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I've always heard Nujabes' name come up all over the place in music forums and hip-hop discussions and whatnot, but I didn't actually sit down with his discography until a month or two ago, and it's.... fine I guess? Kind of mediocre to be quite honest. I can't say I don't get the appeal but I just feel like there's so much better stuff out there. I just can't believe that THIS is the music I've seen so many people say is just as good as J Dilla, DJ Shadow, DOOM (production-wise), etc.
 
chrb98 said:
I've always heard Nujabes' name come up all over the place in music forums and hip-hop discussions and whatnot, but I didn't actually sit down with his discography until a month or two ago, and it's.... fine I guess? Kind of mediocre to be quite honest. I can't say I don't get the appeal but I just feel like there's so much better stuff out there. I just can't believe that THIS is the music I've seen so many people say is just as good as J Dilla, DJ Shadow, DOOM (production-wise), etc.
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While, I understand and respect this opinionI I don’t necessarily agree with it. Nujabes production is decidedly his, completely unique to him (similarly to the other artists you stated for comparison purposes) I think Nujabes production is much more Jazz based than these others artists. I would be much more apt to spin a Nujabes record on a Sunday morning or after a late night (I would say if it aligns with anyone’s production, I’d probably throw him more in the category of Q-Tip) than maybe some Madlibs or DJ Shadow. Nujabes vibe to me is like baseball it can be comforting and quietly ignored if you are in that mindset but when you focus the intricacies and dynamics of what is going on, that is when you really fall in love.
 
chrb98 said:
I've always heard Nujabes' name come up all over the place in music forums and hip-hop discussions and whatnot, but I didn't actually sit down with his discography until a month or two ago, and it's.... fine I guess? Kind of mediocre to be quite honest. I can't say I don't get the appeal but I just feel like there's so much better stuff out there. I just can't believe that THIS is the music I've seen so many people say is just as good as J Dilla, DJ Shadow, DOOM (production-wise), etc.
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I know a 65 year old Canadian/Armenian man who would kick your ass for this take 🤣
 
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