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  • A look back at the career of Nujabes, one of the biggest Japanese producers to break out of Japan.
    From his early days to his untimely end and how Nujabes's legacy still lives on.
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  • @Stevem
    @Stevem  Před 5 lety +989

    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
    - czcams.com/video/2kUxBbgRPUQ/video.html
    Pharaoh Sanders- Save our Children
    Maurice Ravel - Thérèse Dussaut - Pavane pour une infante défunte
    Pad's Channel (video out soon) czcams.com/users/padchennington
    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-
    czcams.com/users/TkyoSam
    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/
    czcams.com/video/M3zD_OmNAt8/video.html - Eternal Soul 5th Anniversary Interview
    Funky DL AMA
    czcams.com/video/FzKfU15g4uw/video.html pase rock interview
    www.sneakerfreaker.com/articles/pase-rock-interview/
    czcams.com/video/BZUEoz95kS8/video.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
    czcams.com/video/N2MC1eSDVBA/video.html - hiroto playing tribute song
    czcams.com/video/lkk6m14htzw/video.html - Laurindo Almeida - The Lamp Is Low
    czcams.com/video/z08nQGL1QQs-/video.html breakdown beats reflection eternal
    czcams.com/video/s6O_VMgZySk/video.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
    czcams.com/video/A8StYIF4nWs/video.html - minmi footage
    Behind The Scenes of Luvsic Part 6 Remix Video Shoot
    czcams.com/video/FvcyZOVCORM/video.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
    czcams.com/video/SENzTt3ftiU-/video.html Jdilla mpc3000 Vox
    R.I.P
    czcams.com/video/KKW4EA3wluI/video.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
    czcams.com/video/HwZ7mfj7_4c/video.html - story of Aruarain dance
    czcams.com/video/fB30aXyx2gY/video.html --- substance tribute trip to japan
    http
    s://czcams.com/video/hGNz9nJD5ug/video.html How to NUJABES J DILLA beat
    czcams.com/video/GTif734lstM/video.html --- samples
    czcams.com/video/NjOshjApono/video.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
    czcams.com/video/qxxELmlgzX0-/video.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
    czcams.com/video/s6O_VMgZySk/video.html&- nujabes samples cut up
    czcams.com/video/2jhxIY3WNw0/video.html -- j dilla still shining
    www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/02/24/music/nujabes-friends-remember-soulful-hip-hop-producer/#.XBFXn4LAOUk
    czcams.com/channels/ftN-fpohBhTPAw-sI4P1fA.html
    czcams.com/video/IzxN07zCRVA/video.html -flute
    czcams.com/video/H9sfltpLuFk/video.html - pase rock live
    czcams.com/video/b_qsMp8IqMQ/video.html - sub
    czcams.com/video/HShgaV6Obps/video.html -- extended luv sic
    czcams.com/video/cHQ-oVSYkeU/video.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/
    czcams.com/video/GP4NLyOIb5E/video.html - thoughts on mortality and artists
    Further Reading into the history of Sampling
    czcams.com/video/fC1BQNz0Aj8/video.html
    czcams.com/video/Pvq7CIN1g0s/video.html
    czcams.com/video/a4AW4wp_qCM/video.html d110
    czcams.com/video/TOshWKwrU-8/video.html Akai S950
    waldorfmusic.com/en/hardware-archive/4-pole
    czcams.com/video/XFPAY0qH4Bg/video.html - mpc 2000 footage

    • @joshuajohn5089
      @joshuajohn5089 Před 5 lety +2

      Really nice video. Could you tell me the name of the channel you mentioned at 23:35

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +3

      @@joshuajohn5089 There should have been a card on screen to link you, it's Pad Chennington

    • @applecrave1097
      @applecrave1097 Před 5 lety +2

      Omg thank you for taking your time to make this and to answer the request to make this video, I appreciate ^-^

