I discovered Nujabes in February. I'm Chilean and my family has this tradition where after you turn 15 everyone chips in to gift you a trip outside Chile with one of your respective parent (usually daughters with mothers and sons with fathers). Long story short my dad couldn't leave the country and though we weren't struggling financially, we were going through a low point at the time (now we're a lot better). So I didn't get the trip (I'm the youngest of 5 siblings so I was pretty bummed). Years passed and my dad kept going on about how he wanted to take me to San Francisco because that's where he and my mom went shortly after meeting and really fell in love, so in turn he loves the city. I turn 19 and to my surprise my gift is a trip along the west coast of the US! I could go on about the whole thing, but there was this one moment that will always stick with me. We were at Golden Gate Park (me and my dad) and this beautiful sunny day turns to the most heavy rain in the world. Seeking refuge we got into the first café we could find, just outside on of the entrances of the park. Once inside we order two BLTs (we were starving) and sit with our drinks. As I watch outside the window how it rained in the city, "Luv(sic) Part 2" kicks in, and my dad starts telling me how the whole experience this far (we were kinda at the end of the trip) was one of the best things in his life, because he did it with me. So we kept on talking, ended up having a very chill but emotional conversation while the rest of the record was playing. As we left, I ask the girl in the counter what was playing and she sends a link to the songs, songs that I have been playing non stop since I got back home.
Luv Sic Part 1 - He is dreaming of love Luv Sic Part 2 - He lives among love, but not with it Luv Sic Part 3 - He actively seeks love Luv Sic Part 4 - He experiences love Luv Sic Part 5 - He loses love Luv Sic Part 6 - He is stronger for having known love
Thanks for saying this. Shing02 and Nujabes had one of those rare collaborations where you just know they were born to create together; but that sometimes means we conflate them and don't see the contributions of the individual. Not only is Shing02 still touring, he's an outspoken peace advocate and the kind of human you'd expect listening to his lyrics. If y'all love Nujabes, give love to his #1 partner in rhyme.
Exactly, Nujabes established the hexalogy's thematic foundation through instrumental alone, and then Shing02's lyrics complemented that feeling by expressing it in a language humans can process more consciously
@megadot said it best: "The first song is discovery. The second song is falling in love. The third is about taking all the bullshit out and live simple. The fourth song is about growing old together. The fifth is about loss and the hopefulness associated with it... And the final song is about meeting once again, in the afterlife. This is what life should be. Everyone is always yearning for love, luv sic. And here's hoping everyone gets theirs before the end."
I met this lovely guy online 2 years ago because we somehow had Nujabes as our common interest. He’s French and I’m Japanese but we both know a little English. Mainly we bonded over Nujabes, especially the Luvsic Hexalogy. When we first met, we were just listening to his songs while trying our best to communicate. It was hard but we had fun. We both learn more English and talked better. He asked me to be his girlfriend and been together ever since. It’s a LDR right now but we’re both looking forward to see each other again.
Live a good life, you two. I could only dream of getting into a relationship, so I hope other couples cherish their time together, something I can't do.
Every time when I feel my life is in chaos or my thoughts run wild in a negative way and the future seems so uncertain that it brings me down. I take a breather and just put on jams like this to help me through these tough times. Music soothes the soul. Peace and love everyone. Loving these comments!
DAN THE MAN REVIEWS Foreal! and its weird cause I think Nujabes deserves more recognition, but at the same time he's like a good secret I don't want anybody else to discover, just my music :D
Same here! I trip out when I heard my neighbors blast Nujabes! I went into my room & cranked up my stereo put that Under the Hood jam on & returned the favor! lol It's a good secret club to be in!
inventor68 Been on TH-cam for years, yet this is my first comment. Wanted to let you know your comment gave me feels for some reason... I don’t know you, yet i feel a connection since we both appreciate the music left by someone truly wonderful. Wishing you and your son nothing but the best.
Nujabes had the ability to bring so many people together and create TH-cam comment sections that have virtually no hostility. Now that's something special.
same,. I actually ended up being disappointed by samurai champloo, but it still holds the merit of introducing me to nujabes, shing02 and actually hip-hop in general (which i hated before that)
I was in 5th grade when my mom bought me the first season of Samurai Champloo on DVD. It came with a Nujabes music sampler, and it changed everything I knew about music at that young age. Now, I'm 20 years old, and his sound brings about this gentle and euphoric nostalgia that i can't even explain. I wake up every day thankful for the time that this man spent on earth, and his ability to create some of the most beautiful soundscapes I have ever heard. Luv(sic) makes me laugh and cry every time I listen to it.
Having some issues with my life. Barely able to go on, almost gave up. I remembered this mix of all 6 parts. Instantly found an empty room in the dark, put headphones in, and rejoiced. This music can save lives...
+Mufflee Never give up, man. You're strong, you can overcome anything. There's a lot of shit out there, but in the end we are all interconnected souls, I hope you can feel my strength trying to cheer you up. Stand up again, let's keep walking.
You cannot give up. I know I am a random Internet stranger whom you will more than likely never meet, however, your loss would be exponential. You are an individual, much like I. I myself have undergone circumstances that most would seem catastrophic, but yet I continue. We've both been at the end of the rope, but we hang on. Why? Because of love. Music. Art. Beauty. Losing you would be like losing a star that someone looks forward to seeing everyday. You can't take that away from someone. I've never met you, but I love you.
BTW LYRICS: -part 1 [Verse 1: Shing02] Lovesick like a dog with canine sensitivity Developing this new theory of relativity Connecting our souls resting in captivity Positive life sacrifice what it is to me Our history, only a quarter of a century Reality, sitting on the shoulders of our chemistry See ain't no mystery, the colors that we mix will set the mind free Let the blind see beyond harmony! Breathe life into dead space blow away clouds of doubt New territory we determine to be Everything a safe haven it's supposed to be Now it might seem distant but the time is near When our thoughts take off and split the atmosphere Pure sound wave travel semi-infinitely Plus I'll see you there utmost definitely [Hook] Cause the beat plus the melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently Cause your beat plus the melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently [Verse 2: Shing02] Good gracious, every process has a genesis and ends with a revelation God bless this opportunity for me to find a voice For some words that have waited for way too long Low wages, Small tips on the avenue Never wasted, all hits for a revenue Haven't you heard the news lately? Seems we've been living for some time in a purgatory But yo, I thought I knew what a love song sound like But I felt a warmer tune in the sunlight I could still hear it in my room past midnight Gotta move, take a solo cruise in the moon light Sometimes I do forget, Oh how much we could ease the lives we lead If we learn to let go, the reins that we hold Return to our souls, and the spirit let flow So you see, upon everyday faced there's a million shades to Express definition of grace But the method I choose my prerogative There's so much love in me I got to give [Hook] [Verse 3: Shing02] Oh how I could write a book on how you make me feel But how about this song that I wrote for you? What I feel like...I wanna put my trusts in these simple words For you to feel what I'm saying, what you feel like? Reminisce about the little episodes that we shared together Remember the time that you told me In the cold night, to relax when all I knew was to hold tight Remember the time that I spoke to the crowd in a full house and Realizes that you was my ace? I was the joker on the stage singing the blues All eyes on me and had nothing to prove But yo, I thought I knew what a diamond shine like But I felt a sharper love in the limelight From the queen of hearts watching me quietly from the upper deck balcony Sometimes I do suspect, I'm an actor in a well-scripted live divine comedy When I look back, that frozen slice of time and try to defrost the senses lost Now enough with the metaphors, the motivation that I wrote this letter for For you to know that the music helps carry on Like you say a new day will bring us tomorrow... [Hook: x2] Cause my beat plus your melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently Cause your beat plus the melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently Cause your beat plus my melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently Cause your beat plus the melody Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently / / / / / -part 2 [Verse 1: Shing02] Once again, now where do I start, dear love Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here Every morn' I awake from a cavernous night Sometimes still pondering the previous plight Seems life done changed long time no speak Nowadays I often forget the day of the week Taking it by stride if you know what I mean No harm done, no offense taken by me So let's rap, we'll catch up to par, what's the haps? Perhaps we're even closer Now after, all things considered on this side of the planet Couldn't pick a better time even if we planned it To come clean and candid if I have to Oh what I wouldn't trade for your laughter Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting Even better than the real thing It's like the God in me saw the devil in you I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds Chorus C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E evidently, see every song has a sequel Never same, everything but the name, all fresh just like back then, how we do everyday C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E eloquently, see every dream has a part two Never same, you got to keep it tight, always just like back then, now hear me out [Verse 2: Shing02] Once together, now where do we go, dear divine I pray that you keep watching over us From the heavens where light is the nucleus To this space filled with darkness and negative matter Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather, feel when I leave this shell eventually Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually Imagination brings bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss Victory comes in small packages like a leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove From above, then I'm gonna rhyme love Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am, a man full of S-I-N It's like the devil in me saw the God in you You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain That came from the ocean that flowed from the river I'm a believer, firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots Science plus Arts multiplied by Faith then divided by the number of our ethnic race Let me mention what I've been thinking How to save the children, when the ship is sinking So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns Everything is relative when it's all in the family of man Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one All formulas equalize under the Sun, amen [Bridge] The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music In times of need I won't be leaving you sick The beat plus the melody's the recipe Your vibe surely brings out the best in me The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music In times of need I won't be leaving you sick The beat plus the melody's the recipe All good souls lost may they rest in peace [Bridge] The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music In times of need I won't be leaving you sick The beat plus the melody's the recipe Your vibe surely brings out the best in me The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music In times of need I won't be leaving you sick The beat plus the melody's the recipe Hip-hop world wide we got to live in peace, like that / / / / / -part 3 [Hook: Shing02 (x2)] It's funny how the music put times in perspective Add a soundtrack to your life and perfect it Whenever you are feeling blue keep walking and we can get far Wherever you are [Verse 1: Shing02] Like a movie that you can't predict Like a book that you can't resist I sing along a song that's oh so sensual Bring along a sip to make it all so sexual Verbally that is, making love to the music means vibing to the beat at night With the whole city fast asleep, out cold True words seem to rise to the lips, take hold Of a poet in me, most powerfully I feel free when the world doesn't owe it to me It's so hard to find a gig that lives up to the billing Trying to find a reason to work, god willing I admit, my thinking is wishful Like a star upon a child gazing up to the ceiling How far do we have to stretch the truth To fit the lifestyles borrowed and overdue? We can take it all back to the register And start all over from the canister Let's break it all down into pieces of bright Moments that pass by like a meteorite Throw on your favorite reel that's good to go On the analog player watch the people glow Sit back to the breeze let the memories flow Comedy tragedy all the highs and lows [Hook] [Verse 2: Shing02] Like your moves that I can't predict Like your look that I can't resist The ting-a-ling feeling was oh so mutual The lingering appeal was so unusual Herbally what is, medicine to a lone soul can become poison to some With the whole body fast asleep, out cold True vision seem to come