it
To come clean and candid if I have to
Oh what I wouldn't trade for your laughter
Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting
Even better than the real thing
It's like the God in me saw the devil in you
I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you
Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth
Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust
Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine
Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works
Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds
C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E evidently, see every song has a sequel
Never same, everything but the name, all fresh just like back then, how we do everyday
C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E eloquently, see every dream has a part two
Never same, you got to keep it tight, always just like back then, now hear me out
Once together, now where do we go, dear divine
I pray that you keep watching over us
From the heavens where light is the nucleus
To this space filled with darkness and negative matter
Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather, feel when I leave this shell eventually
Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally
Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually
Imagination brings bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss
Victory comes in small packages like a leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove
From above, then I'm gonna rhyme love
Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end
Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am, a man full of S-I-N
It's like the devil in me saw the God in you
You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm
Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain
That came from the ocean that flowed from the river
I'm a believer, firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots
Science plus arts multiplied by faith then divided by the number of our ethnic race
Let me mention what I've been thinking
How to save the children, when the ship is sinking
So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans
Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns
Everything is relative when it's all in the family of man
Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one
All formulas equalize under the sun, amen
Yeah, the rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
All good souls lost may they rest in peace
Yeah, the rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal 'cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Hip-hop world wide we got to live in peace, like that
@aidanrobbins7358
Shing02 doesn’t get enough credit for his part in this masterpiece. His lyrics and flow help drive the beat to what it is. I don’t think anyone else could have crafted a more perfect fit for the instrumental.
@Sora-kf1ru
Fr bro
@kwbalance108
I disagree, a lot of people got behind him due to the Luv Sic songs.
@Florida_954
The beat + the melody is the recipe 🎶
@pussy_lova666
MF Doom would fit perfectly on nujabes beat
@jonu5505
@@pussy_lova666 MF Doom would be better than Shing, honestly. My only problem with Shing is that he's kinda cringe.. His lyrics be kinda wack, honestly.
@sogeking935
Happy 50th birthday to Nujabes💓🙏
@user-mk8cf5oz5s
❤
@thanason3766
A man dies when he's forgotten. My man Nujabes lives forever ❤
@alitsuki
Fr and I put that on everything 🥲🙏🏻💪🏻