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +4

      Corrections
      Cise Star is pronounced (Pre)cise Star

    • @SwaggerLikeUz
      @SwaggerLikeUz Před 5 lety +2

      Stevem madd respect for this gift. Nujabes is one of the souls who inspired my youtube channel and I was one of those first fans since 99'. :)

  • @vicenteortegarubilar9418
    @vicenteortegarubilar9418 Před 5 lety +2073

    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.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +53

      Not a bad description
      It was a journey, deep diving into everything he's done

    • @JoeyKickz
      @JoeyKickz Před 5 lety +8

      I’m JoeyKickz and I approve this message

    • @danithegamer7992
      @danithegamer7992 Před 5 lety +6

      He'll Yeah I.found his music beats on November 2018 and fell deep in to the abyss

    • @Thepunchthatrockedtheworld
      @Thepunchthatrockedtheworld Před 5 lety +5

      Vicente Ortega Rubilar literally felt like I was venturing through a new world when I listened to his music

    • @CapperCritic
      @CapperCritic Před 5 lety +6

      Or u just come from Samurai Champloo and discover him

  • @midormeepo
    @midormeepo Před 5 lety +898

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

  • @TheAnimeMan
    @TheAnimeMan Před 5 lety +1463

    Fantastic video.
    Well done!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +97

      Oh wow the Anime Man himself saw my video, damn I knew you were a fan (of Nujabes) but I didn't think it would find its way to ya. I'm glad you enjoyed it though man!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +71

      @The Anime Man (if you really enjoyed it, consider giving it a share would help out the video a lot xD)

    • @lillil6598
      @lillil6598 Před 5 lety +14

      OH SHIT JOEY

    • @LightYagami-wt1jw
      @LightYagami-wt1jw Před 5 lety +7

      Hey man love you

    • @qumi369
      @qumi369 Před 4 lety +1

      ayy

  • @theDeModcracy
    @theDeModcracy Před 5 lety +455

    Thank you for doing such great justice to a legend.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +12

      Thanks my man, I did my best with it

    • @sassychick102
      @sassychick102 Před 3 lety +6

      didnt expect to see you here. love your vids

  • @jestersnb9761
    @jestersnb9761 Před 5 lety +2595

    You ready to blow up? CZcams's algorithm's gonna send this to everybody.

  • @francis6489
    @francis6489 Před 5 lety +462

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

    • @nicolegoose567
      @nicolegoose567 Před 5 lety +3

      Honestly.

    • @brynbrew
      @brynbrew Před 5 lety +40

      I call him the godfather of lofi. Because he is...

    • @482.
      @482. Před 4 lety +2

      Shiloh is up there too as most influential

  • @6ix_KG
    @6ix_KG Před 3 lety +184

    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.

  • @jet6220
    @jet6220 Před 5 lety +195

    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

    • @axiomh5805
      @axiomh5805 Před 3 lety +7

      I know the comment's a bit old, but still, I feel you. Luv(sic) pt.1-6 evokes feelings that I can't describe. Very few songs make me feel that way. It holds a dear place in my heart.
      Gone too soon, Seba.

  • @MrLmao9
    @MrLmao9 Před 5 lety +601

    Best recommendation CZcams has given me yet.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +6

    • @zoloswaqqer
      @zoloswaqqer Před 5 lety +2

      Right

    • @useinsight
      @useinsight Před 5 lety +3

      Agreed.

    • @espeon91
      @espeon91 Před 5 lety +3

      Agreed. Now I am going down a lo-fi rabbit-hole :)

    • @MrLmao9
      @MrLmao9 Před 5 lety

      @@espeon91 Best rabbithole I've explored for a while, have fun :)

  • @Itsumi456
    @Itsumi456 Před 5 lety +410

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

  • @staytuned.263
    @staytuned.263 Před 5 lety +145

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

  • @TrueSole201
    @TrueSole201 Před 5 lety +360

    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

    • @spikespiegel9186
      @spikespiegel9186 Před 4 lety +2

      Same for me, from the first time I 've listen to Battlecry my life changed. He was a Genius, with the rare ability ti speak to your soul evene better than yourself. Always grateful to this life for Nujabes, RIP

    • @samuraispike4615
      @samuraispike4615 Před 2 lety +1

      Amen

    • @mutton7891
      @mutton7891 Před 2 lety +3

      Hey just a heads up, his two Samurai Champloo records, Departure and Impression are both getting pressed on vinyl for the first time. You can pre-order them now. His two best albums Metaphorical Music and Modal Soul are also being repressed.

