Who is Nujabes? 

REFS ♫Music By♫ Nujabes- Don't even try it Nujabes- Blessing It Nujabes - Sanctuary Ship Nujabes (feat Shing02) - Battlecry Nujabes (feat Minmi) - Shiki No Uta Nujabes- Aruarian Dance Nujabes- Reflection Eternal Nujabes (feat Shing02) - Luv Sic Pt 3 Nujabes- Horizon Nujabes (feat Clammbon) -Imaginary Folklore Nujabes- Yes Nujabes- Island Nujabes (feat Shing02) - Luv Sic Pt 6 (Used under fair use as examples during the Narration) Listen to Nujabes here- open.spotify.com/artist/3Rq3YOF9YG9YfCWD4D56RZ Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1 Marcus D - Dreamscape - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2kUxBbgRPUQ.html Pharaoh Sanders- Save our Children Maurice Ravel - Thérèse Dussaut - Pavane pour une infante défunte Pad's Channel (video out soon) ru-vid.com Interviews Funky DL talks J Dilla & Nujabes Interview- funkydl.bandcamp.com/track/funky-dl-talks-j-dilla-nujabes-the-interview-pt-1 Watanabe Interview 08 iamotaku.wordpress.com/2008/10/25/shinichiro-watanabe-interview/ Sound & Recording - October 2003 - Nujabes Interview stevem335782753.wordpress.com/2018/12/24/nujabes-interview-2003/ Translated by Tykosam- ru-vid.com The House List ep 77 Shing02 - soundcloud.com/thehouselistpodcast/ep-77-shing02 Reddit AMAs www.reddit.com/r/hiphopheads/comments/20uks1/we_are_cise_star_speck_enoch_from_cyne_ama/ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M3zD_OmNAt8.html - Eternal Soul 5th Anniversary Interview Funky DL AMA ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FzKfU15g4uw.html pase rock interview www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/pase-rock-interview/ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BZUEoz95kS8.html -- Eternal soul subbed shahiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/thanking-nujabes/ - On Nujabes and noodles djbooth.net/features/2017-08-01-samurai-anime-japanese-producer-household-name- champloo stuff ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N2MC1eSDVBA.html - hiroto playing tribute song ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lkk6m14htzw.html - Laurindo Almeida - The Lamp Is Low ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z08nQGL1QQs-.html breakdown beats reflection eternal ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s6O_VMgZySk.html -- another breakdown of champloo stuff , segments used in the video during a breakdown of equipment web.archive.org/web/20160413004716/www.nujabes.info/complete-discography/modal-soul/thank-you/ -Nujabes resources ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A8StYIF4nWs.html - minmi footage Behind The Scenes of Luvsic Part 6 Remix Video Shoot ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FvcyZOVCORM.html -- luv sic part 6 (hitoro footage and nujabes studio) www.strawpoll.me/14756685/r- straw poll djbooth.net/features/2016-09-06-adult-swim-hip-hop - adult swims influence on the hip hop landscape ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SENzTt3ftiU-.html Jdilla mpc3000 Vox R.I.P ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KKW4EA3wluI.html - shing02 rest in peace nujabes www.e22.com/nujabes/ - shing02 on nujabes death and comments (most comments) qn5.com/blog/entry/remembering-nujabes-r.i.p/ www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/bkj8z/til_nujabes_died_last_month/ www.metafilter.com/90707/A-glimpse-of-Seba-Jun-aka-Nujabes-19742010 qn5.com/blog/entry/remembering-nujabes-r.i.p/ daily.bandcamp.com/2017/11/09/nujabes-tribute-feature/? tribute albums ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HwZ7mfj7_4c.html - story of Aruarain dance ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fB30aXyx2gY.html --- substance tribute trip to japan http s://ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hGNz9nJD5ug.html How to NUJABES J DILLA beat ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GTif734lstM.html --- samples ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NjOshjApono.html live 06 nujabes djbooth.net/features/2017-08-01-samurai-anime-japanese-producer-household-name--- Samurai and Nujabes genius.com/a/youtube-chill-a-glimpse-into-the-world-of-lo-fi-hip-hop - lofi history taijine.tistory.com/category/Nujabes?page=3 --- resource for live photos / other bits www.whosampled.com/Nujabes/ --- who sampled ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qxxELmlgzX0-.html live feather rip nujabes www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2010/03/nujabes-underground-hip-hop-artist-dead-at-36/37755/ ---- death www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/02/24/music/nujabes-friends-remember-soulful-hip-hop-producer/#.XCvJ8LXAORt -- tribute nujabes , life and death japan times ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s6O_VMgZySk.html&- nujabes samples cut up ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2jhxIY3WNw0.html -- j dilla still shining www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/02/24/music/nujabes-friends-remember-soulful-hip-hop-producer/#.XBFXn4LAOUk ru-vid.com/show-UCftN-fpohBhTPAw-sI4P1fA ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IzxN07zCRVA.html -flute ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H9sfltpLuFk.html - pase rock live ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b_qsMp8IqMQ.html - sub ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HShgaV6Obps.html -- extended luv sic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cHQ-oVSYkeU.html lamp Further Reading www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/09/05/music/briefly-maligned-bilingual-rappers-gain-visibility/#.XCvJ8bXAORt ---- bilingual rappers japan times www.reddit.com/r/Nujabes/comments/1hq654/guide_to_nujabes_xpost_from_rchillmusic/ - guide to nujabes On dying young and defying mental issues with art www.shallowrewards.org/podcast/the-exploding-boy-grunge/ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GP4NLyOIb5E.html - thoughts on mortality and artists Further Reading into the history of Sampling ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fC1BQNz0Aj8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pvq7CIN1g0s.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a4AW4wp_qCM.html d110 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TOshWKwrU-8.html Akai S950 waldorfmusic.com/en/hardware-archive/4-pole ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XFPAY0qH4Bg.html - mpc 2000 footage