to the eye, take hold Of a prophet in me most visibly I see clear when the world doesn't show it to me It's so hard to make sense in a cycle of billing Trying to find a reason to quit and make a killing I admit, our dealing is painful Like a star upon a child staring down from the ceiling How far do we have to stretch the picture Before pixelating the human texture? We can take it all back to the register And start all over from the canister Let's save it all up for an ultimate prize Homecoming gathering with a big surprise Throw on your favorite record that's good to go On the analog table and it's hooked to blow Sit back with ease and hear the emcee flow Hi hat kick drum all the highs and lows [Hook] [Verse 3: Shing02] Um, third time's the charm, hopefully When I chime on your door you'd still let me in After all these years The room that you caved in my heart is exactly the same as you left it I realize that you have moved on New styles and cliques like them silent flicks I'm speechless in this golden occasion The beautiful expression on the silver creation This time I'd like to keep in touch I'm a little bit wiser, a whole lot tougher If I suffer through another nightmare tonight We'll chalk it up as another chapter to write, all right? Or wrong or somewhere down the middle of the road I wanna see you again in a scene with the backdrop a perfect ten And the music can take us back to the spot right then From black and white to a sepia tone Some dreams come with a tint or in monochrome From black and white to my skin tone Some dreams have a stint on the microphone [Hook] [Verse 4: Shing02] Okay we can take it all back to the register And start all over from the canister Let's break it all down into pieces of bright Moments that pass by like a meteorite Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll On the analog trail and you look the role Just stroll through the trees and let your miseries go Sunshine hurricane all the highs and lows We can take it all back to the register And start all over from the canister Let's break it all down into pieces of bright Moments that pass by like a meteorite / / / / / -part 4 [Hook] Snow flakes in January Heart warm like February I wouldn't ordinarily March to the drum, play a fool like April May the best dance in a Juno bridal Power of the will, Julius and Augustus Aw you know, it's just us In a new semester, back in September Boy, I wonder if you still remember [Verse 1: shing02] Meet me half way from mars to venus Beep beep, the chase is on between us Retweet the sweetest piece of confection Hand made device for remote connection Ask a question Wait for an answer and make a suggestion A time and a place for a first impression Second and third to a fourth dimension Rise above the weights that hold us captive To a square, swear that I, I the captain to Cruise in sci-fi, red sky burn like sapphire A moth to a fire, but we can fly higher Till we reach an apex We fit tight like a glove with the latex Bring it down to earth for a cooling session Laying sideways and glazed in essence Gazed each other in the eye to find galaxies of Uncharted nebulas Heard joy over spilled milk on a quilt, of lavender Woven in the fabric of our calendar Dress up at the end of October Give thanks to the fam in November A cold but cozy December And we're back to the origin, so let me begin [Hook] [Verse 2: shing02] When you took my hand, I couldn't hide it Way too delighted Tried to ride it cool but obliged to write it Wouldn't fight it, how my watch paused When I put my lips on your eyelids The lost second, deposit in a memory bank Every chance I pocketed a cent A blank check with ya signature Font sans serif, the curvature, a lone harbinger With toys play coy like fish in a pond Fond words serve poems like dish Life is short like a doggone leash Or a fuse in an open circuitry That got struck by lightning Hang a painting on the wall over the writing Brighten up the room for a private dining Increase the peace and cease the anxiety Spread love and cc: the whole society You got me shooting off on a tangent Like I always do when I'm on the fringe And the tally of the letters will reach The valley where the wings will seek A series so classic at the top of October Give thanks to the fam in November A cold but cozy December And we're back to the origin, so let me begin [Hook] / / / / / -part 5 Till death do us apart, and it did Come sudden like clouds, and it hid my sun My truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead On our lives we nourished And the days we cherished as kids We let them whizz on by, but when I rewind Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind Your smile is the only thing that shines In your last breath you told me, that you had to go Cause it pained you so Oh I loved you so much so Was I selfish to hold on And cling on to your body that hosts a soul That wanted to set free the eagle in a cage And you became eagerly what I wanted to be You the person to leave, I the person To see off another best friend to land's end I watched grown men moan, and women weep As you quietly descended six feet deep But the spirit ascended before our wet eyes A gift from god, returned to sender Though I like to pretend that this never happened I can turn around and see you laughing But the fact is you could never practice Getting blind-sided and eating the wind shield Endless field of shards of glass This too shall pass, but reality bites, it says not so fast First you must climb a calvary of shattered hopes And then a mountain of prayers unheard 'till you reach that peak where you can see the dark abyss below Then you let me know if you have what it takes for a leap of faith I had to say, hell no, heaven yes, but not yet Please bless a forehead, cold in a bed Or alone on the road with nobody to hold When the pouring rain is too much to bear It's a reason to live for a seed that needs care Till death do us apart and it did Come sudden like clouds and it hid my sun My truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead On our lives we nourished And the days we cherished as kids We let it whizz on by, but when I rewind Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind Your smile is the only thing that shines Now I hit this stage in honor of you How's the other side, I bet it's a splendid view No more stress for rent, or to make ends Collide in a cocktail, shame with envy I can hide behind lens that block the UV Looking in from the outside the bowl is murky The toll for the bridge is rising Weatherman says storm, city hall is burning Same ol' chaos, gotta shut my cell like I'm waiting to take off On the runway, scoping out the window The moisture covers the sight though Telling myself it's just another day in the life of a starving artist Trying to paint a dream you woke from Chasing the departed We used to hang by the banks to see who can skip a stone the farthest What I thought was a stream is now an ocean No such thing as an extreme to show devotion To your craft, which I didn't know the half Tried to knock down your door and caught the backdraft And a whiplash, all in reverse Then I finally stood up and said, we reserve the right to serve anyone And on the same note you deserve the best of the most fun By the way I got your letter, you said you were fed up Well I second that and I reckon that you tried So I don't place a blame that you took the fifth And the first flight out of town, into the mist Till death do us apart and it did Come sudden like clouds and it hid my sun Your truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead On our lives we nourished And the days we cherished as kids We let 'em whizz on by, but when I rewind Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind Your smile is the only thing that shines Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind Your smile is the only thing that shines Whether a tree lives to see the end of centuries Or a random hand picks it instantly Life is art, a miracle for all to see I must tell you that you lived beautifully / / / / / -part 6 I met a metaphorical girl in a metaphysical world Now you got me day dreaming, sleeping in a curl Her name on my tongue, a fresh flavor, yup Whenever she popped up, put a swirl on my cone I used to rap like I had some marbles in my mouth But the stones turned precious when they all came out On a string of deep thought that could never be bought Body rock don’t stop, be bop to hip hop Cold as ice so I stared as it thawed to the floor What was left a shoestring budget on call Then these new styles came along Some on to the next on some other hit, their own trip Colors faded on airbrushed centerfolds, dated Make you feel old and jaded The point was to make it and we made it but We didn’t know how to keep it Like nice kicks. that wouldn’t fit Only way was to box it up and duct tape it up Store it underneath the bed and open it up Once in a blue moon Think about a cool ending To a story that ended too soon Gotta bring back the feeling I’ll do anything not to be stuck on fiending A pen can be sharper than a scalpel to a patient To an open heart, it’s a daily operation After six come seven and eight Access code to the pearly gates They say heaven can wait And you speak of fate A finale to a play for my mate I see the angels draw the drapes Over the earthscape Where the wine is the spirit of grapes Gotta finish what we started, so I cut the tape As our records will stay on rotate You say a circle is a flawless shape Every part equi-distance from the center On the arc without a start or a finish A line on a loop carries weight A freight train runs unabated Views vanish from my point vantage Passages come in and out The way I recall your antics (how I remember your antics) Still alive ’cause I said it A life of its own unless we dead it Till they see our name in credits A labor of love you mean slavery Surely, it’s been quite savory Crepe on the balcony, verbal alchemy Pure magic when she touches me I read that love is kind but it’s also blind of any style You profess, would you be my guest (you could be my guest) Happiness is a hot potato that you can’t possess for long Just pass it on like asong And I might look calm and collected at a glance But I taste the void when I’m not connected To the world kinetic, as opposed to static Idle hands a workshop of a digital addict (a modern-day addict) On a hot streak for inspiration is key to feed The mind in need of stimulation Elevator music to the space station Penthouse of stars a-blazing After six come seven and eight Access code to the pearly gates They say heaven can wait And you speak of fate A finale to a play for my mate I see the angels draw the drapes Over the earthscape Where the wine is the spirit of grapes Gotta finish what we started, so I cut this tape As our records will stay on rotate / / / / / Credits: genius.com
8 years ago I was heart broken, living in a spare room I rented from an old Vietnam vet, eating only once a day when I had the money, going to school and working full time and trying to be in my sons life as much as I could, No days off what so ever for 1 year. I would get to my room and play this every night. This video and Nujabes kept me sane through my long days and nights. Thank you.
I may not know any of you guys, but I love yall. The Nujabes community is one of the best communities on YT that I know of! Bless up and for those struggling with life, don't give up! Your time to shine will come soon as long as you keep pushing forward!
when did such a thing as Nujabes community start. you guys should be part of the hiphop community because that is where All of these guys were inspired. Shingo grew up in Oakland California where he associated with members of Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, and Living Legends. RIP to Nujabes, but we need to give credit where it's due. Hiphop is the community and we need to give back. Much love
Today’s my birthday and I somehow got forgotten by everyone. I almost cried realizing how shit my life is and how the past year was terrible. It is pretty funny that I find this video randomly. It almost feels like it’s a birthday gift and a pretty amazing one. It’s not just something that is good to listen, it helps me feeling so much better, so much lighter and really makes my vision of life a little less dire and sad. Thank you so much Nujabes, your arts will hopefully give me the strength to break the barriers that my fears have built with time and makes me enjoy life like I really want to. And big thumbs up to this community, just reading the comments show how amazing everyone is.
Hello! Just wanted to say Happy Birthday, if that's your thing. Sorry that you were forgotten. I hope you know that there are people who care even if you happened to not come in contact with them. Have a great day!
I remember how I was hitchhiking in Japan, and a middle-aged woman stopped and picked me up. While in her car, she was playing this and I remembered it was such soulful music. After we had exchanged pleasantries it was so soothing just crusing through the Japanese countryside with this in the background. After the journey, she dropped me to a train station and gave me 10000 yen. I'll never forget that.
I actually wonder if nujabes music was ever known in America and other countries before he died and before samurai champloo. But somehow everyone knows who he is now.
My best friend had recently left this world. He died fulfilling his duties as an serviceman in the airforce. The last time I saw him was at his wedding six months ago; he left a young widow behind. When I heard the news that he was dying from an accident Nujables helped me get through one of the toughest periods of my life.
As a depressed person this makes me feel really peaceful, like everything's going to be alright and things aren't that bad after all. Even if most of these songs are melancholic, it's a hopeful sadness in a way. What separates Nujabes for me from other artists is that an artist's work makes you feel happy, sad, inspirational etc. but I hardly got that specific ONE feeling I always get with Nujabes, it's hard to capture into words. And it hurts to know that he had to go that early, even though we only know him through his music, he's like a 'imaginary, fictional' person in my life, but still the deep connection to him is there, I sometimes wonder how he was as a person...I don't even know what my point is, I just need to get my thoughts down as I listen to this.
