Samurai Champloo on vinyl is the original lofi hip hop

Samurai Champloo is an anime that first aired in 2005, lauded for it's forward-thinking soundtrack featuring legendary hip hop producers Nujabes and Fat Jon. These were some of the formative beats for me as a producer.
I managed to find this 2017 edition of Samurai Champloo's soundtrack on Discogs. It's not a first edition pressing, but it does sound great. I hope you enjoy listening!
Just a heads-up, this music gets content claimed on youtube. Doesn't matter to me, as I'm just uploading these videos for fun. I'm happy to support the creators (or their labels...)
I hear some folks use my channel for their streams, so if you're one of those folks, skip this video!
Shout-out to everyone who came to my stream yesterday, that was fun. I'll try to pick out some albums to play and chill out on a live sometime again soon.
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the tunes.
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[@VideogameFrames]

The Study Girl’s father is Nujabes

[@sleep_deprived8406]

RIP to a real artist

[@threatlevelomega]

*B')*

[@oceanman6915]

nice one

[@dinero2994]

RIP

[@s-k81]

Well Said My Friend, Well Said Indeed

[@furiousfellow1583]

I'm positive samurai champloo is the reason why lofi hip-hop is associated to anime

[@zack8521]

I don't see any other anime that fulfills that role other than samurai Champloo. Cowboy Beebop can also be a reason for that when it comes to the aesthetic.

[@ghosttactician403]

@@zack8521 cowboy bebop had a different sound to it, more lively jazz

[@zack8521]

@@ghosttactician403 I know that's why I said aesthetically

[@gustavosanches3454]

Its more because Samurai Champloo heavily featured songs by Nujabes and other prodigies of Japanese Hip Hop which lofi has a lot of influence from.

[@stringa01]

@@gustavosanches3454 😂 lofi is boom bap Hip Hop, which started in the US around the early 90s. No disrespect to nujabes but he definitely didn’t create it. It was just relabeled. Yoko kanno who is the producer of champloo was looking for an urban hip hop feel to be the background to the series but they couldn’t afford well known American producers that’s why you hear Fat Jon , Nujabes and others

[@boshvasara1868]

Its honestly all thanks to Shinichirō Watanabe. The Director has made some of the greatest anime series of all time! -Samurai Champloo/ Lofi hiphop -Cowboy bebop/ jazz -space dandy/ Disco He knows how to incorporate music and anime together. Its very hard to find any anime that is as good as his style.

[@user-qp4yz2pv6z]

yes. and Evangelion w/depression

[@LucasMartins-zv3oh]

yeah, dont forget kids on the slope

[@enriquestewart6681]

Space dandy? Never heard of it.

[@boshvasara1868]

@@enriquestewart6681 Its a really funny comedy anime but hits you in the feels at the end. You should definitely check it out because it doesn't lack behind his other 2 works.

[@yesno8785]

I've been meaning to watch Space Dandy after being starved of content like Samurai Champloo! I've watching Cowboy Bebop and Michiko to Hatchin too, so I need something new lol.I usually do not care for anime soundtracks at all, but these shows got me hooked for some reason.

[@randombystander1112]

no one talkin bout my boi in the background hard at work giving us the lighting effects lol ... an unspoken legend smh

[@cameronkar9021]

Fax

[@SAZERU]

FR, PAYIN RESPECTS HERE !!

[@HazardousBeast22]

this is one of the videos i play for the music, then tab out 😂

[@sal123ps3]

As I read this comment I saw the light

[@midnight_melancholy]

I watched this 6 times before i even noticed that lmao

[@DurvalLacerda]

Samurai Champloo is one of the comfiest animes ever. It feels like it was made to watch late at night.

[@broskiyeets1599]

It was late night cn/ adult swim back in early 2000's

[@jtof9371]

for real

[@flavioryu5922]

yea just like cowboy bebop, it's just the style of Watanabe that's so good

[@reggie6871]

technically, it was lmao it ran around midnight on adult swim, right after paranoia agent if i remember right

[@broskiyeets1599]

@@reggie6871 yeah with shows like paranoia agent, inuyasha, big o , ghost in the shell and full metal alchemist

[@Luciens10]

Samurai champloo is like the forefather for lofi hiphop

[@kalebwtk]

Nujabes (RIP) made most of the music in Samurai Champloo so I suppose he could be credited

[@Frekeyy]

@@kalebwtk Yeah Nujabes music is still amazing and was/is a huge inspiration for a lot of hip hop artists aswell

[@Frekeyy]

@@cocorosh7295 not saying that nujabes did lofi but that he inspired a lot of hip hop artists in general including lofi hip hop

[@cone9419]

all credit goes to nujuabes

[@davidgn40]

@@kalebwtk Tsutchie actually did most of the Samurai Champloo tracks. Nujabes did a good chunk of it, but he did it alongside Tsutchie, fat jon, and Force of Nature.

