Nujabes – Metaphorical Music

Nujabes – Metaphorical Music introduced the producer's distinctive fusion of jazz, hip hop and mellow instrumental production to a wider audience. Originally released in 2003, the album helped define the sound that would make Nujabes one of the most revered names in underground hip hop and jazz-influenced beat music.

This Hydeout Productions vinyl edition brings together smooth samples, laid-back rhythms and soulful collaborations across a warm, carefully sequenced album. Essential for collectors of Japanese hip hop, lo-fi-adjacent beat music and jazz rap, Metaphorical Music remains a landmark release in Nujabes' catalogue.