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Jun Seba (瀬場 潤, Seba Jun), (February 19, 1974 – February 26, 2010) was a Japanese hip-hop producer and DJ who recorded under the name Nujabes. His alias was simply his name "sebajun" spelled backwards. Nujabes was also owner of the Shibuya record stores, T Records and Guinness Records and founder of the independent label Hydeout Productions.
Production
In addition to Japanese artists like Uyama Hiroto, Shing02 and Minmi, Nujabes has collaborated with underground American hip-hop acts CYNE, Cise Starr (as a solo apart from the hiphop collective CYNE), Apani B, Five Deez, Substantial, CL Smooth, Terry Callier, as well as British rapper Funky DL. He was also a member of the production duo Urbanforest, an experimental collaboration with Nao T[1].
Samurai Champloo
Nujabes was one of the most prolific contributors to the background music and soundtracks of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a feudal Japan setting with modern anachronisms, especially in regards to hip hop culture.[2]
Death
On February 26, 2010, Jun Seba was involved in a traffic accident upon exiting the Shuto Expressway late at night. He died at a hospital in Shibuya Ward after failed efforts to revive him. He was 36 years old. There was a private burial with only family in attendance. Hydeout Productions has stated that Nujabes has left behind tracks, which they plan to release in the near future[3].
Discography
Albums
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Hydeout Productions 1st Collection
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Metaphorical Music
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Modal Soul
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Hydeout Productions 2nd Collection
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Compilations
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Ristorante NUJABES
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Modal Soul Classics
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Production
To This Union a Son Was Born
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Bullshit As Usual
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Mellow Beats, Friends & Lovers
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References
- ^ (Japanese) Hydeout Productions Information on Nujabes' Metaphorical Music and Other Works
- ^ ROMAN ALBUM: Samurai Champloo. Mangaglobe/Shimoigusa Champloos, Dark Horse Comics Inc. 2007. p. 55. ISBN 1-59307-642-8.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ (Japanese) An Emergency Announcement from Hydeout Productions