[@garrettsmith4760]

Rest in beats Nujabes, one of the fathers of lofi and one of the patron saints of the samurai hip-hop aesthetic

[@FALLACYix]

Dilla

[@bvicc20]

J. Dilla

[@garrettsmith4760]

@@bvicc20 Did you know they actually shared the same birthday too? 2-7-1974

[@bvicc20]

​@garrettsmith4760 Damn really? That's so crazy 🤯

[@getsugaallen6612]

nujabes didn't invent anything , maybe to you weebs but real hip hop fans know.

[@dcss89]

Samurai Champloo is one of the few animes or animated series in the world that makes you a better person after watching it. You watch it and keeps thinking about it for a while, just like other masterpieces like Great Teacher Onizuka and Cowboy Bebop. Needless to say the the soundtrack has a really important role in this.

[@tja9212]

mindgame might be an anime you'd like watching.

[@Magpy93]

makes you more of a loser sure

[@undefinedvariable8085]

You should try Mushishi

[@terrence1q909]

It don't make you a better person, great show but you don't finish and go hmmmmmmmm I'm gooder now

[@Kenlac92]

this is a weird thing to say dude

[@LLusion]

I used to fall asleep to "process" by tsutchi in high school. after the song was finished, I would continue drifting off to sleep to the the vinyl crackle loop. feels so warm to hear it again.

[@freshbreadmusic]

when I see you on the same video comments as I am a lot, I feel like I'm doing something right. ur songs are fire

[@jomamedits35]

I love samurai champloo

[@zenitzen2625]

@@jomamedits35 ai rwptae

[@emmettrichardsonjr7300]

Same here. Process used to play on repeat. Until I was able to grab Same Ol Thing from Limewire, Process and Just Forget were always playing.

[@Darkser37]

Tsutchie did crazy stuff there ngl

[@tylerm.bagbey5900]

I've seen a lot of comments saying how they love Nujabes and stuff. So do I, but none of these tracks are by him. The first is by Force of Nature, the second is by Tsutchie, and the the third is by Fat Jon just to let everyone know!

[@davidgn40]

Yup! 0:00 - 3:56: "Just Forget" by Force of Nature 3:57 - 8:38: "process" by Tsutchie 8:39 - end: "ole" by fat jon

[@MrW1999]

Sure!

[@sydneyswan2983]

Wait what, I thought he was the producer?

[@davidgn40]

@@sydneyswan2983 nope. He was one of the 4 people who made tracks for the show.

[@johnschneider3716]

Force of nature is a beast

[@NumberOneVillain]

I used to chill on my patio at night, get high as hell, and listen to Nujabes/this soundtrack. No Idea why I stopped doing that. Life can get so hectic that you even forget how to relax. Brb, reconnecting with myself.

[@sepemn4939]

Roll one for me!

[@word8512]

Love this.

[@AGenericFool]

Roll one for the old me who used to smoke and have a good one xoxo

[@schrodingersgat4344]

It's the small, quiet, moments. The twilight of a waning day, smoke curling to the heavens and the song of birds and bugs; adding punctuation to the groove in one's head. May the stickies of ickies find its way to you, traveler.

[@KingMarkus222]

(Pulls out big bottle of Captain Morgan Long Island Ice Tea) Got room for one more?

[@3amAfterlife]

cowboy bebop and samurai champloo have triple s tier soundtracks. i love the color of the vinyl in this video also!

[@nigelwang2447]

I legitimately looped the Samurai Champloo soundtrack when I used to study in college. This was ages before I ever found out about lofi hip hop. Such an incredible soundtrack.

[@nightman922]

Same here. Made for such great study/work music

[@thelittlesagg2]

God, everything about Samurai Champloo, including the soundtrack, was flawless.

