Jun Seba (瀬葉淳) (February 7, 1974 - February 26, 2010) was a Japanese hip-ho… Read Full Bio ↴Jun Seba (瀬葉淳) (February 7, 1974 - February 26, 2010) was a Japanese hip-hop music producer who recorded under the name Nujabes (new-jah-behz; which is simply his real name spelled backwards). His music is known for a strong cool jazz influence, frequently using samples from artists like Miles Davis and Yusef Lateef.
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
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
Rain
Nujabes Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Nujabes:
624 Part 2 Relax Here we go, part two, check me out Once again, now…
After Hanabi Along the stream that runs to sea Listen to my plea Listen…
Aruarian Dance INSTRUMENTAL Amor a las palabras No pensaba amar un mundo q…
Battlecry Yeah, sharp like an edge of a samurai sword The mental…
Battlecry (feat. Shing02) Sharp like an edge of a samurai sword The mental blade…
Battlecry feat.Shing02 Yeah, sharp like an edge of a samurai sword The mental…
Beat Laments the World (Substantial)Repeat x3 Joint sound hittin' now freestyle or…
Blessing It Each one, teach one, we reach on Maryland and Cincinatti to…
Blessing It (feat. Substantial Yo, each one, teach one, we reach on Maryland and Cincinnati…
Blessing It (remix) Each one, teach one we free each one Maryland and Cincinatti…
Blessing It -remix Yo, each one, teach one, we reach on Maryland and Cincinnati…
City Lights [Verse 1] Always in trouble need love on the double spent…
City Lights (Ft. Pase Rock Always in trouble, need love on the double spent cake And…
D.T.F.N. I let my mind mental go back to grind central It…
Eclipse This is for the things I don't say enough, Waiting…
Eclipse (feat. Substantial) This is for the things I don't say enough, Waiting for…
Eclipse Ft. Substantial This is for the things I don't say enough, Waiting…
F.I.L.O Lord, if they only knew them nights it took Burnt candles…
F.I.L.O. Lord if they only knew them nights it took Burnt candles…
F.I.L.O. (feat. Shing02) Lord if they only knew them nights it took Burnt candles…
F.I.L.O. ft. Shing02 Lord if they only knew them nights it took Burnt candles…
Feather Light as a feather when I'm floating through Reading throug…
Final View "I have traveled through an eternity, spending only seconds …
Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers …
Fly by night () Daytime, Nightime, Moonlight, Sunshine Stars stay bright …
HIGH 2 LOWS feat. Cise Starr Individual stars float in an ocean of God Rocking a pinky…
Highs 2 Lows Individual stars float in the ocean of God Rocking a pinky…
Highs 2 Lows (feat. Cise Starr) Lyrical Genius - "These lyrics are not 100% accurate; they'r…
Highs To Lows -remix Individual stars float in an ocean of God Rocking a pinky…
Hikari Substantial and Nujabes Still doing this Yeah Sorry love So…
Home Sweet Home *Chorus* Born in Maryland, let me make that known The coun…
Horn in the Middle I've been so free, I've been so free here, y'know…
Imaginary Folklore The night that the fierce typhoon passed, I was looking…
Lady Brown Crushin' coal to a diamond Eyes forever shinin' Your beaut…
Lady Brown (feat. Cise Starr) Crushin' coal to a diamond Eyes forever shinin' Your beauty …
Lady Brown feat. Cise Star Crushin' coal to a diamond Eyes forever shinin' Your beaut…
Latitude What side you on, you want alive? It's right here Don't…
Latitude (remix) (feat. Five Deez) What side you on, you want alive? It's right here Don't…
Latitude -Remix What side you on, you want alive? It′s right here Don't…
Latitude Remix Feat. Five Deez What side you on, you want alive? It's right here Don't…
Luv (feat. Shing02) Lovesick like a dog with canine sensitivi…
Luv Grand Finale I met a metaphorical girl in a metaphysical world Now you…
Luv Part 3 And now We have a wonderful surprise for you It's funny…
LUV pt2 Relax Here we go, part two, check me out Once again, now…
Luv Pt4 Snow flakes in January Heart warm like February I wouldn't o…
Luv Pt5 Till death do us apart, and it did Come sudden like…
Luv (sic) I told you that story to tell you this one Lovesick…
Luv (Sic) Pt2 Relax Here we go, part two, check me out Once again, now…
Luv Part 2 Relax Here we go, part two, check me out Once again, now…
Luv Part 3 And now We have a wonderful surprise for you It's funny…
Luv Part 4 Relax Here we go, part two, check me out Once again, now…
Luv(sic.) I told you that story to tell you this one Lovesick…
Luvsic Part 3 featuring Shing02 And now We have a wonderful surprise for you It's funny…
Music Is Mine I'm blind man of my own world You're blind man of…
ordinary joe And for my opening line I might try to indicate my…
Perfect Circle Yeah, three-hundred-and-sixty-five days in a daze Spent up i…
Reflection Eternal Head high up High, up high My head high up High, up high …
Sky is falling "To ill is that living legend, Life is like the number…
Sky Is Falling (featuring C.L. Smooth) "To ill is that living legend, Life is like the number…
Sky is falling Feat. CL Smooth "To ill is that living legend, Life is like the number…
Sky Is Tumbling Firmament Under deeper into uncertainty The unknown has sh…
Thank You It's been a long time coming and I'm still not…
The Final View I have traveled through an eternity, spending only seconds i…
The Sign You wanna watch it fall apart Every time I walk I…
Think Different Yo, check it out I want you to pay attention to…
Think Different (feat. Substantial) Yo, check it out I want you to pay attention to…
Waiting For The Clouds Substantial and Nujabes still doin’ this And it’s infinite,…
World Betcha if you can check it out baby You will know…
World's End Rhapsody Betcha if you can check it out baby, you will…
Yes Life, dance, stay, free, we, live And the beat goes (x2) …
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Whiterun Guard
Hey guys I have recently gotten into samurai champloo and nujabes and I am disappointed at myself for not being able to find this earlier to help me in times but I guess fate had other plans I will see you all in a while during this hard times I will be reminiscing on good times, everyone have a nice day and stay hopeful and keep your head up. Rest in beats, Nujabes.
Buggyyuji
@syreeta dukes yep
syreeta dukes
Hey, it may be cheesy but it's not about toe destination. It's about the journey. Lol that's pretty much what's Samurai champloo about
Aengowo
This makes me want to grab my guitar and play along, i love nujabes
Ignat Cristian
But can you ? If you can't you better start practicing XD
Mr. Berries
Wow, the rain is an incredible addition to this already beautiful piece of music.
Peenie G
this is unreal, it's the perfect mix.
thank you Something Else
nejq
+bossmanthe3rd it truly is something else, this song... :)
TheoHuxtable
crazy cause i already listened to this song along with the rainy mood app on haha. thanks you made my job so much easier
Tom Blue BYND
lady brown :)my favourite one :)