    • @spencergovier2621
      @spencergovier2621 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mutton7891 Yo where abouts could one find these for pre order? any info would be awsome

    • @mutton7891
      @mutton7891 Před 2 lety

      @@spencergovier2621 Rough Trade and Juno have them for pre-order. These will ship from the UK so if you're in the US, it would be cheaper to find other sites.

  • @OniiChin
    @OniiChin Před 5 lety +509

    Normally, I don’t comment or do anything with CZcams 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.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +20

      Thanks @OniiChan this was my life on and off for 6 months, it's the hardest video I've had to write or put together, as well as the longest, but I'm so glad I pushed through and finished it.
      I'm glad Nujabes could do that for you while I can't say the same I also have artists who've helped me through some pretty dark times in my life so I get it. Peace.

    • @johnnyesleo
      @johnnyesleo Před 5 lety +5

      Mine too, mine too... I understand the feeling, his music saved me, and listening it never gets me tired, every time it plays reminds me that struggle and the lessons as scars from battles that witness those moments.

    • @efficientsexy
      @efficientsexy Před 5 lety +5

      Onichann, I love you just because I stumbled upon this comment in an interesting time of my life. Thanks.

    • @InfamousGFox
      @InfamousGFox Před 5 lety +2

      I feel you in him helping you out of a dark moment in life same with me back in 2002.

    • @skintendowii8426
      @skintendowii8426 Před 5 lety +1

      beautiful

  • @eatsh1t
    @eatsh1t Před 5 lety +456

    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.

    • @zepolcin2412
      @zepolcin2412 Před 5 lety +7

      Pedro A. A lot of us had this experience, I myself as well it’s crazy huh idk what to say but keep playing the same grooves for years over and over and the sounds never get stale it doesn’t make sense, I go back and the songs feel new still every play it’s eerie

    • @cocorosh7295
      @cocorosh7295 Před 5 lety +2

      Lo-fi hip hop kinda trash tho 98% of lo-fi sound the same

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran Před 5 lety +2

      Jesus christ. I could have sworn it was just last year. Time is going by faster and faster.

    • @apollospyrol7168
      @apollospyrol7168 Před 4 lety +2

      @@cocorosh7295 i mean isn't it in the same situation as hip hop?

    • @d1sk-cord531
      @d1sk-cord531 Před 4 lety

      I've always hated it being branded as "lo-fi" why not just call it Hip-Hop? he is a DJ/Hip-Hop Producer.

  • @always_serpico
    @always_serpico Před 5 lety +26

    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.

  • @lillil6598
    @lillil6598 Před 5 lety +83

    YES THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT NUJABES

  • @chubbners3436
    @chubbners3436 Před 5 lety +566

    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.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +21

      He'll live on

    • @nihal2055
      @nihal2055 Před 5 lety +7

      @@Stevem im happy af dude! Happy af! You did a great job!

    • @stoli8226
      @stoli8226 Před 5 lety +1

      same

    • @Manly-Tears
      @Manly-Tears Před 5 lety +5

      He's still famous, I'd say. Just dig a bit into Japanese music, and you'll see it in your recommendations or bound to come across with artists influenced by him.

    • @entroducingjpeg
      @entroducingjpeg Před 4 lety +1

      He's actually really popular among Hip Hop heads like me

  • @xanderuchida2398
    @xanderuchida2398 Před 5 lety +114

    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.