[@d.w.stratton4078]

Them Fuu bewbz tho

[@0228christian]

It's also got the best English dub in all of anime. It's the only show that I like the dub equally as much as the sub. It might be nostalgia, since dubbed was how I first saw it on Adult Swim in the middle of the night in high school, but I also think the voice acting is perfect.

[@sixpiesbreakfastabound]

Did anything happen in it except for the main character getting kidnapped into sex slavery repeatedly? I gave up after like the third time it happened.

[@0228christian]

@@sixpiesbreakfastabound tons happened. If you made it that far without being hooked it's probably just not for you. Personally I liked the realistic elements of the story which balanced out the more fantastical parts. A young woman traveling in feudal Japan (or anywhere at that time period) on her own would experience a lot of that type of danger. It would've been more unrealistic to pretend like she would be perfectly safe wandering around alone all the time. A big aspect of the show is her avoiding being kidnapped and them trying not to starve; reality.

[@astrangeodor]

The women being kidnapped trope was a bit overused and maybe some filler episodes but definitely a lot of incredible work for sure

[@Xavier_Breaking_Bad]

Watching this Show for the first time in my Life when I was 17 or so, was one of those moments where I realized that: I was blessed and didn't even realize it. Not just because of the Show itself, but my Friends, Family, etc. Then watching this Show with my best Friend at his House was the best part of the Day.

[@user-hv7ro1cs9i]

Bro, yo también tenía unos 17 cuando lo descubrí!saludos desde México 🌸

[@montymarston-harwood7223]

My chronic pain goes outside for a long walk when I listen to this music.

[@Patrick-ou4de]

I don’t know what you are going through, or if it has treatment of some kind, though I wish you the best. Stay strong mate, things will be better some day. You’ve got this!

[@montymarston-harwood7223]

@@Patrick-ou4de thank you so much

[@user-cq7hb4uk7o]

I really feel you. These moments of peace are all we really have. Stay strong buddy

[@andra420]

hope you are better now my friend

[@montymarston-harwood7223]

@@andra420 im doing ok thanks to medicines

[@Mamushi]

Possibly the greatest Anime soundtrack. So many different emotions and styles.

[@zarahsgarden2097]

Absolutely* I know that was a typo good sir

[@Mamushi]

@@zarahsgarden2097 How silly of me, well spotted.

[@ZigealFaust]

Eh, it's a disservice to not include all of Cowboy Beebop/Champloo/Space Dandy OST's because lets be real, they are all just one big discography.

[@ThatGuy-ky2yf]

Berserk 1997 is up there too. Gatsu Theme alone is brilliant

[@kenogawa514]

Initial D ost is also great, memes aside there are many catchy songs.

[@SomeRandomDude000000]

The fact that not a single song produced by nujabes is featured in this video yet all the comments are about him tells me no one knows that 3 other people worked on this soundtrack

[@riosnyder6122]

Let people remember a legend, even if they are misinformed

[@SomeRandomDude000000]

@@riosnyder6122 no, nujabes wouldn't have liked this either

[@heyzeuscreestow9394]

@@riosnyder6122 nah dog we don't have to insult nujabes by letting others make him into the Elvis of lofi

[@Saturns_Return]

i used to walk to school for an hour and stop at dennys on the way with some marlboro reds before the sun came up listening to fat jon and nujabes on an ipod before smart phones were a thing killer atmospheric 5am vibes

[@CNSabata]

Actually, more than 3, since there's also Minmi, Illicit Tsuboi, Shing02 and more

[@MrKoga-ee1lv]

Anyone else get the best, warm feeling in your soul when you hear this music? We are connected very deeply in that sense and I wish I could meet you all and jam this record. This is beyond music, this laid the groundwork for who we are today

[@winkythreebeak260]

Yes man it’s so hard to explain

[@Ginso21]

You rite my bruv. :)

[@Wrigglevision]

The Champloo OSTs take me straight to a hip-hop-infused fuedal Japan every time. No other albums can take me to such a specific place.

[@Darkstar-ux5yo]

I hear a calling A vision a picture

[@headkicked]

Souls connected. I hope you're all having a great day! If you're seeing this reply a year later, hello from the future! And if you're reading this in the future, hello from the past!

[@bebop_557]

Okay but this dude's setup is also dope as hell. With the lighting, the Audio-Technica player, the old school Megaman action figures, the Katamari sticker... He has a sweet little studio to chill in

[@anyomations3997]

I did an essay on Nujabes and the origins of Lofi music for my world music class last semester!