I came across pt.4 in a point in my life where i felt really hopeless, i was a senior in high school having to repeat all my math classes (i know tragic). while everyone was relaxing and getting ready for graduation i was showing up earlier and leaving later. Just when everything seemed lost i found out about Nujabes and his music along with Shing02 turned everything around for me. While everything was telling me to give up, only in music i found the words of encouragement and inspiration that i so desperately needed. By a miracle i made it, didn't go to prom or graduation but i left high school behind in 2017. The last time i rode the school bus home i played pt.4 on repeat all the way home it truly felt like a scene out of a movie. Here i am even in 2022 still going back to the music that push started the rest of my life forever grateful.
Nujabes also helped me out through my highschool years, I too struggled with classes and doubted if I would graduate. I'm glad it also turned out alright for you, how are you doing now?
There are so many comments about Nujabes. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Nujabes, but I come to this particular song cycle for Shing02's lyrics. There is just something about the realness of his raps- so artful and poetic. I really think that Nujabes and Shing02 were a musical match made in Heaven. Some argue that Shing02 wasn't a good enough rapper for this series, but I disagree. I really think that he felt the atmosphere Nujabes created and made it even better. Love it!
Well said, shing's technique is really solid and his lyricism is really unique. Part 3 especially makes me feel major nostalgia, which is simultaneously my favorite feeling and something that can really wreck me emotionally.
+Emily Spaugh I used to think that Shing wasnt good enough when I first discovered nujabes through the anime samurai champloo. I didn't like Shing's flow.. but of course as I've gotten older I've come to appreciate his lyricism and the emotion he projects. I agree with you 100%
Love the description. "All audio is copyright Hydeout Productions 2000-2013 and is uploaded under fair use for purposes of bringing Nujabes back to life for half an hour. Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen."
I wonder if Shing02 would get as much love from you guys. Like Nujabes was a master of his craft and deserves all the praise as well obviously but what keeps me coming back to these tracks are Shing02's beautiful lyrics more than anything. He is an amazing poet and is really great at painting the image which touches your heart. All the emotions I feel ranging from uplifting and carefree in first three parts to the lamenting ones in the last parts is due to how real and beautiful Shing02's lyrics are.
I feel like shing02's lyricism is the perfect complement to nujabes' beats. Nujabes sets the mood with his masterful use of sampling and production. Shing02 then uses his lyrics to craft a story around that atmosphere. I love both nujabes and shing02 as individual artists, but luv sic wouldn't be what it is without both of them. Both of them deserve equal praise for creating this masterpiece.
+TheTrueRoxas1 nope, it's about a beatboxer named jeff resureccion that Shing02 knew. jeff had recently passed away and shing wrote the lyrics about him. generally, the first half of the song is about Jeff, and the second half is about Nujabes because nujabes died in the middle of the writing process. If you want to listen to an amazing live event that Shing performs and talks about the luv(sic) series here - soundcloud.com/deliciousvinyl/live-the-lyric-theater-a-tribute-for-nujabe-1-23-2015?in=profeshatcs/sets/trap-hiphop-chill enjoy.
Why is nobody pointing out Shing02's poetic lyrics... shits just damn fire *Imagination gives bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss* *I thought I knew what a diamond shine like, but I felt a sharper love in the limelight* *Its like the god in me saw the devil in you, I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you* Damn... and so many more
While scrolling down looking at the comments, everyone has their own favorites and their own reasons for their favorites. No two comments are alike. His music touches different types of people but bring them all together at the same time.
You're so right, reading the comments I've learnt this too, it's amazing how we appreciate different parts more than others but still share the same love for these artists
Seba Jun saved my life from a down spiral with drugs and depression.. Everytime I listen to his music I am reminded why I want life... And now I have greater reasons like sharing this masterpiece with my son😄
Must say, this is one of the only TH-cam comment sections that I can read and enjoy. Not to be cheesy but there's a lot of love here. Nujabes is a legend, and brought us a gift of great, passionate, and soulful music. Rest in Absolute Peace, Nujabes. May your craftsmanship last throughout the ages.
The comments on Nujabes videos are always positive and welcoming, which is quite the feat for youtube comments. Goes to show that Nujabes' music is really powerful and inspiring. Keep it up guys, and have a wonderful day!
It's funny how the music put times in perspective Add a soundtrack to your life and perfect it Whenever you are feeling blue keep walking and we can get far Wherever you are
11 years ago a schoolmate told me about Nujabes, who sadly passed away just a few months earlier... Luv(sic) was his first song I listened to and I fell in love immediately. I remember feeling incredibly sad that I wouldn't be able to hear new releases of Nujabes, but over the years I discovered so many more songs, remixes, pieces inspired by his work and I realized his legacy will never die! The same schoolmate also told me about MF DOOM, who tragically passed away recently as well.... May those legends live forever through their music!
Always listened to him and kept doing so even after his death. Its feels amazing because my little sister listens to DJ Okawari, Nujabes, Nomak, ReLPlus etc at a 8 year age difference its good to see such beautiful artwork revived and renewed for the next passing generation.
***** I am most definitely into jazz! Ill check that album out im sure my little sister will appreciate it too. Thanks! And I agree, Im glad my little sister does not listen to that radio overlyhyped and watered down lyrical trash these days. I mean not all of them are but more than a handful no doubt.
Gotta relisten to this every so often. All because I watched Samurai Champloo, I discovered Nujabes. He's since became one of my favorite artists. Him and Shing02 have made this one of the best series of tracks in all of musical history. Hope future generations can listen to this masterpiece for years to come.
I watched samurai champloo after I found nujabes in a lofi playlist in 2017, finally got around to watching it to see the parallel between yasuke and cowboy bebop
This song always reminds me of an old friend of mine. He killed himself more than 2 years ago now and it blows my mind. When I listen to this though, I remember him in a different light. Chilling on his balcony, smoking cigarettes, he was always into rap and I would tell him "can you play that jazzy one again?" :) Maybe him and Nujabes are chilling together now.
Jun Seba, look, you're not dead Look at us listening to your music Look at you composing and scratching our hearts You're always filling it with positivity Thanks for your creativity Rest In Beats
shing02 is the perfect rapper for nujabes's beats, minmi is the perfect singer for his beats i just wish there was a collaboration between the three together
Today is Nujabes ten year anniversary of his passing. February 7, 1974 - February 26, 2010. Thank you for giving us so much hope and peace Jun Seba. We will never ever forget you!!
This is art, isn't it? It was the first time that listening to music made me feel so artistic. When I notice it, I try to imagine the scene of the song. The voice is the best, but it's a very good rap with a smooth tongue and a touch. A beat that is beautiful, delicate, has depth, and makes you feel a little uneasy. The first time I heard it, I was impressed. I’m English…
How beautiful a TH-cam comment section can be... I really feel like going into a bar, those tracks playing in the background and a big group of awesome people, all telling the others about their lifes and how those songs brought them a turn for the better or just a short moment of piece. I know, a lot of people wrote it hear already but yo, shoutout to y'all, stay up there and keep pumping the awesome jams that Nujabes and Shing02 created. Lovin' all of you guys!
"I've watched grown men moan, and women weep As you quietly descended six feet deep But the spirit ascended before our wet eyes A gift from God, returned to sender" Holy shit the way he delivered that shit
The music, Nujabes, these songs, the community... I love you guys... all of you... My dear friend passed away from suicide a few months ago and I knew about Nujabes since I was a kid watching Samurai Champloo. My buddy used to listen to him all the time when he felt like dying... And now that I'm in a huge depressing state where I'm suicidal sometimes, I listen to Luv(sic) and all the others... My word goes out to all of you... Thank you all, even in the Nujabes community where I was welcomed with open arms... and ever since I jumped along months ago never once did I get the slightest bit of hostility. This is why I do my best to kick ny suicidal tendencies. Nujabes's music spreads love... no hate.... I just love you guys and I want you all to know that I always want to help whenever you feel like venting or want advice. And I want you all to know that you can do it if you're in a tough spot like me... If life gets the best of me and I ever commit suicide, I just hope you all can feel loved... Because love is what keeps us going and, God damn it if I can spread love like you guys did for me, I will proudly do it. Rest in Beats, Nujabes. And bless everyone in the world with happiness and prosperity in the future. 💗💗💗💗💗 Kik me at Zetayoru if you feel like you need to talk. I'll always be on standby waiting for you. I love you all
why feel sada cause someone dies bro? dying is a normal process. listen to this music enough and you ll find the truth one day. life is just a dream. the dream never stops! peace dude!
Cosmic Kids! It's hard to think about how your loved ones state of mind is during a suicide. We all have bad thoughts, but that's a deep suffering that most of us won't understand. I've made peace with my grandparents death, but my cousin hung herself and that's always gonna hurt me. I'm still searching for answers when it doesn't even matter anymore. It's been a long time and I'm still waiting for that internal peace.
zetayoru I'm still crawling out of my depression. But I find that having someone to talk to helps. Even if it's a stranger... Sometimes that's what you need. A different perspective. Thanks for that positive energy. I hope you're still existing alongside us all.
I always believe that Nujabes worked with more "talented" rappers with sicker flows etc. But for me shing02 will always be the BEST rapper he's worked with because of his pen. I find his lyrics more relatable and some even stuck by me till this day. Truly a match made in heaven.
I remember back in the day I was like who tf is this garbage dude he found to rap on these beats... But when it clicked finally I was like this guy is a poet for real
There's just so much overwhelming positivity and honest tenderness in these songs, and when I see the people who love it like I do, and I see the love they pour out, without any pretense or arrogance, it brings a smile to my face in way not a lot can. It's so rare to find somewhere where there's a shortage of hostility, and it's truly wonderful that I found it among the people who love this music. I don't know any of you, and I probably never will, but I love you guys.
After listening to Nujabes for so many years through my adolescences and now an adult in college, it is amazing to see the abundance of positivity to his music. Let's get his music on Spotify and spread this beautiful art of music instead of all the mainstream music with no unique connotation.
It's so hard reading Nujabes comments without getting choked up. There's at least once a year when I go through major Nujabes phases, and it's always comforting seeing how it's not just me impacted by his music. Such good vibes.
Nujabes and Shing02 were born to make songs together. Seriously it was as if the world demanded they collaborate. It's rare when a music producer meets the perfect vocals to their style of tunes.
Today is the anniversary of Nujabes' death in 2010. Ten years later and we keep coming back to timeless classics like luv 1-5. Although he's not here with us any longer, his legacy eternally lives on through his music.
Nobody knows why I stay up so late at night until daylight and I don't think I'm the only one that does this but I play this late at night 6:50 ish just to have this blasting in my headphones with my curtains opens as the sky brightens up. I love that feeling.
Asthiruma You mean 6:50? 6:60 doesn't exist or at least within the United States it doesn't. Here 6:50 am is morning, people are awake for school or work at this time.
I first heard this on the toilet during a terrible bout of stomach flu. I never knew I could weep from both hot, painful diarrhea and the soothing sadness that is this medley.
I was in my highschool years when i first caught glimpse of a work of art from Nujabes. Feather was the first song ive heard from him and fell in love with a lofi hip hop beat. Fast forward to 2018, didnt even realize he passed in 2010. Such a loss to the world but we still have Shing02 putting in effort for his partner in crime. We dont get a lot of musical novels but this one is probably the best one out. Fast forward to 2023, i had to pay respect to Nujabes brother ramen shop in shibuya named Usagi. Definitely a good quick eat if you guys ever go to japan to visit and pay tribute. They blast Nujabes music there 24/7 and their food is really good compared to how much we spend in the states.