  • @essenel
    @essenel Před 5 lety +42

    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.

    • @d1sk-cord531
      @d1sk-cord531 Před 4 lety +2

      Nujabes, Dilla, Eyedea, and Guru for me.

  • @cal4837
    @cal4837 Před 5 lety +52

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

  • @josepholague925
    @josepholague925 Před 5 lety +441

    Nujabes is not dead.
    Just press play. 🎧🎵

    • @OvPdTurtle
      @OvPdTurtle Před 5 lety +32

      This is literally half the comments on the videos of his music

    • @sanzhartenizbaev
      @sanzhartenizbaev Před 3 lety +2

      @@OvPdTurtle Nujabes is not dead.
      Just press play. 🎧🎵

    • @cmonbruh6636
      @cmonbruh6636 Před 2 lety

      Deep

  • @summons1063
    @summons1063 Před 5 lety +36

    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.

  • @turtlesyoungx3
    @turtlesyoungx3 Před 5 lety +64

    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.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +6

      I'm glad to hear honestly I'd never expected to hear that so many times in the comments, Nujabes seems to have such a special place in many peoples hearts

  • @mrhaveaniceday6230
    @mrhaveaniceday6230 Před 5 lety +100

    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.

  • @SakuraBlade
    @SakuraBlade Před 5 lety +97

    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.*

    • @seb1520
      @seb1520 Před 4 lety

      Luv Sic still causes me to cry when I really listen to the lyrics... pt 2 and 6 especially. Pt 2 I feel hopeful for the future and that knowing that no matter how bad things seem, it will get better. Luv sic pt 6 feels like such a send off and so perfectly created for a grand finale that I sometimes sob just listening to it. The purity and effort that was put into it, and knowing the history of discovering the track on his phone after the accident by Shing02 just adds so many layers of emotions. We’re extremely fortunate to have pt 6 actually release because the chances of actually missing it were pretty high. I’m grateful Shing02 continues to spread his legacy

  • @Skullgrin140
    @Skullgrin140 Před 5 lety +46

    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.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah I'm hoping a lot of new fans come from this video, some of this info was super hard to find

    • @ariannaadornowilliams9780
      @ariannaadornowilliams9780 Před 4 lety

      Stevem Thank you so much!

  • @junkyardsoul3757
    @junkyardsoul3757 Před 5 lety +43

    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.

    • @stanchern3796
      @stanchern3796 Před 5 lety

      Yeah.
      One vital point to consider though - is that it's not exactly about the typhoon, but about WW2. Try google it / or find the youtube version with lyrics in comments.
      Peace.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +1

      So is the typhoon a metaphor for world war II

    • @stanchern3796
      @stanchern3796 Před 5 lety

      @@Stevem Probably, that's the date when Battle of Midway took place in 1942. And most of the casualties from Japanese side happened that day.
      At first I also thought it was literally about a typhoon, yet I couldn't google any significant ones occurring in / near Japan on June 6 (considering the year the song was written in)

    • @maggals
      @maggals Před 2 lety

      ahh same the first time i heard it i had it on replay for hours before i fell asleep

  • @sofiana580
    @sofiana580 Před rokem +14

    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

  • @Loisraf
    @Loisraf Před 5 lety +66

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

    • @zatoichiMiyamoto
      @zatoichiMiyamoto Před 4 lety

      And his work as Producer and Curator! All the inspiration! Without him i probably would never be able to know all the new Japan Jazz music like Soil&Pimp, Jaberloop, Tri4th, Re-trick and many others, aswell as instrumental hiphop like Uyama or Kenichiro Nishihara.
      The world owes too much to Seba Jun.

  • @geauxtama
    @geauxtama Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @GarudaPSN
    @GarudaPSN Před 5 lety +26

    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.

