It’s with a heavy heart that I have to write that Jun Seba a.k.a Nujabes has passed away and has left many fans, including myself, with an empty void left to be filled. It was announced late last month but apparently Jun was in a fatal car crash on February 26 and his family had a private burial which is why its only today that it has been confirmed. His death was confirmed by his long time friend Shin02 and he had this to say:
"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."
I never got to see Nujabes live but i’ve been a fan of his music for quite a while ever since I heard some of his production in Samurai Champloo. Jun’s production skills are unmatched and you can instantly recognize a Nujabes beat even if you hadn’t heard a track of his before. He was one of the first producers that I felt mixed Jazz perfectly with Hip-Hop because it had been done before but no one has or ever will do it as well as Jun and he’s one of the main reasons I got into chill/lounge hip-hop beats in the first place. Nujabes died February 26, 2010 and he was 36 years old. Here are some of my favorite tracks posted below please give them a listen even if this is the first time you’ve been introduced to the genius that is Nujabes.
rich hil feat. kid cudi - won't you tell me (audio)
@ 7:10 PM
The first single off Rich Hil’s Limosa Nostra Act 1 project, featuring none other than Cudi! Liking the vibe of this song.. nice and mellow.. You can't roll a blunt to this one.. You gotta, you gotta well, ya gotta light a J...You gotta puff a J on this one {*inhales*}
Following the ever successful release of B.o.B.’s track "Nothing On You" featuring Bruno comes Don’t Let Me Fall, the opening track of his upcoming debut album B.o.B. Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray dropping in every stores near you on April 27th. An album that I am highly anticipating as the last of the main part of XXL Freshman class of ‘09 cohort.
This is real, real, real, real, real nice! Miguel murders this track, the dudes vocals are beyond and that melody is hurting me right now. J.Cole’s feature is real dope too. And that beat…That beat is smooth – everything about this track is heavy. I’ve had to repeat this like 10 times already. It's just that dope.
The first time I heard Miguel was on Blu’s “First Things First” & “Cold Hearted” off the Below the Heavens album. He’s since featured on various projects including TiRon’s Ketchup and Asher Roth’s Asleep in the Bread Aisle album – the dude is crazy talented.
I know its only Tuesday but…Weekend soundtrack right here.
Listen: Miguel feat. J. Cole - All I Want Is You (audio)
It’s with a heavy heart that I have to write that Jun Seba a.k.a Nujabes has passed away and has left many fans, including myself, with an empty void left to be filled. It was announced late last month but apparently Jun was in a fatal car crash on February 26 and his family had a private burial which is why its only today that it has been confirmed. His death was confirmed by his long time friend Shin02 and he had this to say:
"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."
I never got to see Nujabes live but i’ve been a fan of his music for quite a while ever since I heard some of his production in Samurai Champloo. Jun’s production skills are unmatched and you can instantly recognize a Nujabes beat even if you hadn’t heard a track of his before. He was one of the first producers that I felt mixed Jazz perfectly with Hip-Hop because it had been done before but no one has or ever will do it as well as Jun and he’s one of the main reasons I got into chill/lounge hip-hop beats in the first place. Nujabes died February 26, 2010 and he was 36 years old. Here are some of my favorite tracks posted below please give them a listen even if this is the first time you’ve been introduced to the genius that is Nujabes.
rich hil feat. kid cudi - won't you tell me (audio)
@ 7:10 PM
The first single off Rich Hil’s Limosa Nostra Act 1 project, featuring none other than Cudi! Liking the vibe of this song.. nice and mellow.. You can't roll a blunt to this one.. You gotta, you gotta well, ya gotta light a J...You gotta puff a J on this one {*inhales*}
Following the ever successful release of B.o.B.’s track "Nothing On You" featuring Bruno comes Don’t Let Me Fall, the opening track of his upcoming debut album B.o.B. Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray dropping in every stores near you on April 27th. An album that I am highly anticipating as the last of the main part of XXL Freshman class of ‘09 cohort.
This is real, real, real, real, real nice! Miguel murders this track, the dudes vocals are beyond and that melody is hurting me right now. J.Cole’s feature is real dope too. And that beat…That beat is smooth – everything about this track is heavy. I’ve had to repeat this like 10 times already. It's just that dope.
The first time I heard Miguel was on Blu’s “First Things First” & “Cold Hearted” off the Below the Heavens album. He’s since featured on various projects including TiRon’s Ketchup and Asher Roth’s Asleep in the Bread Aisle album – the dude is crazy talented.
I know its only Tuesday but…Weekend soundtrack right here.
Listen: Miguel feat. J. Cole - All I Want Is You (audio)
See all i wanna do is be RELEVANT,
Just tell me that i ever meant anything MORE,
That you could ever see me and you in another light,
But its like the dark women indoors in the darkest nights by the wrong man,
mostly all of them have made you incapable of a first IMPRESSION,
what it do is i channel my aggression with no cable or antenna,
Just intentions to impress you. If capable.
Hoping that the material possessions can materialise to a BETTER you,
Cars, nothing i drive can drive you out of this state of mind,
For such an ugly picture and,
MONEY, nothing i buy can buy more time for your ears to tell your heart to listen to it,
DIAMONDS, a girls best friend is what they say but believe me with the right allegience shorty you gonna SHINE anyways,
and everyday that goes by is a couple more lines in her diary,
the day before is better than the present,
so anyone presented in his presence is doing these life sentences,
theres no key for release,
no reason to be around,
her mind in the clouds,
she writes it all down,
in her diary.