One does not simply starts listening Nujabes. One falls into a deep abyss, floating in a state of perpetual smoothness, dreaming about lotus flowers and graffiti.

Fantastic video. Well done!

You ready to blow up? RU-vid's algorithm's gonna send this to everybody.

His music makes me nostalgic for a time I know nothing about. Makes me miss things I've never experienced and makes me remember feelings I've never felt before.

RIP Nujabes. His music helped me focus at times when I was very much all over the place.

Thank you for doing such great justice to a legend.

Rest in peace Nujabes. The most influential, yet unknown artist behind the lo-fi subgenre

His music is still relevant and lives on with us in 2019. Nujabes isn’t dead, just press play

Best recommendation RU-vid has given me yet.

Nujabes saved my life. During the darkest time of my life I felt the random urge to listen to some nujabes out of no where and Luv sic 1-6 was there for me. I listened and I cried. It reflected my sadness perfectly but also lifted me up like nothing else I'd ever heard. Long live Nujabes

It’s been 9 years since he departed us. I still can’t believe it. I watched Samurai Champloo back in ‘05, but didn’t start listening to Nujabes until Jan 2010, a month before he passed on. I’m grateful for listening to him, and grateful for his contribution to Lo-Fi.

Samurai Champloo was my intro into Nujabes and it changed my life, I haven't been the same since. Great work on this! I hope they reissue his vinyl's one day, his work is timeless

Normally, I don’t comment or do anything with RU-vid videos but this, This was something special. Nujabes was my savior when I was in a dark spot in my life until I heard the entire Luvsic hexology. The passionate way you spoke about everything, your flow, your speech patterns and how you emphasize major points makes me see this entire video as a true tribute to Nujabes, and thats not something I say lightly. Even I can’t do that when I attempt to speak about how much this artist means to me. But this, this was it. From a random guy on the internet, thank you.

Samurai Champloo changed my life. The soundtrack had an indescribable influence on me. Thank you for this. More people need to know how special Nujabes was. How special he still is.

I see anything Nujabes in my notifications I need to click. He was so amazing in my opinion. My personal favourite artist.

I remember nujabes being one of the only artist who made me cry when I heard about his death. Rip to that Legend. Good to still see new videos about him.

It makes me happy to see a video made so recently on Nujabes. He's personally my favorite artist and has been an inspiration for me in many ways. His name isn't very recognizable in current hip-hop, but seeing this video I now know that his name still lives on.

YES THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT NUJABES

It truly is a shame that he had to go so soon. There was so much potential he had, and yet it was all taken. Rest In Peace, Seba Jun.