  • @Hamsolo98
    @Hamsolo98 Před 5 lety +29

    What a great late birthday gift for Nujabes⭐️

  • @--Paws--
    @--Paws-- Před 5 lety +232

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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +82

      In the Aesthetic and for Westerner's I'm sure he was a key influencer

    • @deafbyhiphop
      @deafbyhiphop Před 5 lety +17

      In hip hop in general

    • @dREAMER3001
      @dREAMER3001 Před 5 lety +13

      No doubt of it. Thanks to him I discovered this genre that now days I love.

    • @SiiNTi
      @SiiNTi Před 5 lety +21

      HE CREATED LOFI. People are so uncultured if they don't know this.

    • @benvalenz1888
      @benvalenz1888 Před 5 lety

      Guaranteed

  • @itschoke
    @itschoke Před 3 lety +8

    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.

  • @maymunca
    @maymunca Před 5 lety +13

    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.

  • @kermitsippintea7433
    @kermitsippintea7433 Před 5 lety +7

    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

  • @DeadP47
    @DeadP47 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @PadChennington
    @PadChennington Před 5 lety +35

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

  • @GhostTwinkek
    @GhostTwinkek Před 11 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @MCPeeBoy
    @MCPeeBoy Před 8 měsíci +4

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

  • @elpokitolama
    @elpokitolama Před 5 lety +24

    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!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +3

      I had a great year in 2018, saw a ton of growth on the channel and I'm hoping to see the same this year

  • @Hultiore
    @Hultiore Před 5 lety +11

    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.

  • @greatchief2300
    @greatchief2300 Před 5 lety +14

    I don't think ill ever stop listening to nujabes

  • @moo349
    @moo349 Před 4 lety +2

    Love everything about this video. The voice filtering you use, the history and knowledge, and my favorite artist. Thank you for making this

  • @_NIKOS9_NIKOS
    @_NIKOS9_NIKOS Před 5 lety +34

    Man, this video/tribute is just beautiful

  • @MTVJavier
    @MTVJavier Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @cakeee5720
    @cakeee5720 Před 5 lety +18

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

  • @AsuraOkami
    @AsuraOkami Před rokem +6

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

  • @alecbrown6409
    @alecbrown6409 Před 5 lety +13

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

  • @NidorinaKaterina
    @NidorinaKaterina Před 5 lety +13

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

  • @xt5916
    @xt5916 Před 5 lety +1

    omg nujabes is definitely one of my favorite jazz rap artist & producer, and finally you made a video for him!!

  • @skintendowii8426
    @skintendowii8426 Před 5 lety +2

    really really really happy you made this video.

  • @RADII_Media
    @RADII_Media Před 5 lety +15

    this is really well produced, man. nice job

  • @heartfeltfancy
    @heartfeltfancy Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @Elrikkardo
    @Elrikkardo Před 5 lety

    This had been sat in my watch later for weeks, and I'm glad I've finally taken the time to sit down and watch it!

  • @diogeneslantern18
    @diogeneslantern18 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for making this 😭

  • @p.mendizabal3430
    @p.mendizabal3430 Před 5 lety +8

    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"

  • @peterbrooke7146
    @peterbrooke7146 Před 5 lety +8

    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!

  • @ashaweiner
    @ashaweiner Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @Userdoesnotexit
    @Userdoesnotexit Před 5 lety +14

    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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +2

      I'm glad I came into the picture in your time of need

  • @davidgn40
    @davidgn40 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @KhariShootYourShot92
    @KhariShootYourShot92 Před 5 lety +19

    This shit is soooo dope and much needed

  • @ramm0
    @ramm0 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @THELAZOR115
    @THELAZOR115 Před 5 lety +8

    happy to see people are still thinking about this wonderfull artist

  • @CAkidTalks
    @CAkidTalks Před 5 lety +104

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

  • @DonSultanable
    @DonSultanable Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video,
    Nujabes is one of my favorite musicians and it's important that people know about him and his work!

  • @arthurvincere9919
    @arthurvincere9919 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you, and bless your soul for making this.