[@PavethaWay]

Send me a copy lol

[@saiqop]

Post it somewhere and share with us, it’s a very interesting subject.

[@JosieTrent367]

Would love to read this!

[@lolislayer4944]

same here, would love to read that

[@matthoward1939]

Sounds like an interesting read.

[@kenogawa514]

It's Amazing how people are still Making Samurai Champloo stuff, although the show came 16 years ago.

[@casserCOM]

shits a masterpiece.

[@matteoorlandi856]

it's like wine, it could age bad and became winegard, age well and became good seasoned wine or... age incredibly well for decades and became balsamic vinegard wich is simply incredible, and this is definetly balsamic vinegard material.

[@flaming_snakeu]

This show is older than me and it’s still better quality than most anime

[@TrickBot]

And they a producer for some streaming company said they are working on a live action IP and getting it on tv... Idk how I feel about it

[@mishaaskar]

@@TrickBotu just can't get the shows flow on live action gonna be trash:(

[@pex320]

This is actually Force of Nature. RIP Nujabes

[@mr.negativenancy5751]

I just gotta say J Dilla and Slum Village are the grandfathers of lofi. They had this sound going for years, but Nujabes undoubtedly launched it into widespread popularity beyond specific hip hop circles.

[@karas06]

Its all about the Jazz.

[@dillasoul2228]

J Dilla did exactly what he set out to do, inspire others. Nujabes and others are proof that he succeeded, Rest in Beats legends

[@mr.negativenancy5751]

@@dillasoul2228 agreed

[@Xrossbot]

J dilla and nujabes were born on same day

[@mr.negativenancy5751]

@@Xrossbot that's cool. I didn't know that. Two great artists

[@vplanet_6975]

When I was little I remember hearing all of the tracks from Samurai Champloo from adult swim and as I’ve gotten older I only remembered the outro song to it. I couldn’t get my finger on where it was from then I finally did a search for it. I went on adult swims aired anime’s and found out it aired before I was born and ended when I was born. I decided to actually watch the full anime since all I remembered was one scene from the first episode. Man has this anime brought back so much nostalgia and memories along with it. Young me laying on the couch being mesmerized by it’s art, music,and style. I will always consider this anime apart of me and my childhood. Lol I know all this was random and too much but if you made it this far thanks for reading. 😌

[@jackcrackems6760]

Nah man it wasn’t a lot. I love hearing people had an experience like that. I’ve had experiences similar to that but with other things. It’s so strange and wonderful how something can just mean so much to you and be so nostalgic and personal even if you didn’t “grow up” with it when it originally came out

[@user-hv6kt8ze4s]

yeah same for me. i caught an episode on adult swim when i was younger and it always stuck with me,, it was only a couple years ago i managed to find it the series and watched it fully to understand the characters and the story line. still proud to say samurai champloo was my first anime and it got me into the genre.

[@austin.t5557]

Back then it was called Nu-Jazz, Lofi's what became of Nu-jazz.

[@heyzeuscreestow9394]

That's actually how I made my way to lofi was nu/acid jazz

[@m.willems7030]

It's all Hip Hop tho. Just a new crowd trying to claim it on a new name.

[@LeReal]

@@m.willems7030 exactly

[@SexyFace]

I dont really think its hip hop in the same sense that blues music isnt jazz

[@austin.t5557]

@@LeReal Hip Hop is more then just a genre of music like Nu-Jazz and Lo-Fi. Hip Hop is a culture Clothes can be hip hop, music can be hip hop, a poem can be Hip Hop. Its like going to the Hospital with a broken arm and asking for your body to be checked out. Yea its all your body but being specific narrows it down to what your looking for.

[@mfandrew3261]

one of the most underrated anime’s, a forever staple in my books

[@EJ-bq1nu]

Underrated? It played on Adult Swim and is one of the most mainstream anime of the 2000's...

[@andrewlyon8924]

​@@EJ-bq1nu Idk. I don't really watch anime (I've only ever watched FMA and Samurai Champloo all the way through), but all the weebs I knew had never heard of this show before. I've personally never met anyone else irl who's watched it.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

You're a moron. How is SAMURAI CHAMPLOO one of the most "underrated" anime, when it's one of the most critically acclaimed of all time?! Think before you spew nonsensical statements.