Like many others have said, Nujabes saved my life multiple times. I would go as far to say that his music is the sole reason I'm still trying today. I'm still currently finding new things to enjoy, new things to experience, but Nujabes will always be that backbone for me to keep living, for those who didn't have the opportunity to.

Nujabes is not dead. Just press play. 🎧🎵

Thank you for giving Nujabes the respect and recognition he's always deserved. It pains me to see him so unrecognized all around the world, even in Japan itself. His work in solidifying the chillhop subgenre, as well as similar branches, was completely unprecedented and, in my opinion, has never been rivaled since. The emotional depth, nostalgia, texture, lyrical eloquence, and sample curation are simply amazing. All while fusing dissimilar genres to ultimately result in a genre of its own, truly deserves him a special place in history.

Despite Notorious BIG releasing an almost premeditated posthumous 'Life After Death' album, Nujabes 'Spiritual State' was the posthumous album that really woke me up to those afterlife style ideas. It gave me chills. It inspires me as an artist to this day. It set the bar higher for how I think about art and what legacy one leaves behind with their work. The day I heard the news he had died and the day I heard Spiritual State, I remember clear as day. Rest in Peace.

Imaginery Folklore is one of my favorite tracks ever, so I'm glad you brought it up. I was a fan of Nujabes for a few years when I stumbled upon it and it was absolutely mesmerizing. It's so mournfully beautiful and uplifting. I've listened to Folklore on repeat many a time when I've been feeling down.

I've never actually listened to lyrics in songs since english was never even close to my native language (i've been borned and am still living in southern post soviet union country), and for some reason Nujabes' Luv always felt so depressing and [giving a hope] in the same time; it would always put me in some kind of rainy, lonely and warm in the same time mood, until one day i decided to read the lyrics *i've always been doing something with music turned on on the background so trying to actually listen to lyrics would only distract* and oh god, though i'm not emotional at all, tears ran down my cheeks. I've listened to all 6 parts of Luv and after that, reading in the comment section that he's passed away... that hit me hard. I couldn't put myself together back for a week or so, though before i've always thought that i'm more durable to things like this since i've overcome depression with insomnia that last since 2013 till january 2019. I still can't forget how the fact that he's passed away changed the *Like a movie that you can't predict Like a book that you can't resist* part, having hope that he at least had a happy life, though the whole Luv series made me doubt it. I still can't listen to Nujabes without getting teary nor i can resist listening to his music. *As i once said, the biggest tragety of our existence is it's sudden end, so live your life to the fullest* ♥ And as one youtube commentator once said, *Nujabes isn't dead, you just need to click play.*

Modal Soul is one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

Thanks for doing this. A beautiful way for future generations to know who the Pioneer of Lofi Hip Hop was. He was taken from us way too soon.

I remember I was in Japan studying abroad in 2010 when the news broke that Nujabes had died in a car crash. Crushed isn’t even the word. I felt like everything was just getting started. I’d listen to Modal Soul on those long bus/train rides to the city. Such a special time.

There is no music that grew with me through all my phases of change. Literally every day I listen to him. So often was his music the last bit of happiness inside me, the last bit of physical thing that reminds me of the frail beauty of this world It’s so so deep embedded in my soul I identify myself so much, through the feelings I have when hearing him. I want to be like the music makes me feel

Like most people i discovered Nujabes through champloo, and later youtube. I dont think there was a day where i wouldnt listen to at least one of his songs. I remember finding out the day that he died and just crying to the sound of Counting Stars, something I'd never done before for anyone. To this day his music will still elicit emotions in me when I least expect it. Amazing musician with amazing soul.

This video's gonna get big and I like that. More people need to know about Nujabes, he was a brilliant musician.

After all those years, Nujabes made me realize what is important in life, how to enjoy it and how to survive through the hard days. Whenever I listen some of his songs, get a smile upon my face eventually. Thank you Jun. Rest in beats. Your legacy will live.

Could you say he was one of the pioneers of lofi hip-hop?

What a great late birthday gift for Nujabes⭐️

Nujubus is the most under known artist in the music scene. He deserves to be a household name.

RIP Nujabes. Discovered him a while ago from listening to Latitude. I didn't know of his passing until it was too late. But I love his music and it makes me feel alive. All love Nujabes.

Another great video brother, congrats on the release, cheers!!

