Name: Metaphorical Music
Brand: Nujabes

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade UK

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Format detail

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2022-02-18

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

HOLP-002

UPC / Barcode

4997184990790

Black LP

Tape

2023-11-03

HOCT-01

4997184180214

Artist

Nujabes

Label EU

Hydeout Productions

Genre EU

Hip Hop

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.

Newest Listed Items

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

Music EU

Discover Metaphorical Music by Nujabes on vinyl from Hydeout Productions. A blend of hip hop and jazz featuring Shing02, Substantial, Five Deez, and Cise Starr.