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)

But...He Snuffed Jesus Remember?!

Listen, N*gger shirt or not, he gave us arguably the best Hip-Hop album of all time. The good people over at OhWord.com took the time out of their busy E-Lives to deconstruct Illmatic, Nas's finest, to give you people who can't get that damn shirt out of your heads some insight as to why he still is God's Son.

Loved every word of it.

Read it Here. Deconstructing Illmatic.

Via OhWord.com

The Late Great J Dilla...

Everyone has their own opinion on how great J Dilla was and still is. Born James Yancey, he left this earth on February 10th 2006 but is still with us to this day. This February 7th marked his birthday and two years since his passing. He would have been 34 this year.

In his memory Stones Throw Records has released a podcast titled Thank You Jay Dee Act 3. It's mixed by J.Rocc and is available either on iTunes or the Stones Throw Homepage.

Personally, We're influenced by this man, countless nights have been spent with his production on loop accompanied by the crafting of numerous verses to them. R.I.P Dilla. -Abstract Minds

Hear More J Dilla Here. J Dilla Myspace.