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
e22.com/nujabes
I Have Posted That Video Some Time Ago Its A Video Produced By A Fan Of Nujabes For A Great Song..
You Are A Flower
You Are A River
You Are A Rainbow..
R.I.P Nujabes Thanks For Your Music You ll Live Throught It..
12 comments:
What a BIG loss! That's very sad & I can't believe it's almost a month ago!
R.I.P. Jun Seba - Nujabes
"2nd2NONE MagNifiCent JapaneseJazzyHipHop Artist"
Peace+LOve
Frank
RIP Nujabes
Big loss to the scene
His songs keep on shining like stars forever.
R.I.P.
RIP Nujabes
RIP, huge loss for us. Sad news. Nujabas was amazing. ohhh damn it is sad.
That kills me.... I discovered Nujabes 4 yrs ago and his music made me dream of Japan sooo much. I had the chance to live in Japan for 8 months and I bought everything that he worked on. I went to his store in Shibuya Tokyo...and he was there and I was buying his stuff...! only great memories.
At least he influenced tons of Japanese producers and his legacy will continue to exist. Its an awful news... DAMN. I wanted more stuff from him... RIP NUJABES
Another Star Fallen, RIP NUJAB :-(
wtf! how did he die?
Nujabes music was always a light in the darkness, pure music. Lol I know it may sound cheap but his music is so hard to explain.
RIP NUJABES
You will be Greatly missed
Rest in Peace, its just another sad moment :(
RIP a hero.
:(
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