Musicians · 1974–2010

Nujabes

Japanese hip-hop producer (1974–2010)

Born
7 February 1974
Adachi
Died
26 February 2010
Shibuya
Country
Japan
Active
1996–2010
Record labels
Hyde Out Productions
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Nujabes was a jazz musician. Nujabes was born on 7 February 1974 in Adachi and died on 26 February 2010 in Shibuya. The music is usually filed under hip-hop. Record labels: Hyde Out Productions. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Metaphorical Music” (2003) to “NuMatic” (2021).

Jun Seba (Japanese: 瀬葉 淳, Hepburn: Seba Jun; February 7, 1974 – February 26, 2010), born Jun Yamada (山田 淳), better known by his stage name Nujabes (; ヌジャベス, Nujabesu [nɯ.(d)ʑaꜜbe.sɯ]), was a Japanese music producer best known for his atmospheric instrumental mixes sampling from hip-hop, soul, and jazz, as well as incorporating elements of trip hop, breakbeat, downtempo, and ambient music. Seba released two studio albums during his lifetime: Metaphorical Music (2003) and Modal Soul (2005), while the album Spiritual State was released posthumously in 2011. He was the founder of the independent label Hydeout Productions and released two collection compilations: Hydeout Productions 1st Collection (2003) and 2nd Collection (2007). Additionally, Seba collaborated on the soundtrack for Shinichirō Watanabe's anime series Samurai Champloo (Music Record: Departure and Impression) in 2004.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Metaphorical Music 2003
samurai champloo music record: departure 2004
Modal Soul 2005
Spiritual State 2011
NuMatic 2021

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Frequently asked questions

When and where was Nujabes born?

Nujabes was born 7 February 1974 in Adachi.

What are Nujabes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Metaphorical Music (2003), samurai champloo music record: departure (2004), Modal Soul (2005), Spiritual State (2011) and NuMatic (2021).

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