Name: Metaphorical Music
Brand: Nujabes

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Catalogue number

HOLP-002

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-02-21

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Sales:8.875

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4997184990790

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Black LPx2

Artist

Nujabes

Genre US

Hip Hop

Label US

Hydeout Productions

Nujabes (pronounced: Noo-Jah-Bess), artist name of Jun Seba, was a Japanese hip-hop music producer. He was the owner of the Tribe record shop in Shibuya, Tokyo, and also ran his own independent record label, Hyde Out Recordings. His music is known for a strong cool jazz influence, frequently using samples from artists like Miles Davis and Yusef Lateef. Nujabes tragically passed away at the age of 36 after a car accident in Tokyo.

As the owner of Tribe record shop and founder of Hyde Out Recordings, Nujabes made significant contributions to the Japanese hip-hop scene. Through his independent label, he released various projects by talented artists such as Uyama Hiroto and Five Deez under the Tribe label.

Nujabes' unique style incorporated elements of cool jazz into his productions, often sampling iconic musicians like Miles Davis and Yusef Lateef. This fusion created a distinct sound that resonated with fans worldwide.

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Metaphorical Music is Nujabes' first solo album released in 2003. It offers a combination of hip hop and instrumental jazz, and features artists like Shing02, Substantial, Five Deez and Cise Starr (of CYNE). Despite the fact that the album has contributing vocals from several artists, it is roughly classified as a breakbeat album. Uyama Hiroto contributed to several notable tracks on the album, including Letter from Yokosuka and Next View, and would appear on subsequent albums Modal Soul and Spiritual State. Metaphorical Music received universal acclaim from fans of Nujabes and critics.

Metaphorical Music

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Discover Metaphorical Music by Nujabes on vinyl. This acclaimed album combines hip hop and instrumental jazz, featuring artists like Shing02 and Substantial. Released by Hydeout Productions.