Jun Seba (also known as "Nujabes") was truly a one of a kind artist that could speak to your soul through the amount of musical talent this individual possessed.

A record label founder, record-store owner, and hip hop groundbreaker here in Tokyo, it’s hard to imagine what Japan’s hip hop scene would look like without his efforts. Though a little more elusive than many other past hip hop icons, there’s a bit to learn about this genre pushing producer.

Influences

Nujabes also heavily influenced/inspired music artists like Jaden Smith, Fat Jon and animated TV shows by blending the elements jazz influences and laidback production to his craft of Hip-Hop beats. His music attributed most notably to the anime series, Samurai Champloo.

Hyperlinks

Nujabes: The Japanese Icon

Samurai Champloo: Breakdown (Video)

The Discography of Nujabes

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