For many years, I had part 2 on my iTunes. I never knew about Nujabes or Shing02, I never thought to hear part 1 or any other parts. I'm not sure whether I'm glad to have experienced something this beautiful at an older age, or upset with myself that I maintained distance from a beautiful series like this, and fantastic artists like Nujabes and Shing02. What I can say for a fact though is the two were a phenomenal duo, and Nujabes work won't fade away for many years to come. "All good souls lost may they rest in peace" - Nujabes, 2002
It's crazy to look back at the boy listening to this 5 years ago and then sitting here as the man I am today 5 years later. The lyrics definitely hit different now but still beautiful nonetheless. We are all people we are all alive we are. That's what it means to live, we just are. RIP Jeff, I love you man. Every day just isnt the same without you. We will listen to this when I see you again one day.
Was studying while letting songs scroll in the background, stumbled upon this...I've finished studying but I just can't find myself closing the tab. Speechless. Rest in beats Nujabes
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I discovered Nujabes in February. I'm Chilean and my family has this tradition where after you turn 15 everyone chips in to gift you a trip outside Chile with one of your respective parent (usually daughters with mothers and sons with fathers). Long story short my dad couldn't leave the country and though we weren't struggling financially, we were going through a low point at the time (now we're a lot better). So I didn't get the trip (I'm the youngest of 5 siblings so I was pretty bummed). Years passed and my dad kept going on about how he wanted to take me to San Francisco because that's where he and my mom went shortly after meeting and really fell in love, so in turn he loves the city. I turn 19 and to my surprise my gift is a trip along the west coast of the US! I could go on about the whole thing, but there was this one moment that will always stick with me. We were at Golden Gate Park (me and my dad) and this beautiful sunny day turns to the most heavy rain in the world. Seeking refuge we got into the first café we could find, just outside on of the entrances of the park. Once inside we order two BLTs (we were starving) and sit with our drinks. As I watch outside the window how it rained in the city, "Luv(sic) Part 2" kicks in, and my dad starts telling me how the whole experience this far (we were kinda at the end of the trip) was one of the best things in his life, because he did it with me. So we kept on talking, ended up having a very chill but emotional conversation while the rest of the record was playing. As we left, I ask the girl in the counter what was playing and she sends a link to the songs, songs that I have been playing non stop since I got back home.
Awesome story and sounds like a beautiful moment. Props to the cafe for playing Nujabes!
Beautiful
Dude this is a dope story. This should be made into a short film.
Bonita historia y preciosos recuerdos que tienes ahí amigo.
beautiful story ! now watch cowboy bebop =D
I cannot describe the level of sadness you feel when you're just getting into someone's music and then discover that they're not here anymore.
That's me rn, 😂
Well, seems to me you described the level rather well just there. Thank you and peace
9 yrs ago :( rip
Ain't that the truth 😔
He also inspired a lot of artists. So in a way, he continues to breathe life through them.
Luv Sic Part 1 - He is dreaming of love
Luv Sic Part 2 - He lives among love, but not with it
Luv Sic Part 3 - He actively seeks love
Luv Sic Part 4 - He experiences love
Luv Sic Part 5 - He loses love
Luv Sic Part 6 - He is stronger for having known love
You just made me see this album in a whole new way. Thank you for this comment
Luv sic part 5 will always be able death, there is no way to escape it, be it losing love or losing life it's about loss
@@krypticunlimited6925 👍Exactly my thought (1 thumb up from the like wasnt enough)
Thank you for this
I lve been listening to this almost 10yrs..it's crazy. I really wish nujabes could see & feel the ppl he's effected
We all miss Nujabes, but Shing02 is still around and we're not really giving him his due respect. His lyrics and Nujabes beats elevated each other.
Thanks for saying this. Shing02 and Nujabes had one of those rare collaborations where you just know they were born to create together; but that sometimes means we conflate them and don't see the contributions of the individual. Not only is Shing02 still touring, he's an outspoken peace advocate and the kind of human you'd expect listening to his lyrics. If y'all love Nujabes, give love to his #1 partner in rhyme.
Exactly, Nujabes established the hexalogy's thematic foundation through instrumental alone, and then Shing02's lyrics complemented that feeling by expressing it in a language humans can process more consciously
fr its like MF DOOM and Madlib
100% actually, nujabes produced luv sic for shingo. the flow between them made the rest
Completely agree. 🙏🏼
@megadot said it best:
"The first song is discovery.
The second song is falling in love.
The third is about taking all the bullshit out and live simple.
The fourth song is about growing old together.
The fifth is about loss and the hopefulness associated with it...
And the final song is about meeting once again, in the afterlife.
This is what life should be. Everyone is always yearning for love, luv sic. And here's hoping everyone gets theirs before the end."
I was looking for the original comment
@@repostburner It was one of the top comments on the video. =]
luv(sic) pt 2 was also about the recent 911 attacks during that time. Shing02 said that in an interview.
@Jay Vee I love this so much.
@@nagnot6718 It really wasn't. It just happened to be that nujabes sent shing02 sent the beat while it was happening.
Nujabes isn't dead. You just need to click play.
I love your music ambition!
Nujabes will stay forever for us
No. Nujabes is more than his music as a grandmother is more than the candies she gives to their grandchildrens.
Nujabes was a message, a will that won't die
Nujabes lives in all of us
There are two kinds of people:-
1)Those who love Nujabes.
2)Those who don't know about him.
"Squidward! You know what they say about *Nujabes*?"
everyone: "The only people that don't like him, have never heard him!"
yep
@@quinnmarchese6313 ah somebody else who likes persona
@@TreAlmighty hello fellow persona fan!
si
I met this lovely guy online 2 years ago because we somehow had Nujabes as our common interest. He’s French and I’m Japanese but we both know a little English. Mainly we bonded over Nujabes, especially the Luvsic Hexalogy. When we first met, we were just listening to his songs while trying our best to communicate. It was hard but we had fun. We both learn more English and talked better. He asked me to be his girlfriend and been together ever since. It’s a LDR right now but we’re both looking forward to see each other again.
Nice
Cute!
I hope the best for you and your companion
Et il vient de quelle ville le frérot ?
Live a good life, you two. I could only dream of getting into a relationship, so I hope other couples cherish their time together, something I can't do.
10 years today you passed
But you're still with me everyday
Thank you Seba Jun
Rest in peace Nujabes
Few days early. Today is actually the day.
@@ZaneZephyr Thanks, I don't know how I got that mixed up.
@M R Google would make sure I didn't mess up. I went by memory
@M R chill Mr. "real fan" just hit play and enjoy the music
@M R must be so fun at party's
Every time when I feel my life is in chaos or my thoughts run wild in a negative way and the future seems so uncertain that it brings me down. I take a breather and just put on jams like this to help me through these tough times. Music soothes the soul.
Peace and love everyone. Loving these comments!
Respect my brotha!!
amen to that
+TOBI OBITO I do the same dude, RESPECT
Hell yea man you know what's up
chuuuuuch
I'm so grateful to be a part of the Nujabes fanbase. Love you all!
Those who don't know Nujabes are missing out fosho!
DAN THE MAN REVIEWS Foreal! and its weird cause I think Nujabes deserves more recognition, but at the same time he's like a good secret I don't want anybody else to discover, just my music :D
Same here! I trip out when I heard my neighbors blast Nujabes! I went into my room & cranked up my stereo put that Under the Hood jam on & returned the favor! lol It's a good secret club to be in!
We love you too
ONE LOVE BABBY
“the devil in me saw the god in you”
I love that line so much, explains so much and it is so flexible to interpretation.
Glad to see someone else appreciates that line as much as me
That one, and "every process starts with a Genesis and ends with a Revelation"
He also reverses it in the song "The God in me saw the Devil in you" because it goes both ways
My 18yr old son introduced Nujabes to me, I think this is the most beautiful music I ever heard. RIP Nujabes
How old are you? Lol......Crazy how we miss things that are right in front of us.
Malone Mantooth LOOOL
inventor68 Been on TH-cam for years, yet this is my first comment. Wanted to let you know your comment gave me feels for some reason... I don’t know you, yet i feel a connection since we both appreciate the music left by someone truly wonderful. Wishing you and your son nothing but the best.
@@skivali I mean that from my heart , because you make me feel good as a person
They ain't dead.The final song is about never dying.
Nujabes had the ability to bring so many people together and create TH-cam comment sections that have virtually no hostility. Now that's something special.
I was thinking the same thing.
repeat comment... true artist and peace maker
lol thats like legit what I was going to comment
yea fuck him and fuck you too! *puts a soundtrack to (my) life and perfects it*
Pipe down. There are more out there, but I happened to stumble across this one. Give credit where it is due!
It all started with Samurai Champloo and I don't regret the crazy amount of time I spend just listening to Nujabes and Shing02!
Same thing for me! Watched Samurai Champloo like 4/5 years ago then found Nujabes. Can't believe I never knew about him before!
Same for me, i've been searching music alike this...such greatest music genre for me.
Thanks
it really did
same,. I actually ended up being disappointed by samurai champloo, but it still holds the merit of introducing me to nujabes, shing02 and actually hip-hop in general (which i hated before that)
I went to Japan last year and listening to Luv Sic pt2 while walking around Tokyo was one of the greatest feelings ever.
That's literally my dream bro
congratulations! you truly lived one of my greatest dreams
I really need to start a bucket list. This’ll be one of the things I do
Pt2 is easily my favorite song in this mix, I would love to have the same experience some day :D congrats!
i need to do this
I was in 5th grade when my mom bought me the first season of Samurai Champloo on DVD. It came with a Nujabes music sampler, and it changed everything I knew about music at that young age. Now, I'm 20 years old, and his sound brings about this gentle and euphoric nostalgia that i can't even explain. I wake up every day thankful for the time that this man spent on earth, and his ability to create some of the most beautiful soundscapes I have ever heard. Luv(sic) makes me laugh and cry every time I listen to it.
Thnx for sharing your memories. They remind me of being a kid again
Thank you for being kind. :)
Cheyenne Rawhoof You seriously just made me cry.
you still alive?
Having some issues with my life. Barely able to go on, almost gave up. I remembered this mix of all 6 parts. Instantly found an empty room in the dark, put headphones in, and rejoiced. This music can save lives...
+Mufflee Never give up, man. You're strong, you can overcome anything. There's a lot of shit out there, but in the end we are all interconnected souls, I hope you can feel my strength trying to cheer you up. Stand up again, let's keep walking.
It's interesting how sad or even melancholy songs can make a person feel so much better.
+samjs721 Beautiful words
samjs721 No problem homie
You cannot give up.
I know I am a random Internet stranger whom you will more than likely never meet, however, your loss would be exponential. You are an individual, much like I. I myself have undergone circumstances that most would seem catastrophic, but yet I continue. We've both been at the end of the rope, but we hang on. Why? Because of love. Music. Art. Beauty. Losing you would be like losing a star that someone looks forward to seeing everyday. You can't take that away from someone. I've never met you, but I love you.
