Noriko Kose “Still I Miss You” Sampling Contest Presented by SURF Music × Hypebeast × tribe (Nujabes Label)

Brief Details

SURF Music is proud to announce the launch of the Noriko Kose “Still I Miss You” Sampling Contest, in collaboration with tribe, the record label founded by the late legendary producer Nujabes, and Hypebeast. The contest officially kicks off today, Wednesday, October 15. Founded by the globally acclaimed producer Nujabes, tribe is celebrated for its distinctive sound and timeless musicality, continuing to inspire listeners around the world. For this contest, creators will use as sampling material “Still I Miss You,” a new track by Noriko Kose — a continuation of her classic “I Miss You,” which was famously sampled in Nujabes’ masterpiece “reflection eternal.” Through this project, we aim to provide creators across the globe with the opportunity to produce new, original works freely — expanding the possibilities of sound that bridge the past, present, and future. ■ Overview In collaboration with tribe, the label founded by Nujabes, and Hypebeast, SURF Music is proud to present the Noriko Kose “Still I Miss You” Sampling Contest. Participants are invited to create original tracks using Noriko Kose’s new song “Still I Miss You” as the sampling material, expressing their own unique musical sensibilities. There are no restrictions on genre or style — this contest celebrates creative freedom and the limitless possibilities of sound that connect the past, present, and future. ■ Entry Period October 15, 2025 (Wed) 12:00 PM JST – November 30, 2025 (Sun) 11:59 PM JST From all submissions, one Grand Prize Winner and several Outstanding Works will be selected. The winning tracks will be released under the tribe label. ■ Timeline - December 5, 2025: Judging complete; winners (Grand Prize & Outstanding Works) notified - December 19, 2025: Deadline for submission of final materials from selected winners - December 24, 2025: Registration of Grand Prize track for digital distribution - January 21, 2026: Grand Prize track digital release + official press announcement - Late January 2026: Press release for memorial event - February 18, 2026: First Outstanding Work release - Late February 2026 (tentative): Memorial event *Subsequent Outstanding Works will be released monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. 🏆 Grand Prize (1 winner) - Interview feature on Hypebeast - Analog vinyl release from tribe - Digital release from tribe 🎖 Excellence Award (multiple winners) - Feature on Hypebeast - Digital release from tribe - Special novelty pack (tribe-logo goods, etc.) ■ How to Enter - Fill out the entry form with required information. - Use the distributed audio stems (instrumental parts of “Still I Miss You”) to produce one track. - Submit by pasting the upload URL into the entry form. - To download stems, participants must sign SURF Music’s Terms of Use. - Entry requires a SURF Starter, Plus, or Pro account. ■ Source Material Noriko Kose “Still I Miss You” instrumental stems. Participants are free to add additional elements, but unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited. ■ Judging Winning tracks (Grand Prize & Excellence Awards) will be distributed via the music service BIG UP! Judges: tribe team Hypebeast editorial team SURF Music team Criteria: Creativity & originality Effective use of samples & composition Musical quality & expression

Profile Details

“I Miss You” was sampled in Nujabes’ “Reflection Eternal.” In 2024–2025, she participated in the Nujabes Tribute Live Tour. She composed the music for the NHK Special “Can We Save Them from Extinction? The Legendary Amur Leopard.”She also composed for the film “My Lyrical Times” (directed by Ren Shoken), which won the Technical Award and Planning Award at the Pia Film Festival. Other credits include: - Music composition for NHK BSP’s “Satoyama: Japan’s Secret Water Garden” - Music participation in NHK’s “Tiny Cosmos Beneath Our Feet”, which won the 40th Broadcasting Culture Foundation Award for Best Television Entertainment Program - Music for Chiba City’s original musical “A Dream Blossoming in the Night Sky”, and Chiba Musical Academy’s “My Name is Love” and “Love is All Music” - Music composition for the film “Hana no Ato Saki”, which won the Kinema Junpo Cultural Film Award She also composed the theme and insert songs for NHK Special “New Visual Poem: Satoyama” (Niigata and Aso editions), which won numerous international awards, including: - Best Natural World Program at the AIB International Media Awards (UK) - ABU Television Documentary Award (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union) - Lumière Japan Award (8K Division – Grand Prize) - Lumière Award (USA – 8K Division – Grand Prize) - Gold Prize at the Deauville Green Awards (France) In 2024, the song “Uso,” a collaboration with poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, was featured on Hypnosis Mic’s “Fling Posse” (King Records). She released her 25th album, “Ayumi.”

Brief References

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Track Requirements

Brief Terms

■ Copyright Allocation If the winning track includes lyrics: - Publishing company: 50% - Lyrics: 25% (→ Contest participant) - Composition: 25% (→ 12.5% Contest participant / 12.5% Noriko Kose) If Instrumental Only (no lyrics): - Publishing company: 50% - Composition: 50% (→ 25% Contest participant / 25% Noriko Kose) Digital distribution revenue split: - Hypetrak: 20% - tribe Label: 20% - Noriko Kose: 30% - Contest Participant: 30% ■ Important Notes - Entries must be original, unpublished works. - Works infringing on others’ rights will be invalid. - Distributed source material may only be used within this contest. - Selected works may be featured on SURF Music, Hypebeast, or tribe’s official social channels. [Terms and Condition Highlights] - You must be a SURF Starter, Plus, or Pro member to participate in this remix competition. - The Contest involves protected rights including rights to the Source Files which are being made available to You solely in connection with the Contest. For the avoidance of doubt, You do not have the right to use any part of the Source Files outside of Your Submission to the Contest and You will not own, acquire, or be entitled to any right, title, or interest in Your Submission, which shall be considered a “Work Made For Hire” for the Sponsors. Furthermore, data for Submissions will not be returned to the applicants, even after the Contest has ended. - Submitted works must be lawful and must not infringe on any third-party copyrights, neighboring rights, or any other rights. In the event of any claims or objections from third parties, the applicant shall handle and resolve the matter at their own responsibility and expense and ensure that the Sponsors suffer no damage. - You expressly grant the Sponsors the right to use Your name, image, likeness, and biographical information in connection with the Contest and the distribution of Your Submission if selected as a Winner.