[@dylandeguzman8149]

If Persona 6 is ever made, I want this to be the sound of the game

[@bobsherwood4537]

You’re an absolute genius, and I totally agree

[@OfficialAbass]

it would be a nice change.

[@whitecrow20XX]

Bruh I wholeheartedly agree

[@MVPerry]

I gotta pick myself up one of these

[@NicholasD.Wolfwood]

What your fav song of Nujabes says about you

[@ramonnunez1066]

Might have one for sale

[@thespacemopper5457]

My man really out here to with us goes to show you even the greats can vibe with it

[@noz_ia]

@@ramonnunez1066 bet how much

[@WorldLaughsWithYou]

I have to pick the full collection up and keep it hermetically sealed for my future children along with a copy of Champloo on blueray. I hope it impacts them like it impacted me

[@davidgn40]

0:00 - 3:56: "Just Forget" by Force of Nature 3:57 - 8:38: "process" by Tsutchie 8:39 - end: "ole" by fat jon

[@smallweinersteve8808]

Fat Jon really gotta like me

[@JayOFae]

the hero arrives...

[@davidgn40]

@@JayOFae it was no problem

[@lacavernadigital4932]

gracias mi amigo

[@clemmie4]

Thank you!!!

[@5500somerandomdude]

Even today, the influence of the RZA can be felt all around the world.

[@_-J.]

Samurai Champloo introduced me to nujabes and his music. That's one reason why it's in the top of my most liked animes and will forever be. Just like nujabes will be a legend forever.

[@TYBEATSX]

Some day and some nights, some chill, some vibe in the way of the samurai. Some see lofi as their battle cry. 😎 R.I.P Nujabes

[@quicoboy]

...the ultimate reward is honor not awards...indeed...

[@Adrian-ey1bv]

I swear man, the lofi fandom is literally the best. Everyone is so cool and chill.

[@candymari1]

That track wasn't even nujabes bro lmao

[@quicoboy]

...so much for everyone being cool and chill...

[@TYBEATSX]

LOL

[@nolanarmstrong4988]

Ayo also remember Shing02, Tsutchie, Force of Nature, and MINMI

[@cfive2512]

And Fat jon

[@kaptenlemper]

Dude, this vid is almost all Tsutchie, Force of Nature and Fat Ole Jon.

[@cfive2512]

@@kaptenlemper yeah it only is those 3 lol

[@heyzeuscreestow9394]

@@cfive2512 lol

[@fruub]

and j dilla, nakamura, kimidori, lamp eye, kick the can crew, soul scream, MF DOOM

[@SparktheYoshi]

I don't know what it is about this soundtrack or even this video but Champloo's music has always been...calming? I remember having my first panic attack after accidentally going off my lexapro a few months ago and in the midst of trying to get through the side-effects, I kept this video on loop as I tried to sleep. Now again, I had accidentally overdid OTC painkillers and felt really sick as a result...once more, returning to this video, which seemed to make my whole ordeal of suffering feel a lot less terrible.

[@syxsyx]

Listening to these songs, slowly driving a pickup in small forest roads in automn in the rain. Memories for life to relax to.

[@binkbonkbones3402]

Fun fact: shamploo means improvised, jazz is improvised music. One valid interpretation of the title is samurai jazz. Groovy.

[@ellieanne8603]

Correct, from the Okinawa word chanpuru which is a dish of mixed (improvised) veggies and meat and egg usually bitter melon and spam/luncheon meat

[@binkbonkbones3402]

@@ellieanne8603 i was literally listening to shiki no uta from the outro on Spotify when you sent that.

[@daylenconn282]

Well no, Samurai which would represent Jin, Jin is actually part of the bushido code his name means Benevolence. Mugens name means infinity or no limit. His character uses improvised and made up kendo styles. If you think about it Samurai(Jin) Champloo(Mugen) makes a lot of sense

[@binkbonkbones3402]

@@daylenconn282 it was a joke, but... yeah. It technically is "valid" though.

[@austincde]

With its hip-hop origins I'll include "Samurai Freestyle"

[@chaii_latte]

Ahh late night adult swim vibes.. Easier times...

[@joerogan3079]

*IS NO ONE GONNA TALK ABOUT HIS AMAZING LIGHT SHOW THROUGHOUT THIS VIDEO?! OH OK!* 😤

[@LeatherNinja]

I think I saw one guy talk about it, the comment got decent traction, but other than that I don't think anyone really talked about it.