BTW LYRICS:
-part 1
[Verse 1: Shing02]
Lovesick like a dog with canine sensitivity
Developing this new theory of relativity
Connecting our souls resting in captivity
Positive life sacrifice what it is to me
Our history, only a quarter of a century
Reality, sitting on the shoulders of our chemistry
See ain't no mystery, the colors that we mix will set the mind free
Let the blind see beyond harmony!
Breathe life into dead space blow away clouds of doubt
New territory we determine to be
Everything a safe haven it's supposed to be
Now it might seem distant but the time is near
When our thoughts take off and split the atmosphere
Pure sound wave travel semi-infinitely
Plus I'll see you there utmost definitely
[Hook]
Cause the beat plus the melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
Cause your beat plus the melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
[Verse 2: Shing02]
Good gracious, every process has a genesis and ends with a revelation
God bless this opportunity for me to find a voice
For some words that have waited for way too long
Low wages, Small tips on the avenue
Never wasted, all hits for a revenue
Haven't you heard the news lately?
Seems we've been living for some time in a purgatory
But yo, I thought I knew what a love song sound like
But I felt a warmer tune in the sunlight
I could still hear it in my room past midnight
Gotta move, take a solo cruise in the moon light
Sometimes I do forget, Oh how much we could ease the lives we lead
If we learn to let go, the reins that we hold
Return to our souls, and the spirit let flow
So you see, upon everyday faced there's a million shades to
Express definition of grace
But the method I choose my prerogative
There's so much love in me I got to give
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Shing02]
Oh how I could write a book on how you make me feel
But how about this song that I wrote for you?
What I feel like...I wanna put my trusts in these simple words
For you to feel what I'm saying, what you feel like?
Reminisce about the little episodes that we shared together
Remember the time that you told me
In the cold night, to relax when all I knew was to hold tight
Remember the time that I spoke to the crowd in a full house and
Realizes that you was my ace?
I was the joker on the stage singing the blues
All eyes on me and had nothing to prove
But yo, I thought I knew what a diamond shine like
But I felt a sharper love in the limelight
From the queen of hearts watching me quietly from the upper deck balcony
Sometimes I do suspect, I'm an actor in a well-scripted live divine comedy
When I look back, that frozen slice of time and try to defrost the senses lost
Now enough with the metaphors, the motivation that I wrote this letter for
For you to know that the music helps carry on
Like you say a new day will bring us tomorrow...
[Hook: x2]
Cause my beat plus your melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
Cause your beat plus the melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
Cause your beat plus my melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
Cause your beat plus the melody
Makes me speak of L.O.V.E eloquently so evidently
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-part 2
[Verse 1: Shing02]
Once again, now where do I start, dear love
Dumb struck with the pure luck to find you here
Every morn' I awake from a cavernous night
Sometimes still pondering the previous plight
Seems life done changed long time no speak
Nowadays I often forget the day of the week
Taking it by stride if you know what I mean
No harm done, no offense taken by me
So let's rap, we'll catch up to par, what's the haps? Perhaps we're even closer
Now after, all things considered on this side of the planet
Couldn't pick a better time even if we planned it
To come clean and candid if I have to
Oh what I wouldn't trade for your laughter
Sweet and sour spice in my poetry pot melting
Even better than the real thing
It's like the God in me saw the devil in you
I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you
Who would have thought, conversate by the river, celebrate birth
Sit and delivered the lines that would prove to be the seeds of trust
Unsigned, yeah but destined to grow with sunshine
Self-assigned task piled on the desk of good works
Knowing hardship appreciate the best of both worlds
Chorus
C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E evidently, see every song has a sequel
Never same, everything but the name, all fresh just like back then, how we do everyday
C'est la vie, as they say L-O-V-E eloquently, see every dream has a part two
Never same, you got to keep it tight, always just like back then, now hear me out
[Verse 2: Shing02]
Once together, now where do we go, dear divine
I pray that you keep watching over us
From the heavens where light is the nucleus
To this space filled with darkness and negative matter
Anti-gravity pull is what I would rather, feel when I leave this shell eventually
Ties to the mother earth ground me mentally
Real vibes will keep me alive spiritually
Imagination brings bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss
Victory comes in small packages like a leaf of an olive tree brought back by a dove
From above, then I'm gonna rhyme love
Well you saw that one coming ever since the beginning of the end
Well anyways, I am not a perfect being, yes I am, a man full of S-I-N
It's like the devil in me saw the God in you
You epitomize the etymology of enthusiasm
Look it, up there lies the clouds that form the rain
That came from the ocean that flowed from the river
I'm a believer, firm with the first words, lyrical transceiver of our ancient roots
Science plus Arts multiplied by Faith then divided by the number of our ethnic race
Let me mention what I've been thinking
How to save the children, when the ship is sinking
So I'm singing, no lip syncing to slogans
Political hooligans with tanks, missiles and guns
Everything is relative when it's all in the family of man
Understand the time has finally come to realize the great power of one
All formulas equalize under the Sun, amen
[Bridge]
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
All good souls lost may they rest in peace
[Bridge]
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Your vibe surely brings out the best in me
The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music
In times of need I won't be leaving you sick
The beat plus the melody's the recipe
Hip-hop world wide we got to live in peace, like that
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-part 3
[Hook: Shing02 (x2)]
It's funny how the music put times in perspective
Add a soundtrack to your life and perfect it
Whenever you are feeling blue keep walking and we can get far
Wherever you are
[Verse 1: Shing02]
Like a movie that you can't predict
Like a book that you can't resist
I sing along a song that's oh so sensual
Bring along a sip to make it all so sexual
Verbally that is, making love to the music means vibing to the beat at night
With the whole city fast asleep, out cold
True words seem to rise to the lips, take hold
Of a poet in me, most powerfully
I feel free when the world doesn't owe it to me
It's so hard to find a gig that lives up to the billing
Trying to find a reason to work, god willing
I admit, my thinking is wishful
Like a star upon a child gazing up to the ceiling
How far do we have to stretch the truth
To fit the lifestyles borrowed and overdue?
We can take it all back to the register
And start all over from the canister
Let's break it all down into pieces of bright
Moments that pass by like a meteorite
Throw on your favorite reel that's good to go
On the analog player watch the people glow
Sit back to the breeze let the memories flow
Comedy tragedy all the highs and lows
[Hook]
[Verse 2: Shing02]
Like your moves that I can't predict
Like your look that I can't resist
The ting-a-ling feeling was oh so mutual
The lingering appeal was so unusual
Herbally what is, medicine to a lone soul can become poison to some
With the whole body fast asleep, out cold
True vision seem to come to the eye, take hold
Of a prophet in me most visibly
I see clear when the world doesn't show it to me
It's so hard to make sense in a cycle of billing
Trying to find a reason to quit and make a killing
I admit, our dealing is painful
Like a star upon a child staring down from the ceiling
How far do we have to stretch the picture
Before pixelating the human texture?
We can take it all back to the register
And start all over from the canister
Let's save it all up for an ultimate prize
Homecoming gathering with a big surprise
Throw on your favorite record that's good to go
On the analog table and it's hooked to blow
Sit back with ease and hear the emcee flow
Hi hat kick drum all the highs and lows
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Shing02]
Um, third time's the charm, hopefully
When I chime on your door you'd still let me in
After all these years
The room that you caved in my heart is exactly the same as you left it
I realize that you have moved on
New styles and cliques like them silent flicks
I'm speechless in this golden occasion
The beautiful expression on the silver creation
This time I'd like to keep in touch
I'm a little bit wiser, a whole lot tougher
If I suffer through another nightmare tonight
We'll chalk it up as another chapter to write, all right?
Or wrong or somewhere down the middle of the road
I wanna see you again in a scene with the backdrop a perfect ten
And the music can take us back to the spot right then
From black and white to a sepia tone
Some dreams come with a tint or in monochrome
From black and white to my skin tone
Some dreams have a stint on the microphone
[Hook]
[Verse 4: Shing02]
Okay we can take it all back to the register
And start all over from the canister
Let's break it all down into pieces of bright
Moments that pass by like a meteorite
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll
On the analog trail and you look the role
Just stroll through the trees and let your miseries go
Sunshine hurricane all the highs and lows
We can take it all back to the register
And start all over from the canister
Let's break it all down into pieces of bright
Moments that pass by like a meteorite
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-part 4
[Hook]
Snow flakes in January
Heart warm like February
I wouldn't ordinarily
March to the drum, play a fool like April
May the best dance in a Juno bridal
Power of the will, Julius and Augustus
Aw you know, it's just us
In a new semester, back in September
Boy, I wonder if you still remember
[Verse 1: shing02]
Meet me half way from mars to venus
Beep beep, the chase is on between us
Retweet the sweetest piece of confection
Hand made device for remote connection
Ask a question
Wait for an answer and make a suggestion
A time and a place for a first impression
Second and third to a fourth dimension
Rise above the weights that hold us captive
To a square, swear that I, I the captain to
Cruise in sci-fi, red sky burn like sapphire
A moth to a fire, but we can fly higher
Till we reach an apex
We fit tight like a glove with the latex
Bring it down to earth for a cooling session
Laying sideways and glazed in essence
Gazed each other in the eye to find galaxies of
Uncharted nebulas
Heard joy over spilled milk on a quilt, of lavender
Woven in the fabric of our calendar
Dress up at the end of October
Give thanks to the fam in November
A cold but cozy December
And we're back to the origin, so let me begin
[Hook]
[Verse 2: shing02]
When you took my hand, I couldn't hide it
Way too delighted
Tried to ride it cool but obliged to write it
Wouldn't fight it, how my watch paused
When I put my lips on your eyelids
The lost second, deposit in a memory bank
Every chance I pocketed a cent
A blank check with ya signature
Font sans serif, the curvature, a lone harbinger
With toys play coy like fish in a pond
Fond words serve poems like dish
Life is short like a doggone leash
Or a fuse in an open circuitry
That got struck by lightning
Hang a painting on the wall over the writing
Brighten up the room for a private dining
Increase the peace and cease the anxiety
Spread love and cc: the whole society
You got me shooting off on a tangent
Like I always do when I'm on the fringe
And the tally of the letters will reach
The valley where the wings will seek
A series so classic at the top of October
Give thanks to the fam in November
A cold but cozy December
And we're back to the origin, so let me begin
[Hook]
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-part 5
Till death do us apart, and it did
Come sudden like clouds, and it hid my sun
My truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead
On our lives we nourished
And the days we cherished as kids
We let them whizz on by, but when I rewind
Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind
Your smile is the only thing that shines
In your last breath you told me, that you had to go
Cause it pained you so
Oh I loved you so much so
Was I selfish to hold on
And cling on to your body that hosts a soul
That wanted to set free the eagle in a cage
And you became eagerly what I wanted to be
You the person to leave, I the person
To see off another best friend to land's end
I watched grown men moan, and women weep
As you quietly descended six feet deep
But the spirit ascended before our wet eyes
A gift from god, returned to sender
Though I like to pretend that this never happened
I can turn around and see you laughing
But the fact is you could never practice
Getting blind-sided and eating the wind shield
Endless field of shards of glass
This too shall pass, but reality bites, it says not so fast
