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  • @Stevem
    @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +991

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

    • @joshuajohn5089
      @joshuajohn5089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @applecrave1097
      @applecrave1097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Corrections
      Cise Star is pronounced (Pre)cise Star

    • @SwaggerLikeUz
      @SwaggerLikeUz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2082

    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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

    • @JoeyKickz
      @JoeyKickz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m JoeyKickz and I approve this message

    • @danithegamer7992
      @danithegamer7992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Thepunchthatrockedtheworld
      @Thepunchthatrockedtheworld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @CapperCritic
      @CapperCritic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Or u just come from Samurai Champloo and discover him

  • @TheAnimeMan
    @TheAnimeMan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1468

    Fantastic video.
    Well done!

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

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

    • @lillil6598
      @lillil6598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      OH SHIT JOEY

    • @LightYagami-wt1jw
      @LightYagami-wt1jw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hey man love you

    • @qumi369
      @qumi369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ayy

  • @midormeepo
    @midormeepo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +900

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

    • @JulianKumai
      @JulianKumai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mid or meepo my boy mid or meepo

    • @azammel8278
      @azammel8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wtf arw you doing here

    • @nmarcs900
      @nmarcs900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      DOTA2 players got some culture dud

    • @enfinite1597
      @enfinite1597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ey yo whatt

    • @jetgamez643
      @jetgamez643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dota + lofi

  • @6ix_KG
    @6ix_KG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    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.

    • @Yggdrasil30
      @Yggdrasil30 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      poetic af

    • @braydenapera7750
      @braydenapera7750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      modern day shakespeare

    • @inthaface4488
      @inthaface4488 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s actually a word for that my friend. You described anemoia perfectly.

    • @alfredomuse1960
      @alfredomuse1960 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thats a quote, not an original statement@@Yggdrasil30

  • @jestersnb9761
    @jestersnb9761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2603

    You ready to blow up? TH-cam's algorithm's gonna send this to everybody.

  • @theDeModcracy
    @theDeModcracy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    Thank you for doing such great justice to a legend.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks my man, I did my best with it

    • @sassychick102
      @sassychick102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      didnt expect to see you here. love your vids

  • @OniiChin
    @OniiChin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    Normally, I don’t comment or do anything with TH-cam 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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @InfamousGFox
      @InfamousGFox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @skintendowii8426
      @skintendowii8426 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      beautiful

  • @jet6220
    @jet6220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @francis6489
    @francis6489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +465

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

    • @nicolegoose567
      @nicolegoose567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Honestly.

    • @brynbrew
      @brynbrew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

    • @482.
      @482. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shiloh is up there too as most influential

  • @TrueSole201
    @TrueSole201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @mutton7891
      @mutton7891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @mutton7891
      @mutton7891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @Itsumi456
    @Itsumi456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

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

    • @Rerfire
      @Rerfire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *In 2021 too brotther

    • @edzvalt7217
      @edzvalt7217 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In 2023 even

    • @AntLi0n
      @AntLi0n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      2023

    • @jnjokes9177
      @jnjokes9177 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      in 2024

  • @MrLmao9
    @MrLmao9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    Best recommendation TH-cam has given me yet.

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    • @zoloswaqqer
      @zoloswaqqer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right

    • @useinsight
      @useinsight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed.

    • @espeon91
      @espeon91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @MrLmao9
      @MrLmao9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @always_serpico
    @always_serpico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

  • @chubbners3436
    @chubbners3436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +565

    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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He'll live on

    • @nihal2055
      @nihal2055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @stoli8226
      @stoli8226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same

    • @Manly-Tears
      @Manly-Tears 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @essenel
    @essenel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nujabes, Dilla, Eyedea, and Guru for me.

  • @eatsh1t
    @eatsh1t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ZeranZeran
      @ZeranZeran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @apollospyrol7168
      @apollospyrol7168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @d1sk-cord531
      @d1sk-cord531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lillil6598
    @lillil6598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    YES THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT NUJABES

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No probs

  • @xanderuchida2398
    @xanderuchida2398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mrhaveaniceday6230
    @mrhaveaniceday6230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @josepholague925
    @josepholague925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    Nujabes is not dead.
    Just press play. 🎧🎵

    • @OvPdTurtle
      @OvPdTurtle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @sanzhartenizbaev
      @sanzhartenizbaev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @cmonbruh6636
      @cmonbruh6636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deep

  • @junkyardsoul3757
    @junkyardsoul3757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So is the typhoon a metaphor for world war II

    • @stanchern3796
      @stanchern3796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SakuraBlade
    @SakuraBlade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @turtlesyoungx3
    @turtlesyoungx3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @summons1063
    @summons1063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @sofiana580
    @sofiana580 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Skullgrin140
    @Skullgrin140 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stevem Thank you so much!

