samurai champloo music record "departure" [2LP] [Analog]

Product Description

This product is an analog reissue of the "Samurai Champloo Music Record" by Nujabes, Fat Jon, FORCE OF NATURE, and Tsutchie. Originally released in 2004, these tracks were created for the groundbreaking anime series "Samurai Champloo," which was acclaimed for its innovative blend of period drama and Hip Hop elements. The series was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, known for his deep knowledge of music, and the soundtrack features a unique mix of artists who have made significant contributions to the Hip Hop scene both in Japan and abroad.

Product Specification

The reissue includes four titles: "Departure," "masta," "impression," and "playlist." These tracks were originally released on 4 CDs in 2004 and became a smash hit. Now, after 18 years, they are being released in analog format for the first time. The set includes two discs, with a total of 17 tracks. Disc 1 features works by Nujabes, including "battlecry," "the space between two worlds," "aruarian dance," and "transcendence." Disc 2 showcases Fat Jon's contributions, with tracks like "ole," "624 part2," "genome," "no way back," and "funkin'."

Additional Information

The "Samurai Champloo Music Record" is not just for anime fans but also for Hip Hop enthusiasts. The soundtrack features the work of Nujabes, a rare trackmaker whose lo-fi HipHop rocked the scene and later gained many followers in Japan and abroad. It also includes tracks by Fat Jon, who has been active with Five Deez since the 00's and has released a solo album produced by Nujabes. FORCE OF NATURE, a unit consisting of KZA and DJ KENT, who have remixed many artists and are top runners in the club scene, also contributed to the soundtrack. Lastly, Tsutchie, a trackmaker of SHAKKAZOMBIE, who has been leading the Japanese HipHop scene since the dawn of HipHop, also has tracks included in this reissue.