First you must climb a calvary of shattered hopes
And then a mountain of prayers unheard
'till you reach that peak where you can see the dark abyss below
Then you let me know if you have what it takes for a leap of faith
I had to say, hell no, heaven yes, but not yet
Please bless a forehead, cold in a bed
Or alone on the road with nobody to hold
When the pouring rain is too much to bear
It's a reason to live for a seed that needs care
Till death do us apart and it did
Come sudden like clouds and it hid my sun
My truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead
On our lives we nourished
And the days we cherished as kids
We let it whizz on by, but when I rewind
Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind
Your smile is the only thing that shines
Now I hit this stage in honor of you
How's the other side, I bet it's a splendid view
No more stress for rent, or to make ends
Collide in a cocktail, shame with envy
I can hide behind lens that block the UV
Looking in from the outside the bowl is murky
The toll for the bridge is rising
Weatherman says storm, city hall is burning
Same ol' chaos, gotta shut my cell like I'm waiting to take off
On the runway, scoping out the window
The moisture covers the sight though
Telling myself it's just another day in the life of a starving artist
Trying to paint a dream you woke from
Chasing the departed
We used to hang by the banks to see who can skip a stone the farthest
What I thought was a stream is now an ocean
No such thing as an extreme to show devotion
To your craft, which I didn't know the half
Tried to knock down your door and caught the backdraft
And a whiplash, all in reverse
Then I finally stood up and said, we reserve the right to serve anyone
And on the same note you deserve the best of the most fun
By the way I got your letter, you said you were fed up
Well I second that and I reckon that you tried
So I don't place a blame that you took the fifth
And the first flight out of town, into the mist
Till death do us apart and it did
Come sudden like clouds and it hid my sun
Your truth heavier than imagined, a lid die-cast in lead
On our lives we nourished
And the days we cherished as kids
We let 'em whizz on by, but when I rewind
Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind
Your smile is the only thing that shines
Your smile is the only thing that comes to mind
Your smile is the only thing that shines
Whether a tree lives to see the end of centuries
Or a random hand picks it instantly
Life is art, a miracle for all to see
I must tell you that you lived beautifully
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-part 6
I met a metaphorical girl in a metaphysical world
Now you got me day dreaming, sleeping in a curl
Her name on my tongue, a fresh flavor, yup
Whenever she popped up, put a swirl on my cone
I used to rap like I had some marbles in my mouth
But the stones turned precious when they all came out
On a string of deep thought that could never be bought
Body rock don’t stop, be bop to hip hop
Cold as ice so I stared as it thawed to the floor
What was left a shoestring budget on call
Then these new styles came along
Some on to the next on some other hit, their own trip
Colors faded on airbrushed centerfolds, dated
Make you feel old and jaded
The point was to make it and we made it but
We didn’t know how to keep it
Like nice kicks. that wouldn’t fit
Only way was to box it up and duct tape it up
Store it underneath the bed and open it up
Once in a blue moon
Think about a cool ending
To a story that ended too soon
Gotta bring back the feeling
I’ll do anything not to be stuck on fiending
A pen can be sharper than a scalpel to a patient
To an open heart, it’s a daily operation
After six come seven and eight
Access code to the pearly gates
They say heaven can wait
And you speak of fate
A finale to a play for my mate
I see the angels draw the drapes
Over the earthscape
Where the wine is the spirit of grapes
Gotta finish what we started, so I cut the tape
As our records will stay on rotate
You say a circle is a flawless shape
Every part equi-distance from the center
On the arc without a start or a finish
A line on a loop carries weight
A freight train runs unabated
Views vanish from my point vantage
Passages come in and out
The way I recall your antics (how I remember your antics)
Still alive ’cause I said it
A life of its own unless we dead it
Till they see our name in credits
A labor of love you mean slavery
Surely, it’s been quite savory
Crepe on the balcony, verbal alchemy
Pure magic when she touches me
I read that love is kind but it’s also blind of any style
You profess, would you be my guest (you could be my guest)
Happiness is a hot potato that you can’t possess for long
Just pass it on like asong
And I might look calm and collected at a glance
But I taste the void when I’m not connected
To the world kinetic, as opposed to static
Idle hands a workshop of a digital addict (a modern-day addict)
On a hot streak for inspiration is key to feed
The mind in need of stimulation
Elevator music to the space station
Penthouse of stars a-blazing
After six come seven and eight
Access code to the pearly gates
They say heaven can wait
And you speak of fate
A finale to a play for my mate
I see the angels draw the drapes
Over the earthscape
Where the wine is the spirit of grapes
Gotta finish what we started, so I cut this tape
As our records will stay on rotate
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Credits: genius.com
ilnumeroperfetto696 THANKS YOU'RE THE GOOD ONE!
ilnumeroperfetto696 You legend. Tah
I'm sorry but rap and country can't compare to the level of rhymes hip hop has. Like holy shit
+ilnumeroperfetto696 legend bro!
+Sion Allona how is that even relevant?
8 years ago I was heart broken, living in a spare room I rented from an old Vietnam vet, eating only once a day when I had the money, going to school and working full time and trying to be in my sons life as much as I could, No days off what so ever for 1 year. I would get to my room and play this every night. This video and Nujabes kept me sane through my long days and nights. Thank you.
Could you let us know how your condition and your son are now? God bless you.
God bless you
❤️❤️❤️
I'm sad because i discovered Nujabes after his death. His music is so beautiful
Same. Imagine being local and seeing the birth of his movement.
i too discovered him after his death, although im not as sad as i am happy to just at least to be able to listen to these works of art
I discovered him from Samurai Champloo.
Say, what other musicians die before you discover them? Mozart? Bach? Nujabes shall be like them, down on the page of modern music!
My friend got me to listen to him, since then I have been a big fan, so sad to hear his death.
I may not know any of you guys, but I love yall. The Nujabes community is one of the best communities on YT that I know of! Bless up and for those struggling with life, don't give up! Your time to shine will come soon as long as you keep pushing forward!
Cause Nujabes fans are like him. Peace love understanding and savagely amazing beats.
Truly a unique community. Haven't met any Nujabes fan in person who I didn't like!
when did such a thing as Nujabes community start. you guys should be part of the hiphop community because that is where All of these guys were inspired. Shingo grew up in Oakland California where he associated with members of Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, and Living Legends. RIP to Nujabes, but we need to give credit where it's due. Hiphop is the community and we need to give back. Much love
Nujabes is special. He gets his own community
I have a lot a Nujabes tributes on my Channel. I been a fan since 2003.
The seamless transitions are just the icing on the cake.
It's hilarious how you don't notice the transitions at all. This is black magic lmao.
What I like about the transitions is that it makes all six separate songs turn into one huge half hour song that tells a story.
power of nujabes
I notice the ads though
Homeless in my car, this always makes me feel better and feel hope. ❤
stay in there man, you''ll get through it
how u doing after a year later? hope you're good now man ;)
One year passed, best wishes!
The transition from pt 2 to pt 3 is amazing
Agreed
hugh mungus what.
Yeah awesome !
Robert I know right. I shocked at how smooth it was.
Today’s my birthday and I somehow got forgotten by everyone. I almost cried realizing how shit my life is and how the past year was terrible.
It is pretty funny that I find this video randomly. It almost feels like it’s a birthday gift and a pretty amazing one. It’s not just something that is good to listen, it helps me feeling so much better, so much lighter and really makes my vision of life a little less dire and sad.
Thank you so much Nujabes, your arts will hopefully give me the strength to break the barriers that my fears have built with time and makes me enjoy life like I really want to.
And big thumbs up to this community, just reading the comments show how amazing everyone is.
achraf06 Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day
Julian wow I wasn’t expecting an answer at all and especially not that fast. Thank you very much, that is very appreciated
achraf06 I tend to listen to nujabes super late/ early I guess you could say and happened to stumble across your comment haha❤️
Hello! Just wanted to say Happy Birthday, if that's your thing. Sorry that you were forgotten. I hope you know that there are people who care even if you happened to not come in contact with them. Have a great day!
@@Jewlions hope you had a happy birthday, friend.
Saw Shing02 in DC a couple nights ago and he did the whole Luv(sic) and stayed and chatted with everyone after -- it was great! He's awesome!
He came to Orlando too! He also said we were his favorite show ;) Crazy to think that we saw him in real life :o
Was this at Otakon 2019? Man I wish I knew, I was in the area and would have totally gone! That sounds amazing.
What a lucky guy
I remember how I was hitchhiking in Japan, and a middle-aged woman stopped and picked me up. While in her car, she was playing this and I remembered it was such soulful music. After we had exchanged pleasantries it was so soothing just crusing through the Japanese countryside with this in the background. After the journey, she dropped me to a train station and gave me 10000 yen. I'll never forget that.
Thats pretty friggin cool
I actually wonder if nujabes music was ever known in America and other countries before he died and before samurai champloo. But somehow everyone knows who he is now.
As someone amazing once said, it's funny how music puts times in perspective
She was playing this video of all of them or a specific one? Cool memory, I wanna visit Japan while listening to Nujabes lol
My best friend had recently left this world. He died fulfilling his duties as an serviceman in the airforce. The last time I saw him was at his wedding six months ago; he left a young widow behind. When I heard the news that he was dying from an accident Nujables helped me get through one of the toughest periods of my life.
R.I.P
Thank you.
My condolences to your friend and I thank him for his service. Do you mind if I ask what his profession was in the airforce?
Thank you very much. He was an F-16 crew chief, a job he loved very dearly and excelled at according to those he worked alongside.
Rest in fucking peace. In this world, there's more things that can kill you than things that can keep you alive, so sad.
As a depressed person this makes me feel really peaceful, like everything's going to be alright and things aren't that bad after all. Even if most of these songs are melancholic, it's a hopeful sadness in a way. What separates Nujabes for me from other artists is that an artist's work makes you feel happy, sad, inspirational etc. but I hardly got that specific ONE feeling I always get with Nujabes, it's hard to capture into words. And it hurts to know that he had to go that early, even though we only know him through his music, he's like a 'imaginary, fictional' person in my life, but still the deep connection to him is there, I sometimes wonder how he was as a person...I don't even know what my point is, I just need to get my thoughts down as I listen to this.
I can really relate to what youre saying
ShabazZiii Bam Jesus Christ loves you bro! He died for you and me, and died for our sins. He LOVES YOU. Don't be depressed.
Andres Patino I know you want to help but please.. don't come at me with religion now.
This isn't about religion bro. I'm not pushing you onto no religion. I'm just tell you, that someone out there loves you man.
i feel you bro
Every comment on youtube should be like this, no fights, no arguments, no fanboys, no caplocks, etc. Just pure music and emotions... RIP NUJABES
I came across pt.4 in a point in my life where i felt really hopeless, i was a senior in high school having to repeat all my math classes (i know tragic). while everyone was relaxing and getting ready for graduation i was showing up earlier and leaving later. Just when everything seemed lost i found out about Nujabes and his music along with Shing02 turned everything around for me. While everything was telling me to give up, only in music i found the words of encouragement and inspiration that i so desperately needed. By a miracle i made it, didn't go to prom or graduation but i left high school behind in 2017. The last time i rode the school bus home i played pt.4 on repeat all the way home it truly felt like a scene out of a movie. Here i am even in 2022 still going back to the music that push started the rest of my life forever grateful.
How are things going buddy?