I don't think ill ever stop listening to nujabes

I wish channels like your could florish more on this platform. I'm always feeling like somebody is sharing a dream when releasing essays like this one. Thank you very much!

Every once in awhile, I'll find a random Nujabes track that I never knew about before. It's almost like the hip-hop wizard is still alive, creating sick music.

thank you for this beautiful video, got a couple of Nujabes albums on itunes because of this. Good stuff

I got into Nujabes in 2009 while watching a video off naruto shippuden manga book and his song playing in the background was World Without Words. I loved it so much instead of finishing the video I kept looking for the musician who created that immaculate sound piece. Been hooked on nujabes ever since RIP. I found heaven in his compositions

Nujabes style to mix genres and creating a flow only a few people can achieve he still is unique and I'm thankful to know his work.

When I was dealing with some seriously hard times, Nujabes was like a beacon in the dark, guiding me along, letting me know that everything would be ok. RIP Nujabes.

as a nujabes fan i really appreciate the fact you've taken time to make this for people to know. may his legacy last forever

Every song by Nujabes is completely different, all of them tells something. Some years ago, i was listening "Hikari" and someone wrote that the possible meaning of the title was the name of train transportation in Japan, also Nujabes had another song called with other route train transportation. Every song was made with something on the Nujabes´s mind, and we can pass all entire life thinking and trying to find it. That´s is an artist. Thanks for the video!!!! PD: My favorite song is "Sky is fallling"

My homie from philly, put me onto Nujabes thank God he did my life will never be the same because of his music. Rest in peace Nujabes 🕊️🙏🏾

You don’t listen to Nujabes without going through multitudes of emotions. He will live on to be one of the best DJs to have ever lived.

Great video. This vid has reunited Nujabes fans around the globe

Thank you for this. I'm angry that RU-vid didnt recommend this video to me a week ago.

arguably the creator of the whole lofi hiphop genre, i wish he was still alive, what a legend

RIP Nujabes, you will be missed by millions if not billions ;-;

Who was Nujabes? A music legend! I'll never tire of his music. I hope one day i can make some music that has touched people as his music has done for so many. Amazing video as well, so much i didn't know in here!

Nujabes was the discription of my somber night life drives in Tucson, Arizona. I'll never forget, now I've gone, that atmosphere and emotion. Killing time, perusing for inner peace. While it'd be nearly a waste for me to go back to that city, I put him on sometimes to hearkon back. He accomplished something more than personal by being able to transport me back entirely to enjoy the things I do miss and loved on the drop of a beat. Funny how close the word musician is to magician.

Fell in love with his music these past weeks thanks for this!

His music is timeless. How many people can you say that about??

this is really well produced, man. nice job

my homie turned me onto nujables three years ago and he remains one of my favorite producers. feather remains one of the greatest song ive ever heard.

Wow yes and thank you, this is such a nice tribute

The way you translate his songs into poignant human emotion and experience makes this just as brilliant and beautiful as the source material itself

Man, this video/tribute is just beautiful

I hope he realized just how much influence he had and continues to have on so many people all over the world. His music takes me back to simpler times.

WOW.. man this is crazy .. just 2 days ago i was looking for videos talking about this dude but i was sad i couldn't find any as a fan my self of his work ! and then this popped up ! well done man :D

Always been curious about who he was. Stumbled across his work late in my life but for sure he created an impact New nujabes fan ever since R.I.P. king

happy to see people are still thinking about this wonderfull artist

if youre REALLY in the mood to cry after watching this, listen to "Just For You" by Uyama Hiroto. It was the last track on his first album to come out after Jun's passing and it's an emotional tribute to his friend. Wonderful song. Bless y'all

Amazing video. Not gonna lie, brought tears to my eyes. Just reflecting on Nujabes’ music and what he means to myself and so many others. Seba Jun died way too young, R.I.P.

Nujabes work transformed the way I listen to music today. The way his music resonates with a person's soul is beyond anything I can describe. RIP Nujabes

This video is amazing. Nujabes is my favourite artist of all time, his ability to create something so relaxing yet emotive at the same time was truly amazing. He was a true artist until the end, RIP Nujabes.

