Legends: Rest In Peace Nujabes...

Sad day in Hip-Hop.

As reported here via Shing02:

" Today, I have very somber news for the international hip hop community, especially fans of the independent hip hop scene, and those who have followed my career.

It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here:
http://hydeout.net/hydeout/2010/03/_hydeoutproductions.html

We deeply regret the loss of a unique talent and a close friend. Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music.

As I write now from Japan, I had been leaving him messages the past couple of weeks, trying to get in the studio together, so the news could not have come any more unexpected. Even last week, I passed by his house and called him thinking he was still home.

I met Nujabes around 2000 and as an upcoming MC, I was fortunate to work on tracks such as Battlecry, F.I.L.O, Luv(sic) parts 1, 2 and 3. We had been working on the next trilogy of Luv(sic) over the past year (which we're determined to see through). The last time we talked in January, Nujabes emailed me to wish Jeff Resurreccion, a 19-year old beatboxer who had just passed way from cancer, his heartfelt condolences.

While we continue to respect the privacy of his family, we will work to preserve his legacy, and pay tribute to the body of work, some unreleased, that he has left for us to enjoy. Jun Seba will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide.

in peace,
Shing02 "


Shing02's Twitter account: Shing02 On Twitter

Nujabes:

Mystline (Personal Favorite)



Counting Stars



Battlecry (First Nujabes Record We Ever Heard)

Video: Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek - In This World (Preview)...

Dope!

The album "Revolutions Per Minute" coming in April!

New Music: Mic Wilson - Believe...

Listen/ Download Here: Mic Wilson - Believe

Words from Mic:

" Peace party people, Today is 3/2/10...which is rare....Anyways today I've decided to release my 1st official joint of my next project "Square One (My Radio)" The song is called "Believe" produced by yours truly...I hope you guys/gals enjoy it...I also finished the cover...Still don't have a date for when i'm dropping the project...So stay tuned....much luv "

We look forward to Mic's future release as we have posted on his past endeavors. The fact that he captures a great, smooth, transitionable essence of the New York Hip-Hop scene has definitely been one of the main reasons for us pushing and playing his records over the past year or so.

Very Abstract.

With that said, keep up with Mic (Formerly PreZZure) At his many internet digs:

www.PreZZure.net
www.myspace.com/iAmPreZZure
www.twitter.com/Mic_WIlson
www.PreZZure.imeem.com
www.PreZZure.musicnation.com
www.reverbnation.com/PreZZure
www.HellvizPreZZlee.tumblr.com