Nujabes also helped me out through my highschool years, I too struggled with classes and doubted if I would graduate. I'm glad it also turned out alright for you, how are you doing now?
There are so many comments about Nujabes. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Nujabes, but I come to this particular song cycle for Shing02's lyrics. There is just something about the realness of his raps- so artful and poetic. I really think that Nujabes and Shing02 were a musical match made in Heaven. Some argue that Shing02 wasn't a good enough rapper for this series, but I disagree. I really think that he felt the atmosphere Nujabes created and made it even better. Love it!
Well said, shing's technique is really solid and his lyricism is really unique. Part 3 especially makes me feel major nostalgia, which is simultaneously my favorite feeling and something that can really wreck me emotionally.
+Emily Spaugh I used to think that Shing wasnt good enough when I first discovered nujabes through the anime samurai champloo. I didn't like Shing's flow.. but of course as I've gotten older I've come to appreciate his lyricism and the emotion he projects. I agree with you 100%
+Emily Spaugh uuuh whos girlfriend are you?
100% agreed. Both create complete musical harmony.
you'd really like CYNE
Love the description.
"All audio is copyright Hydeout Productions 2000-2013 and is uploaded under fair use for purposes of bringing Nujabes back to life for half an hour. Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen."
ArmedPenguins this makes me wanna tear up dude
Legend
@@Igeordan same
This can save someone's life.
So true bro
That is the power of truth!
Nicoli it saved mine.
@@prod.jaefuego2670 Wow dude, would it be indiscreet to ask you to tell us more ?
it save me bro :´)
I wonder if Shing02 would get as much love from you guys. Like Nujabes was a master of his craft and deserves all the praise as well obviously but what keeps me coming back to these tracks are Shing02's beautiful lyrics more than anything. He is an amazing poet and is really great at painting the image which touches your heart. All the emotions I feel ranging from uplifting and carefree in first three parts to the lamenting ones in the last parts is due to how real and beautiful Shing02's lyrics are.
very true. i was about to say the exact same thing. ty for putting it much better than I could've. they lyrics are so meaningful
I feel like shing02's lyricism is the perfect complement to nujabes' beats. Nujabes sets the mood with his masterful use of sampling and production. Shing02 then uses his lyrics to craft a story around that atmosphere. I love both nujabes and shing02 as individual artists, but luv sic wouldn't be what it is without both of them. Both of them deserve equal praise for creating this masterpiece.
I agree %100. his album Homo Caeruleus Cerinus is a magical masterpiece...
Agreed
Shing the king❤️❤️❤️❤️🩹
till death do us part, and it did.
fuck dude..
Those words hurt the most on this
+dogboy0912 ya that line really is powerful, but the thing is, he isnt even talking about nujabes
:'(
+Pouya M Then who is it adressed to ?
+TheTrueRoxas1 nope, it's about a beatboxer named jeff resureccion that Shing02 knew. jeff had recently passed away and shing wrote the lyrics about him. generally, the first half of the song is about Jeff, and the second half is about Nujabes because nujabes died in the middle of the writing process. If you want to listen to an amazing live event that Shing performs and talks about the luv(sic) series here - soundcloud.com/deliciousvinyl/live-the-lyric-theater-a-tribute-for-nujabe-1-23-2015?in=profeshatcs/sets/trap-hiphop-chill enjoy.
Why is nobody pointing out Shing02's poetic lyrics... shits just damn fire
*Imagination gives bliss at no cost, when I blink blink I receive at no loss*
*I thought I knew what a diamond shine like, but I felt a sharper love in the limelight*
*Its like the god in me saw the devil in you, I wanted to break myself in the worst way when I met you*
Damn... and so many more
Trust me, I hear him. It wouldn't be the same without him. ShingO2 is amazing. Nujabes is amazing. Together... they were legendary.
Vinvicious1 so, true
Shing02 has to be one of the best lyricist I've ever listen to
i'm sad that I can't understand all his songs because a lot are in japanese :/
Yeah Shing 02 lyrics are fire!
A pen can be sharper than a scalpel to a patient
To an open heart, it's a daily operation
While scrolling down looking at the comments, everyone has their own favorites and their own reasons for their favorites. No two comments are alike. His music touches different types of people but bring them all together at the same time.
You're so right, reading the comments I've learnt this too, it's amazing how we appreciate different parts more than others but still share the same love for these artists
well said
Stfu
I’ve cried so many times just looking through the comments while listening to this and I just gotta say, you are all good people.
Likewise friend :) be easy out there
Same here ❤
😊😊😮
Sending Love!
♥you too friend
Seba Jun saved my life from a down spiral with drugs and depression.. Everytime I listen to his music I am reminded why I want life... And now I have greater reasons like sharing this masterpiece with my son😄
Stay strong, girl.
nujabes is my drug ;)
Must say, this is one of the only TH-cam comment sections that I can read and enjoy. Not to be cheesy but there's a lot of love here. Nujabes is a legend, and brought us a gift of great, passionate, and soulful music. Rest in Absolute Peace, Nujabes. May your craftsmanship last throughout the ages.
+American Death Machine M'aiq knows much, tells some
+American Death Machine yeah man! enjoy your day :P
The comments on Nujabes videos are always positive and welcoming, which is quite the feat for youtube comments. Goes to show that Nujabes' music is really powerful and inspiring. Keep it up guys, and have a wonderful day!
hey you too! there's so much love up in here ;-;
All people talk about is how much they cry. Not exactly positive.
Luv(sic) Pt.1 - 0:00 ~ 4:53
Luv(sic) Pt.2 - 4:54 ~ 9:23
Luv(sic) Pt.3 - 9:24 ~ 14:36
Luv(sic) Pt.4 - 14:37 ~ 19:42
Luv(sic) Pt.5 - 19:43 ~ 24:55
Luv(sic) Pt.6 - 24:56 ~ 30:12
Rest in peace, Nujabes.
Aren't they already in the description though?
@@Onigirli I didn't know because of the narrow view.🤣
thank you
Part three's instrumentals are Indescribable.
Edit: Part Four's - GOD!
와 한국인
I always listen to this when I'm feeling Luv Sic
I feel you
+realrosesarered The same here. It´s like a refuge to my mind.
Me too.
The loss is sometimes too much to bear, but with music that expresses itself likewise, it seems as if it is easier to handle.
Wow this is old
" 'till death do us part and it did"
Wherever you are, I hope you're doing well
People sleeping on Shing02 Lyrics so hard.
Some of his lyrics resonate with me tbh
How far can we stretch the picture
Before pixelating the human texture?
Genius.
@@stam3018 i kinda get the metaphor but what is he relating this with?
@@alexm7627 how far can we bend our humanity before losing it is how I understand it.
@@ronylouis0 ohh good catch
It's funny how the music put times in perspective
Add a soundtrack to your life and perfect it
Whenever you are feeling blue keep walking and we can get far
Wherever you are
i fucking love that song so much
11 years ago a schoolmate told me about Nujabes, who sadly passed away just a few months earlier... Luv(sic) was his first song I listened to and I fell in love immediately.
I remember feeling incredibly sad that I wouldn't be able to hear new releases of Nujabes, but over the years I discovered so many more songs, remixes, pieces inspired by his work and I realized his legacy will never die!
The same schoolmate also told me about MF DOOM, who tragically passed away recently as well....
May those legends live forever through their music!
man your mate did have good taste in music. peace to his memory
We’ve lost so many great people :(
May he rest in peace brother. We love you.
Part 3 is the best
+schramschram 3 and 6
+Numi Nexis 3, 5 and 6.
***** puta, you're right. me take it back, bro. all i read was "this sing is wack,". stopped after the comma, when i should have continued
Agreed.
+schramschram My favourites are 1 3 and 6 in no order
Always listened to him and kept doing so even after his death. Its feels amazing because my little sister listens to DJ Okawari, Nujabes, Nomak, ReLPlus etc at a 8 year age difference its good to see such beautiful artwork revived and renewed for the next passing generation.
***** I am most definitely into jazz! Ill check that album out im sure my little sister will appreciate it too. Thanks! And I agree, Im glad my little sister does not listen to that radio overlyhyped and watered down lyrical trash these days. I mean not all of them are but more than a handful no doubt.
***** This generation still listens to lot of stuff like this(differing genres of course) But people need to broaden their tastes past EDM. Lol.
I actually like every piece of Nujabes' music. That's a very rare feature for an artist.
what? that you like it? haha get over yourself..
you misinterpret it. he's saying that it's rare for him to find an artist where he likes all the artist's songs.
Pine Cone oh... makes sense... sorry :/
“It’s funny how the music puts time in perspective” has to be my favourite Lin ever
Part 2 always gives me goosebumps. It's truly something magical.
the ingredients are perfect
part 4 is best
Wherever you are, whoever you are.
May love find you, friend.
Love you, Jun.
Lucas Froes 🙏🏽
também te amo irmao
Part 3 i tell you. The first Nujabes and Shing02 song i heard had that on repeat nearly a year. It touches the soul a different way, big big tune
I keep posting this everywhere but Part 3 really is the highlight for me.
I cried like a fucking pussy.
Couldn't agree more
*part 3 extended version*
My favorite one also homie
Gotta relisten to this every so often. All because I watched Samurai Champloo, I discovered Nujabes. He's since became one of my favorite artists. Him and Shing02 have made this one of the best series of tracks in all of musical history. Hope future generations can listen to this masterpiece for years to come.
I watched samurai champloo after I found nujabes in a lofi playlist in 2017, finally got around to watching it to see the parallel between yasuke and cowboy bebop
Same
Part 1 - 0:15
Part 2 - 4:54
Part 3 - 9:23
Part 4 - 14:36
Part 5 - 19:43
Part 6 (Grand Finale) - 24:56
+God Thanks, God.
+God Cause no one can read the description thank you god.
God you are always so helpful
Thanks, God
Peace to the God
This song always reminds me of an old friend of mine. He killed himself more than 2 years ago now and it blows my mind. When I listen to this though, I remember him in a different light. Chilling on his balcony, smoking cigarettes, he was always into rap and I would tell him "can you play that jazzy one again?" :) Maybe him and Nujabes are chilling together now.
That's would be me
F
hes for shure chilling with saber blasting beats for all the beautiful souls this world has lost
I also think of my dead friend. She died a little over a month ago in the hospital as of this comment.
Miguel Morales May your friend Rest In Peace, good luck stranger.
"The rhymes will heal cause I believe in music"
tear up every time I hear it
You're beautiful for saying that
Glad its not only me
The transitions are insanely good I love them
10 years to the day since he left this realm. Nujabes will live forever and will never be forgotten.
It didn't hit me until now that it's been so long already... I remember the day I found out.
Listening to this at 3 am is so fucking good. Listening to this anytime is actually pretty fucking good.
Retardobananen agreed
Ingrid M
Dansker? :D
Norsk :)
Ingrid M
Alright ;D
Retardobananen You hit the nail on the head man.
Jun Seba, look, you're not dead
Look at us listening to your music
Look at you composing and scratching our hearts
You're always filling it with positivity
Thanks for your creativity
Rest In Beats
This is THE album I listen to at the start of every year. RIP Nujabes and now, MF DOOM.