[@noahcarver6072]

When that first beat dropped, I'm literally covered in goosebumps. There's something so bittersweet nostalgic about this series. It's a colletive feeling of a bright future from the past. Samurai and Steven Universe are my faves.

[@bryanquick3349]

the entire soundtrack of samurai champloo is great stuff, I used to bop to this in college

[@laurabenitez1936]

Let's all agree these 4 individuals were the Founding Fathers of Lofi HipHop. Applause for Force of Nature, Tsutchie, Fat Jon and Nujabes (RIP).

[@ianhorvath5791]

Can't forget J Dilla tho

[@aruaribeats5053]

@@ianhorvath5791 yeah samurai champloo fans always forget or dont know about dilla for some reason. him and nujabes are the kings of jazzhop.

[@GaRciiA805]

@@CharlieTooHuman spill it bro?

[@checkraiser100]

@@aruaribeats5053 i assure you we know about j dilla lol

[@embodie_breaks7089]

Boards of Canada.

[@reddalchemy5970]

I remember stumbling upon Samurai Champloo many years ago, late at night, while I was channel surfing and said..."What is this Godly thing?" So glad I found it, and its music. I never forgot it and when I could get it for my collection, I did. It is one of the cornerstones of my Anime collection and the music is in my top rotation. Thank you Nujabes (RIP), Fat Jon, Force of Nature, and all the wonderful artists that brought the musical pulse of this anime to life.

[@dmdrox6790]

This was part of my introduction to Lofi hip hop and I never stopped enjoying it. I was 13 I think when I first heard this stuff, and now I'm 33 and still love it.

[@HomeworkRadio]

This is great!

[@DjCutman]

Heyy thank love your channel btw!

[@HomeworkRadio]

@Dj CUTMAN Thanks! right back at ya

[@clemmie4]

I am subscribed to you, it's good to see you here!

[@davionelliot]

Fun fact: Nujabes and J Dilla share the same birthday. I consider them both to be the holy grail of this genre.

[@cxttoncandy_skies4771]

They are Gods

[@SHUX-A7-13]

Fun fact: Nujabes real name is Seba Jun and when spelled backwards becomes Nujabes.

[@LeCrowTV]

This sound track and a lot of Nujabes other music got me through the most depressing part of my late teen years when I felt completely alone. Now they are some of my favorite late night programming tracks

[@ThatGuy-bo5od]

Lo-fi hip hop has existed for quite a while like late 80s early 90s but it’s cool that champloo shined some light on it and gave it some much needed recognition. The mixture of high action anime and lofi was truly genius!

[@riosnyder6122]

Lofi didn’t really exist, there was triphop, jazz rap, sample hip hop, which were inspirations for Nujabes’ style, which has now become Lofi. These original styles were done by producing masters J Dilla, Madlib, Guru, etc, J Dilla being one of his biggest inspirations. It was Nujabes that took these styles, inspired by his old records and hip hop, creating the raw style of lofi. The reason Lofi is so reminiscent of the sounds of hiphop in the 80s & 90s is because Nujabes blended those elements, he took the best from all, and with his own flavor and touch, created what we know today as Lofi/Lofi Hip Hop.

[@Bumbly_Vee]

​@@riosnyder6122No, they're right. Nujabes and Dilla were the same age and that scene of hip hop was already know in Japan. People Shing02 and Verbal exist with similar styling. Lo-fi hip hop itself is just low fidelity, meaning it sounds more aged, which gives it that nostalgic feel. That aside, laid back vibes of Nujabes sounds are probably influenced from other artists like, A Tribe Called Quest, Massive Attack, Slum Village, The Fugees, Mobb Deep, etc.

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

It's actually better than lo fi. Real.soulful.hip hop music.

[@arjundhillon6135]

facts you can just feel the beats. If u fucked with them u can also check out noveliss kenjustsu under the moonlight the beats are all from the Champloo soundtrack I'm pretty sure

[@jinsaotome3607]

@@arjundhillon6135 noveliss is fire. and clear soul forces too

[@arjundhillon6135]

@@jinsaotome3607 they are

[@clayghost1290]

you pay for wifi just to go online and disrespect j dilla like that? just go amish bro yr better off fr

[@TheMuseSway]

I loved Samurai Champloo, it had the right amount of modern beats in the anime. It wasn't overwhelming or did not pull from the immersion. Anime was great. It had a story and told it and that was it.

