![]() ![]() 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. ![]() 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. We had been working on the next trilogy of Luv(sic) over the past year (which we're determined to see through). 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. Even last week, I passed by his house and called him thinking he was still home. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music.Īs 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. 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. Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. We deeply regret the loss of a unique talent and a close friend. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here: It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. 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. ![]()
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