A friend just recently told me the sad news that the Japanese Hip Hop producer, Nujabes (Seba Jun), had passed away earlier this year due to a car accident.

You may recognize alot of his music that became popular in the Anime series Samurai Champloo. If you weren't lucky enough to have heard his stuff before, then there's no better time than the present. He is by far one of the best artists I look to, to play, when I need my creativity to flow. His sounds are melodic, soothing, and beyond inspiring.

I've included a YouTube playlist I created over a year ago. There are definitely a ton more out there, and I've read that his label will push out an album with some of his latest work.

Here's just a bit more info on him:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nujabes

and on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/nujabes

Thank you Seba Jun, for what you've given to me and many others. You will truly be missed