[@Splashus_Klay]

Thank you by Tsuchie is my favorite track in the series. It reminds me of my Older Brother everytime I listen to it. Rest Easy Big Bro ❤

[@subfrost7]

the sad thing is people will never give credit where credit is due. samurai champloo is the reason lofi exist today

[@davidgn40]

I disagree, a lot of people give credit to samurai champloo, and especially to Nujabes.

[@Papabandana]

I would argue it was J Dilla who started it and Nujabes who helped perfect it.

[@garrettdegregory5621]

@@Papabandana I always thought Kankick was criminally underrated, and possibly a bit before his time, in the context of lofii.

[@carrion-fairy]

Not really it might've helped popularize it but the artists in the soundtrack were already established in the genre

[@treebeard7298]

@@Papabandana What about Fat Jon and Force of Nature?

[@UrsaJeager]

*reads title *hears music, vibes along I see no reason to disagree here.

[@MinusStatue11]

Nujabes left so many beats for us to enjoy to this day. RIP pimp.

[@julilolmo19]

This hits different coming from a vinyl record

[@SuperThischannel]

We witnessed the birth of a whole genre through a show

[@dannyfelix1721]

NUJABES, is the man that birthed this medicine to our soulless bored empty ears, he deserved so much more respect and so much more fame, his name needs to be out there more often than it is, R.I.P. Jun Seba 1974-2010.

[@tuesdi]

the spin up at the beginning is extremely cozy

[@ewanm8995]

I just started watching Samurai Champloo about a week ago or so, nearly finished it now but I don't want it to come to an end, I love it. Such a wonderful series.

[@MrW1999]

it looks strange to say... But i can say, Nujabes was the transcendent, he always will be the father of lo-fi hip-hop. Force of Nature, Uyama Hiroto, Fat Jon, Shing02 and many others sacred monsters are part of his iconic legacy. I just want to say, thank you all.

[@Regalman]

No he is not. Tribe called quest & Digable Planets and J Dilla are the fathers of Lofi Hip Hop. Asian people need to study an art form before copying it.

[@MrW1999]

@@Regalman A Tribe Called Quest, the begin of MF DOOM?

[@Aresydatch]

That was such a chill vibing premiere. looking to the next stream/premiere!

[@alextouchstone1334]

still one of my favorites ever. That show was legendary

[@Alexwhatisit]

This soundtrack will always take me back to the summer between jr. High and highschool. Thank you.

[@JezzmanGAMES]

One of the first anime I really got into, was Bleach (recommended by a friend). After seeing that and thinking it was the greatest anime of all time, I started searching for other stuff. I don't remember exactly how, but I stumbled upon Samurai Champloo, all by myself. Maybe I was looking for Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) and scrolling down the list I came across this. I decided to try it out (I think it's only around 24 episodes). Man, did I wish there were more episodes. It's a solid 9/10 for me & I'm definitely gonna rewatch it sometime.

[@mellowillow]

Damn this fills me with so much nostalgia. I wish I could go back to the day I first found out about samurai champloo. I was so young and optimistic about every damn thing...

[@opiumrio]

that start sound when the vinyl starts to rotate its so crispy

[@_wazzer]

Use to watch this anime when I had power cut and it was raining outside and I was tucked under my covers no one bothering me just me chillin in the dark while was rainy outside enjoying this anime :)

[@BlackShogun]

Damn this takes me back. I had just graduated HS, so I definitely had this goin during study sessions. RIP Nujabes.

[@smelliott2340]

Ah, this is c h i l l, perfect for writing comics, thanks for this

[@kansailoop]

that vinyl sound at the beginning always gives me chills for some reason

[@Clairebee]

Champloo has, by far, my favorite soundtrack in anime. So many amazing contributors.

[@Lamesauce85]

This soundtrack literally changed my outlook on music, I felt so hurt when I heard Nujabes died...Can't imagine the amazing tracks he would of come out with if he was still with us. Tsuchie's track Sincerely was my go to on the album, made me feel something a little different every time I listened to it.

[@Yorikoification]

Tsutchie, Fat Jon, Force of Nature, J Dilla and Nujabes are the forefathers of Lofi hip hop. It's so nice too see that this music style touches so many people around the world today.

[@Mat23]

This hit every note I needed on a stormy day.