This was an important analysis video

Listening to Nujabe’s beats is like hearing a warm breeze in the forest, and listening to Shing02’s lyrics is like listening to the rivers on a calm day. You put them two together and you get a sense of peaceful harmony that puts you at peace even in your most unhappy moments or even nearing at death’s door because nature is too beautiful to always be stressed out over the baggage that comes with living.

Too this day he remains my favorite artist. The work he did was amazing.

This makes me sad knowing Nujabes had so much more creative music in his head but isn't able to show it to the world because of his tragic death. I cried a bit well into the video knowing this; R.I.P Jun Seba, may your music stay with us forever.

His music has honestly saved my life. Who knew that a simple show on Toonami could help me discover music that helped me cope with so much.

Absolutely phenomenal editing and scriptwriting. I was pleasantly surprised to learn some new things about Nujabes. Thank you.

you have a v similar style to another YT creator called "TimbahOnToast" brilliant video man, almost lost for words.

Discovered this guy's music 2 years ago and by now I can say that was life-changing. No less

I regret not knowing about Nujabes while he was still alive and it's really sad that he passed before I had that chance but I'm thankful he left a legacy behind for all to hear. RIP Nujabes

This was a wonderful video. Thank you, and, while we are on the topic, I didn't realize that Nujabes produced one of Uyama Hiroto's albums, but it figures that it has Waltz for Life Will Born, one of the most beautiful songs I've personally ever heard.

not even 10 seconds into the vid and hearing luv sic part 4, along with the fact that nujabes is one of my favorite artists ever, almost made me cry. why you gotta do me like that

This shit is soooo dope and much needed

This is my favourite video essay about Nujabes!

Last 2017 i was at my lowest state, listening to nujabes at that time helped me to go to the rough path. You will be remembered, Seba Jun! Thankful for the music he produced.

Idk how I'm just seeing this 4 year later but it puts the magic of his music into words so well. Awesome job

The legend finally gets his recognition.

A friend sent me here, loving his art, seriously talented! Rip buddy

Rest in beat Nujabes & J Dilla Ironic a month a love has been breaking my heart as long as I can remember

It’s already been more than a decade since Nujabes’s death and his music still resonates with me to this day. The nostalgic rhythm and melodies bring peace to my mind and soul. RIP to the chill hop goat.

Very well done 😊 Nujabes is a *HUGE* inspiration and a pioneer to alot of the jazz hop, chill hop music you hear today. His music was truly spiritual and I haven't heard anything like it to this day. *There will NEVER be another Nujabes!* May his spirit live on forever, through his music and the people he's inspired. 🙏🏾 Peace & Love! 💙✌🏾🎨⛅

This was the man that helped me get through a tough break up and tough times in my late teens/early 20's. I do believe without his music to help sooth my emotional pain at that time, I don't know If I would have ever gotten out of the abyss in my head. This mans music always has a different emotion to it, you can feel the music flow through you and can heal you. It's sad to hear when a celebrity passes away but I don't really care for the most part as none have ever had the influence on me like Nujabes did. Sometimes people ask what my favorite song of all time is and for most, it'd be a difficult question to answer but easy for me as "Lady Brown- Nujabes and Cise Starr" is numero uno. I'm just rambling now but I'm glad I was a lucky one and came across his stuff 10+ years ago. It changed my life. He was taken way too soon... Rest In Beats Seba Jun. Thank you for saving me, -Lombardo

Cool stuff!

when he said "Imagery Folklore" i've got the goosebumps

Fantastic video. This will be blowing up in the next year or so. Thank you for keeping Nujabes and his music alive.

Remember frantically trying to collect all his stuff on Limewire via dialup in 2005 after watching Samurai Champloo on Adult Swim at 15. So many viruses but it was worth it. Got me into underground hip hop and beat instrumentals in general. Adult Swim also helped with tracks they'd use for their bumps. Pretty amazing time.

it bothers me how this only has 140k views. Nujabes touched so many people with his music, and you did a great job with this video, much appreciated

Thank you for making this 😭

HIs music will forever be timeless. I'm so lucky that I was able to be exposed to his music through sc. He's my favourite artist to listen to.

Seba's music transcends space and time, its helped me through so much. theres no ego, theres just pure good energy. his life's work is the biggest source of inspiration for me. thank you for making this video Steve.

this was a beautiful and seamlessly made video from beginning to end. this was genius !!!