Nujabes
| Nujabes a.k.a Jun Seba |
| Birth name |
(瀬葉潤, Jun Seba) |
| Born |
February 7, 1974(1974-02-07) |
| Origin |
Nishiazabu, Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| Died |
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
February 26, 2010(2010-02-26) (aged 36) |
| Genres |
Hip hop, trip hop, cool jazz, Nu jazz, Jazz hop |
| Occupations |
Producer, DJ, composer, arranger |
| Years active |
1996–2010 |
| Labels |
Hydeout Productions |
| Website |
Hydeout Productions |
Jun Seba (瀬場潤, Seba Jun?, February 7, 1974 – February 26, 2010) was a Japanese hip hop producer and DJ who recorded under the name Nujabes (ヌジャベス, Nujabesu?), the reverse spelling of his name in Japanese order. Nujabes was also owner of the Shibuya record stores, T Records and Guinness Records and founder of the independent label Hydeout Productions.
In addition to Japanese artists like Uyama Hiroto, Shing02 and Minmi, Nujabes collaborated with Nitish underground American hip hop acts CYNE, Cise Starr (as a solo apart from the hiphop collective CYNE), Apani B, Five Deez, Substantial, CL Smooth, Terry Callier, as well as British rapper Funky DL. He was also a member of the production duo Urbanforest, an experimental collaboration with Nao T.[1] His track "Feather" drew attention from underground hip hop listeners.
Nujabes was one of the most prolific contributors to the background music and soundtracks of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a feudal Japan setting with modern anachronisms, especially in regard to hip hop culture.[2]
A distinguishing feature of Nujabes' sound is his incorporation of Jazz samples in his tunes. For an example, the track "The Final View" on his album Metaphorical Music features the Jazz Standard "Love Theme From Spartacus" by Pianist Barry Harris, as played by Saxophonist Yusef Lateef, sampled over the track. Nujabes incorporates Lateef's head melody on oboe, cuts of his solos, and background piano comping in his piece.
On February 26, 2010, Jun Seba was involved in a traffic accident upon exiting the Shuto Expressway late at night. He died at a hospital in Shibuya Ward after failed efforts to revive him. He was 36 years old. There was a private burial with only family in attendance. Hydeout Productions has stated that Nujabes has left behind tracks which they plan to release in the near future.[3]
Discography
Studio Albums
Anthologies
Single Albums
Compilations
Production
References
External links
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Nujabes |
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| Date of birth |
February 7, 1974 |
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| Date of death |
February 26, 2010 |
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