[@yourbiologicalstep-dad4642]

I had all these songs burned to CDs back in the mid 00s. Everyone that rode in my car was always blown away and had never heard it before. It was always a cool feeling turning people on to that stuff, it wasn't called lofi back then though. Its been really neat watching this stuff become super popular with people now and getting to say "hell i was listening to that stuff 15 years ago son" lol

[@_hammyxd1835]

This was really the best anime soundtrack of all time

[@apollospyrol7168]

Cowboy bepop would like some words with you sir

[@tp4883]

@@apollospyrol7168 ha ha

[@NobleVagabond2552]

@@apollospyrol7168 bebop is dope. But champloo’s was better straight up

[@Japanimepop]

FLCL OST by The Pillows is up there too

[@SuperThischannel]

I remember when I watched Samurai Champloo back in 2013-ish (before the rise of lofi in 2016) how stylistically unique the entire show was, and how the music really did a lot of work immersing you into that world of hip hop and samurai.

[@jadewolfe5473]

guess it’s time for my yearly rewatch of samurai champloo

[@SuperWillywonka101]

Whenever i listen to lofi for some reason i think of being a kid watching adult swim on saturday nights and the in between bumps good times

[@KOOPATWOOPAH]

This anime used to air on adult swim all those years back. seeing it now on youtube like this fills me with vague memories of waking up past midnight with Shiki no Uta playing on my old CRT TV. Good stuff.

[@korokacang]

And Mugen's head is just spinning right there like that

[@bennettnewman5671]

Forever a classic anime, one of my favorite shows in general

[@MYNAMEizCLARENCE]

It’s currently 10:00 am As I’m listening to this, working from home smoking a perfectly rolled fat joint, looking down at the cars from my apartment window as it’s raining while my cats next to me and my dogs snoring. I got my green tea next to me, ready rock. For a brief moment, I know true peace.

[@Death6man]

Watching all the flowers around me bloom, here in Argentina, and listening to nujabes make me wonder how's the scent of a sunflower.

[@hexmusicofficial]

I remember when the lofi boom first started. met some good dudes around that time. a lot of people had nujabes as their inspiration, Even i was inspired by him. Never could go a second without hearing nujabes name being said out loud in that community at the time.

[@cianlives]

The Vinyl whirr at the start Gives me life

[@smoke1va]

The hardest jazzy beats 🎧 ever made. This is what set my ear 👂 in a different direction when I started making beat in 06 forever!

[@_meatsauce]

Love the look of the nice red record effortlessly spinning on the fine black turntable. Very nice.

[@alistordimitrescu5263]

This was sooo funnnnn Thx for premiering this it was super cool :)))

[@sonyduck8663]

im getting so many warm cozy fuzzy and nostalgic feelings i literally watched this for the first time a few weeks ago.... can't believe it I miss this show so much already

[@dingowaffle5700]

It just makes me feel like... g r o o v y

[@sonyduck8663]

@@dingowaffle5700 WILLL BAHAHHA

[@diegoborges1348]

I can't find the words to describe how this makes me feel.

[@nazarenorojas8696]

Whenever I have a bad day or when I argue at home about something stupid, I come to see the vinyl spin while it plays "Just forget" and I must say that it solves almost every bad mood situation .

[@matiasblasi_music]

Hey! Love the Strawberry from Celeste, nice touch.

[@Lawd_Kolya]

I didn't know this before now, but I need this in my collection, badly!

[@private_hs486]

Where do I get one?

[@scarvello]

When I struggle with sleeping I go to this album and before you know it I’m out like a light every time 😂

[@blisscosplay7621]

I haven't seen this anime yet, but this music makes me really want to check it out!

[@Unchxrted]

honestly you should check it out you won’t regret it lol

[@thesunryze4658]

Honestly with Cowboy Bebop those are hands down the best animes i've ever seen! Thinking about Samurai Champloo makes me feel nostalgic about a life I never lived.

[@kotokanai]

@@thesunryze4658 straight up fax dude

[@LeatherNinja]

Check out his other works as well if you haven't watched them (hint: its something to do with my name *wink wink* )

[@migeruface]

Rest in peace homie, we'll never forget how you changed music forever... (Pours one out)

[@ElBuki6941]

Still love listening to this.

[@olmgaijin9476]

Been bobbing my head to Samurai Champloo since I was a kid... I learned so much about life and moving with it's currents while letting music guide the spirit, hopefully someone gets the same love and satisfaction these days...