  • @chiefs2pretty4radio
    @chiefs2pretty4radio Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @LieLikesMusic
    @LieLikesMusic Před 5 lety +13

    Cool stuff!

  • @angel1638
    @angel1638 Před 4 lety

    Man... this was so well produced. Thanks for creating this.
    It definitely was moving. My heart felt so bittersweet while watching this, I was close to bawling.

  • @alexturpin3026
    @alexturpin3026 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant video and an amazing tribute 👏

  • @nikzam4368
    @nikzam4368 Před 5 lety +9

    i miss this guy

  • @taejules1482
    @taejules1482 Před rokem +3

    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 🕊️🙏🏾

  • @drunkmasterOK
    @drunkmasterOK Před 3 lety

    Much love for this video.
    You brought some warmth to this cloudy autumn day...
    Nujabes, J Dilla, Cookin` Soul in my heart.

  • @zs491
    @zs491 Před 5 lety

    Dope video. Thanks for the upload.

  • @okanegatari
    @okanegatari Před 5 lety +6

    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

  • @vantrickpaughney3830
    @vantrickpaughney3830 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @thefrozensun
    @thefrozensun Před 5 lety

    Thank you for creating this

  • @beansntoastyt2616
    @beansntoastyt2616 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely phenomenal video. Literally one of the greatest videos I've ever witnessed on youtube. Perfection, and for a perfect artist.

  • @ninjabreadman8166
    @ninjabreadman8166 Před 5 lety +5

    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.

    • @darylsebastian1289
      @darylsebastian1289 Před 5 lety +1

      Waltz for Life Will Born in my opinion is hands down my favourite collaboration Nujabes and Hiroto has done together

  • @DABUNGINATOR
    @DABUNGINATOR Před 2 lety +5

    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.

  • @ct-ef6wx
    @ct-ef6wx Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making this.

  • @MoonlightRaven_
    @MoonlightRaven_ Před 5 lety

    an absolutely astounding tribute and summary of Jun's life and music, you brought me to tears. thank you.

  • @neliitsme
    @neliitsme Před 5 lety +3

    Amazing video, thank you for making this.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety +1

      More than happy to

  • @bennyfinnigin9397
    @bennyfinnigin9397 Před 5 lety +10

    This was an important analysis video

  • @ryanwardell9975
    @ryanwardell9975 Před 5 lety

    Man, his music got me through some rough times... thank you for making this video, I hope more people will listen to his music and get inspired.

  • @danielrivera6899
    @danielrivera6899 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for properly recognising this wonderful man! I subbed!

  • @charliecrome207
    @charliecrome207 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @LeoSeysRawr
    @LeoSeysRawr Před 5 lety +3

    Im glad to see Nujabes coming back, thank you for this great video! hope you would post the songs you used some of them i cant even recognize!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  Před 5 lety

      alll in the pinned comment my friend

  • @TodayGarage
    @TodayGarage Před 5 lety +1

    Killer video man. I appreciate the time you put into this.

  • @vash5208
    @vash5208 Před 5 lety

    Great video! Absolutely loved it, wish i could like more than once!

  • @roselalonde8783
    @roselalonde8783 Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @elMore1107
    @elMore1107 Před 5 lety +4

    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

  • @PauloCesar-wd6ok
    @PauloCesar-wd6ok Před 5 lety

    Preeeecious video! Thank you for the nice work, Nujabes deserves that.

  • @mikeperez2239
    @mikeperez2239 Před 5 lety

    Amazing video! Glad to see others enjoy his music.

  • @DWRKxMonkey
    @DWRKxMonkey Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @SoundsOfSushi
    @SoundsOfSushi Před 4 lety +8

    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.

  • @Thomas-px2lh
    @Thomas-px2lh Před 4 lety

    Thanks for a great vid. I've discovered this man's music this year and 2019 will always sound like him now.

  • @eavesdropswhispers2598

    thank you for making this