  • @cal4837
    @cal4837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

  • @Loisraf
    @Loisraf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @GarudaPSN
    @GarudaPSN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @DeadP47
    @DeadP47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @itschoke
    @itschoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @--Paws--
    @--Paws-- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +232

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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

    • @deafbyhiphop
      @deafbyhiphop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      In hip hop in general

    • @dREAMER3001
      @dREAMER3001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @SiiNTi
      @SiiNTi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @benvalenz1888
      @benvalenz1888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guaranteed

  • @maymunca
    @maymunca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @geauxtama
    @geauxtama ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Hamsolo98
    @Hamsolo98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What a great late birthday gift for Nujabes⭐️

  • @_NIKOS9_NIKOS
    @_NIKOS9_NIKOS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Man, this video/tribute is just beautiful

  • @kermitsippintea7433
    @kermitsippintea7433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @elpokitolama
    @elpokitolama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @GhostTwinkek
    @GhostTwinkek ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @PadChennington
    @PadChennington 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @peterbrooke7146
    @peterbrooke7146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Hultiore
    @Hultiore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @davidgn40
    @davidgn40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @MTVJavier
    @MTVJavier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @okanegatari
    @okanegatari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @alecbrown6409
    @alecbrown6409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @AsuraOkami
    @AsuraOkami ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @NidorinaKaterina
    @NidorinaKaterina 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @p.mendizabal3430
    @p.mendizabal3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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"

  • @CAkidTalks
    @CAkidTalks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe one day

    • @VeeceeGraibus
      @VeeceeGraibus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Smokie Boof *nujabes*

    • @CAkidTalks
      @CAkidTalks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VeeceeGraibus nujabus

    • @lemmegetauhh1785
      @lemmegetauhh1785 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol im pretty sure he didn't care

    • @NikosWorld123
      @NikosWorld123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed 💯

  • @MCPeeBoy
    @MCPeeBoy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @Userdoesnotexit
    @Userdoesnotexit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @KhariShootYourShot92
    @KhariShootYourShot92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This shit is soooo dope and much needed

  • @THELAZOR115
    @THELAZOR115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    happy to see people are still thinking about this wonderfull artist

  • @Dbales34
    @Dbales34 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @RADII_Media
    @RADII_Media 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this is really well produced, man. nice job

    • @Stevem
      @Stevem  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks :)

  • @bennyfinnigin9397
    @bennyfinnigin9397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was an important analysis video

  • @ninjabreadman8166
    @ninjabreadman8166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chiefs2pretty4radio
    @chiefs2pretty4radio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @roselalonde8783
    @roselalonde8783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @DWRKxMonkey
    @DWRKxMonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @cakeee5720
    @cakeee5720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @Dbales34
    @Dbales34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DABUNGINATOR
    @DABUNGINATOR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @vantrickpaughney3830
    @vantrickpaughney3830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @greatchief2300
    @greatchief2300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't think ill ever stop listening to nujabes

  • @jeffu_
    @jeffu_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @elMore1107
    @elMore1107 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @taejules1482
    @taejules1482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🕊️🙏🏾

  • @heartfeltfancy
    @heartfeltfancy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @goobert2469
    @goobert2469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favourite video essay about Nujabes!

  • @SkyBlew
    @SkyBlew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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! 💙✌🏾🎨⛅

    • @0925darkstar
      @0925darkstar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey skyblew love your music man, especially your keys to survival

  • @Cloudsurfer69
    @Cloudsurfer69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @SoundsOfSushi
    @SoundsOfSushi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @buckfudker880
    @buckfudker880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @charliecrome207
    @charliecrome207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @tammyr.5203
    @tammyr.5203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @josephjr
    @josephjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

    • @josephjr
      @josephjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the video btw

  • @SpaceMonkiiBob
    @SpaceMonkiiBob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @LieLikesMusic
    @LieLikesMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Cool stuff!

  • @afrikasmith1049
    @afrikasmith1049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @Zach-sx8cm
    @Zach-sx8cm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @samutalyist994
    @samutalyist994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally, I've been waiting for a video like this, evertime i listen to nujabes I get nostalgic.my dad introduced me to nujabes in 2009 and I loved it

    • @zatoichiMiyamoto
      @zatoichiMiyamoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      my little 1 1/2 year old daughter already knows how to pronounce Nujabes.

  • @wynntaylor1
    @wynntaylor1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @Old_Man_Jay
    @Old_Man_Jay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @ashaweiner
    @ashaweiner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @woooffbetweenFlairandJlethal
    @woooffbetweenFlairandJlethal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @apex3d595
    @apex3d595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @josemadrigal4937
    @josemadrigal4937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this. R.I.P. Seba Jun

  • @dft3745
    @dft3745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love this video and this artist, thank you

  • @diogeneslantern18
    @diogeneslantern18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this 😭

  • @pokeninja97
    @pokeninja97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @xt5916
    @xt5916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nikzam4368
    @nikzam4368 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i miss this guy

  • @ToeM8
    @ToeM8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @OokamiDaBoi1da
    @OokamiDaBoi1da 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @ramm0
    @ramm0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Shredow2
    @Shredow2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been listening to Nujabes for years now. Man is a legend taken from us before his time.