What makes Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure by Nujabes notable?

The album is notable for its innovative sound that helped popularize lo-fi hip-hop, influencing countless artists and producers in the years that followed. Its music was integral to the success of the anime 'Samurai Champloo', which further connected Nujabes to a wider cultural audience and contributed to the growing international interest in Japanese hip-hop. Released in 2004, 'Departure' is Nujabes' second album, following his acclaimed debut 'Modal Soul'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his unique blend of hip-hop and jazz, establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the genre's alternative scene.

Who is Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure for?

Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure?

Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure has 17 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure

Nujabes · 2004

67 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A fusion of jazzy instrumentals and smooth hip-hop beats that evoke a sense of nostalgia and adventure.

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Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2004, 'Departure' is Nujabes' second album, following his acclaimed debut 'Modal Soul'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his unique blend of hip-hop and jazz, establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the genre's alternative scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Wayne· 2 Chainz· Yo Gotti

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 battlecry 3:20
2 the space between two world 4:39
3 aruarian dance 4:09
4 kujaku 6:59
5 mystline 4:47
6 1st.samurai 3:07
7 ole 3:27
8 624 part2 3:45
9 genome 3:35
10 no way back 3:18
11 funkin 3:36
12 stay 3:42
13 chambers 3:43
14 ask 3:18
15 how you feel 4:27
16 624 part1 2:41
17 四季ノ唄 5:00

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