Artists

Nujabes Tribute Live

A Japanese music producer who founded and ran the independent label Hydeout Productions. Known for his mellow, beautiful sound blending jazz and hip-hop, Nujabes earned worldwide acclaim and had a profound influence on artists around the globe.

His most celebrated works include Metaphorical Music and Modal Soul, and he is also widely known for his contributions to the soundtrack of the anime Samurai Champloo.

Even after his career came to an end in 2010, his music has continued to transcend borders and generations, inspiring listeners and artists around the world to this day.

For this special Los Angeles performance, musicians with connections to Nujabes will come together for a tribute session, carrying the music and spirit he left behind into the present through their own performances.

Nujabes’ music has connected people across generations and across borders. In Los Angeles, the musicians who carry on that spirit will bring his legacy to life once again, weaving it into a new sound for today.

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Jeremy Quartus (Nulbarich)

Best known as the frontman and producer behind Nulbarich (also known as JQ) launched his solo project, Jeremy Quartus, in 2025.

Blending hip-hop and R&B with soulful grooves, his music transforms introspection and emotion into a sound surrounded by warmth, depth created elegantly.

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Mndsgn

Mndsgn (pronounced “Mind Design”), born Ringgo Ancheta, is a Los Angeles-based producer, musician, vocalist, and beatmaker, and one of the signature artists of Stones Throw Records.

Blending hip-hop with soul, funk, R&B, and jazz, Mndsgn has developed a distinctive sound built around warm melodies, intricate rhythms, and a playful, genre-fluid approach. His acclaimed releases include Yawn Zen, Body Wash, and Rare Pleasure, alongside numerous beat projects and collaborations with artists including Joyce Wrice, SiR, Tyler, The Creator, Danny Brown, and Doja Cat.

For A Spell in the Sky, Mndsgn will present a special solo live set, bringing together beats, keys, vocals, and live instrumentation in his uniquely laid-back and soulful style.

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Graham Funke

Craftsmanship and creative programming have kept Graham Funke in the good graces of the ever-expanding nightlife community for over two decades. Based out of Los Angeles, he’s performed in every major U.S. market, held DJ residencies at the most influential venues, appeared numerous times at the largest music festivals stateside, and rocked crowds in various international destinations.

His private event experience covers a wide spectrum, from media extravaganzas (Super Bowl, MTV Movies Awards, VMAs, Electric Daisy Carnival, Comicon), to parties for corporate giants (Amazon, Budweiser, Playboy, Red Bull, Viacom), to performances with a diverse array of hitmakers (Foo Fighters, Snoop Dogg, Zac Brown Band, Linkin Park, Nelly, Guns N Roses, Sam Smith, Jamie Foxx, Demi Lovato, Duran Duran).

“I let my worldview define my DJing,” Graham Funke is fond of saying, “Not my DJing define my worldview,” a mantra which has birthed opportunities in a variety of adjacent spaces. He’s written for various publications, starred in multiple national TV commercials, consulted on television productions, and developed a DJ-centric film project with New Regency.

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Teebs

Over the years Mtendere Mandowa, more commonly known as Teebs, has established himself as a consummate artist. Reflecting his skills as a producer and a painter, his projects possess a flawless consistency that pull one deep into the worlds he creates. Layered and endlessly lush, Teebs’ music speaks to the mind and the body in a hyper-real way that ultimately leaves one relaxed, curious, and perplexed all at the same time.

With roots at the My Hollow Drum collective, Dublab, and Low End Theory, Teebs is a staple in Los Angeles music, alongside his label mates at Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder.

Following his acclaimed debut Ardour in 2010, Teebs released Collections (2011), Estara (2014) and, after a five-year hiatus, his most recent album Anicca in 2019, with the help of a host of musical friends including Panda Bear (Animal Collective), Sudan Archives, Ringgo Ancheta aka MNDSGN, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Anna Wise.

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DJ Tsugu

Tsugu Itagaki is a Los Angeles–based Japanese DJ and vinyl selector specializing in City Pop and Jazz Fusion. He has performed at Dodger Stadium, Coachella, and other major events, and is the founder of We Share Records, a Japanese record shop in Los Angeles.

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