How crazy would a MF DOOM and Nujabes collab have been
@@ramajf1807 there's a really food mashup here on TH-cam if you want to hear
Good* lol
@@trist6073 I think it's called metaphorical villany
Mee too my friend - best wishes
shing02 is the perfect rapper for nujabes's beats, minmi is the perfect singer for his beats
i just wish there was a collaboration between the three together
cise starr and shing02 are both equally qualified for the title of perfect rapper for nujabes beats
dandykip the world would end
th-cam.com/video/MIo1VuQTavE/w-d-xo.html
^ i was just about to link this! Good job dude 👌🏻👌🏻
that´s so true !!!!!!
comment section is dope, peace everyone
Today is Nujabes ten year anniversary of his passing. February 7, 1974 - February 26, 2010. Thank you for giving us so much hope and peace Jun Seba. We will never ever forget you!!
これがアートなんですね。
音楽を聴いてこんなに芸術的だなと感じさせられたのは初めてでした。
気付いたら曲の情景を想像しようとしてしまう。
声も最高ですが滑舌と耳触りのめちゃくちゃ良いラップ。
綺麗で繊細で奥行きがあってどこか少し不安にさせる危うげのあるビート。
初めて聞きましたが、感動しました。
same
This is art, isn't it?
It was the first time that listening to music made me feel so artistic.
When I notice it, I try to imagine the scene of the song.
The voice is the best, but it's a very good rap with a smooth tongue and a touch.
A beat that is beautiful, delicate, has depth, and makes you feel a little uneasy.
The first time I heard it, I was impressed.
I’m English…
How beautiful a TH-cam comment section can be... I really feel like going into a bar, those tracks playing in the background and a big group of awesome people, all telling the others about their lifes and how those songs brought them a turn for the better or just a short moment of piece. I know, a lot of people wrote it hear already but yo, shoutout to y'all, stay up there and keep pumping the awesome jams that Nujabes and Shing02 created. Lovin' all of you guys!
My girlfriend let me do anal 😮🤭😩
"I've watched grown men moan, and women weep
As you quietly descended six feet deep
But the spirit ascended before our wet eyes
A gift from God, returned to sender"
Holy shit the way he delivered that shit
Wow that’s a beautiful bar. Makes me think of my recently deceased best friend James.
@@bretthastings2707 rip James
@@bretthastings2707 This happened to my buddy Eric.
Rip james and eric
I'm not sure I completely get it....
This is the most wholesome comment section on TH-cam I swear
No TH-cam or comments have made me cry, but here I am leaking because I just discovered Nujabes.
@@Beelzebotable Welcome, my friend.
11 years ago today.
RIP. Thanks for everything
Part 4 legitimately makes me tear up.
Incredible song by an incredible man.
Make new videos!
I haven't reached part 4 yet and I can see why
Musical expression at the level of love and appreciation for life of a god:)
The song got my son pregnant.
The music, Nujabes, these songs, the community... I love you guys... all of you...
My dear friend passed away from suicide a few months ago and I knew about Nujabes since I was a kid watching Samurai Champloo. My buddy used to listen to him all the time when he felt like dying... And now that I'm in a huge depressing state where I'm suicidal sometimes, I listen to Luv(sic) and all the others...
My word goes out to all of you... Thank you all, even in the Nujabes community where I was welcomed with open arms... and ever since I jumped along months ago never once did I get the slightest bit of hostility. This is why I do my best to kick ny suicidal tendencies. Nujabes's music spreads love... no hate....
I just love you guys and I want you all to know that I always want to help whenever you feel like venting or want advice. And I want you all to know that you can do it if you're in a tough spot like me...
If life gets the best of me and I ever commit suicide, I just hope you all can feel loved... Because love is what keeps us going and, God damn it if I can spread love like you guys did for me, I will proudly do it.
Rest in Beats, Nujabes.
And bless everyone in the world with happiness and prosperity in the future. 💗💗💗💗💗
Kik me at Zetayoru if you feel like you need to talk. I'll always be on standby waiting for you. I love you all
why feel sada cause someone dies bro? dying is a normal process. listen to this music enough and you ll find the truth one day. life is just a dream. the dream never stops! peace dude!
Cosmic Kids! It's hard to think about how your loved ones state of mind is during a suicide. We all have bad thoughts, but that's a deep suffering that most of us won't understand. I've made peace with my grandparents death, but my cousin hung herself and that's always gonna hurt me. I'm still searching for answers when it doesn't even matter anymore. It's been a long time and I'm still waiting for that internal peace.
Cosmic Kids! You're right though. Life is a dream. ;) And it goes on.
zetayoru I'm still crawling out of my depression. But I find that having someone to talk to helps. Even if it's a stranger... Sometimes that's what you need. A different perspective. Thanks for that positive energy. I hope you're still existing alongside us all.
Love you brotha we’re all here for you ❤️❤️
All of this man's art is being deleted. Most of the youtube videos are copyright claimed, and his soundcloud is gone. Good to see this is still here.
+higagigerk ya thank god
+higagigerk The maggots come to eat the physical (and economic) remnants they can find. Seba Jun will live through, though.
When I noticed his soundcloud was gone I was so disappointed, about half of my likes and playlist were all Nujabes
+higagigerk My goal is to get my hands on every CD he ever released. :)
+N.D. Strider i hope youre rich, they are extremely expensive and rare
I always believe that Nujabes worked with more "talented" rappers with sicker flows etc.
But for me shing02 will always be the BEST rapper he's worked with because of his pen. I find his lyrics more relatable and some
even stuck by me till this day.
Truly a match made in heaven.
shing is literally a poet nd it matches so well with nujabes
I remember back in the day I was like who tf is this garbage dude he found to rap on these beats...
But when it clicked finally I was like this guy is a poet for real
There's just so much overwhelming positivity and honest tenderness in these songs, and when I see the people who love it like I do, and I see the love they pour out, without any pretense or arrogance, it brings a smile to my face in way not a lot can. It's so rare to find somewhere where there's a shortage of hostility, and it's truly wonderful that I found it among the people who love this music. I don't know any of you, and I probably never will, but I love you guys.
Seriously amazing... I feel so much love out of these songs and I just want to spread it.
I hope in the years since you wrote this that you've received as much love as you put into your words here - and more.
I love all of you, I love me, I love
:3
+UC98 i love u too , i love me , i love .
+UC98 luv to ya
+UC98 lovee
+UC98 Love you too
After listening to Nujabes for so many years through my adolescences and now an adult in college, it is amazing to see the abundance of positivity to his music. Let's get his music on Spotify and spread this beautiful art of music instead of all the mainstream music with no unique connotation.
It's so hard reading Nujabes comments without getting choked up. There's at least once a year when I go through major Nujabes phases, and it's always comforting seeing how it's not just me impacted by his music. Such good vibes.
I present to you one of the nicesy comment sections ever. You guys are all amazing.
RIP Nujabes.
Aqui estoy escuchando 😎
True. Tell me what you listen ill tell you who you are.
I hate these preachy comments...
Nujabes and Shing02 were born to make songs together. Seriously it was as if the world demanded they collaborate. It's rare when a music producer meets the perfect vocals to their style of tunes.
Today is the anniversary of Nujabes' death in 2010. Ten years later and we keep coming back to timeless classics like luv 1-5. Although he's not here with us any longer, his legacy eternally lives on through his music.
Part 3 will always be my favorite, but the combination of 4, 5, and 6 evokes emotions no other album can
Can't hear these charms in a different succession now. Lol Thank u DJ. Dough
I've practically made it a habit to listen to this every day.
R.I.P Nujabes.
Spread the love guys, i don't know you, but if i did we would hang and listen to nujabes and shing all day and live life to the fullest bliss
Galaxy Scalegear It would be great my brotha
We're all chillin on a wonderful "sound" cloud - just imagine
I would love to
I would love to, too. Why cant we get to a peacefull life, and break down the system that doesnt let us do it?
Nobody knows why I stay up so late at night until daylight and I don't think I'm the only one that does this but I play this late at night 6:50 ish just to have this blasting in my headphones with my curtains opens as the sky brightens up. I love that feeling.
Just do drugs.
Edward Rivera
Get outta here
6:50 is not night time.
6:60 AM where I am is considered late. Or atleast I consider it if I stay up that long.
Asthiruma
You mean 6:50? 6:60 doesn't exist or at least within the United States it doesn't. Here 6:50 am is morning, people are awake for school or work at this time.
After 32 years. Im still learning about music, both old and new school. Thank goodness for the humanity in TH-cam.
I first heard this on the toilet during a terrible bout of stomach flu. I never knew I could weep from both hot, painful diarrhea and the soothing sadness that is this medley.
RIP 6 YEARS TODAY. WE LOVE YOU JUN
"Happiness is a hot potato you can't possess" this dude was brimming with wisdom.
"How far do we have to stretch the picture before pixellating the human texture?"
Nice Shapes Happiness is for everyone. Maybe someday everyone will be happy.
@@gavin2870 Wow, I read that just as he said it some of the truest words ever spoken.
You eat it!!
-light yagami
Deathnote
I was in my highschool years when i first caught glimpse of a work of art from Nujabes. Feather was the first song ive heard from him and fell in love with a lofi hip hop beat. Fast forward to 2018, didnt even realize he passed in 2010. Such a loss to the world but we still have Shing02 putting in effort for his partner in crime. We dont get a lot of musical novels but this one is probably the best one out. Fast forward to 2023, i had to pay respect to Nujabes brother ramen shop in shibuya named Usagi. Definitely a good quick eat if you guys ever go to japan to visit and pay tribute. They blast Nujabes music there 24/7 and their food is really good compared to how much we spend in the states.
I love the whole thing, but part 3 is still the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life. Thank god that these two found each other.
This album is my go to album whenever I'm feeling down, it always made me feel better
SAME
Same, been listening to it every day for about 2 years, what does that tell me? ;_;
Exact same thing for me. Anytime I'm stressed out or depressed I watch this video to bring the good vibes!
That you have fantastic musical taste ;)
It's kinda wrecking me right now but I can also feel the beauty and love in it.
For many years, I had part 2 on my iTunes. I never knew about Nujabes or Shing02, I never thought to hear part 1 or any other parts. I'm not sure whether I'm glad to have experienced something this beautiful at an older age, or upset with myself that I maintained distance from a beautiful series like this, and fantastic artists like Nujabes and Shing02.
What I can say for a fact though is the two were a phenomenal duo, and Nujabes work won't fade away for many years to come.
"All good souls lost may they rest in peace" - Nujabes, 2002
"All good souls lost may they rest in peace" - Shing02
Shing02 does all of the vocals in this compilation.
It's crazy to look back at the boy listening to this 5 years ago and then sitting here as the man I am today 5 years later. The lyrics definitely hit different now but still beautiful nonetheless. We are all people we are all alive we are. That's what it means to live, we just are. RIP Jeff, I love you man. Every day just isnt the same without you. We will listen to this when I see you again one day.
Happy Birthday, dear Jun! We miss ya so much.
Was studying while letting songs scroll in the background, stumbled upon this...I've finished studying but I just can't find myself closing the tab. Speechless. Rest in beats Nujabes
Happy birthday, Nujabes.
I saw this and just about cried.
My late friend turned me on to Nujabes back in 2008. Everytime I hear Nujabes I know I carry his spirit with me. Miss you Clyde.