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Modal Soul
Some nights you don't need a pep talk. You need a warm beat that keeps going so you can too. 🎹 #Nujabes
Who it's for
Nujabes built these tracks on soft piano, jazz samples and steady, unhurried drum loops, a sound retrospectives credit as a cornerstone of lo-fi hip hop.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Modal Soul is the second studio album by Japanese producer Nujabes, released on 11 November 2005 on his own label, Hydeout Productions. It blends smooth, jazz-influenced rhythms with hip hop. Guests include Cise Starr and Akin on 'Feather', Shing02 on 'Luv (Sic.) Part 3', Terry Callier on 'Ordinary Joe', and Substantial, Pase Rock, Apani B and Uyama Hiroto.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and other major streaming services; CD/vinyl from the label and usual retailers.
Before you start
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