"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's ok to be exactly who you are. You are enough." - Born I A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness Can hip-hop music help us to be more mindful? Can it help us to reconcile and heal trauma, to find our true home? Reading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, Lyrical Dharma explores the lyrics, teachings, and life experience of conscious hip-hop artist and meditation teacher, Ofosu Jones-Quartey, aka Born I. Born I's journey from a façade of bravado and materialism to a raw display of joy, failure, insight, and anxiety offers:

• the stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs
• a beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations
• an authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression
• a resonant invitation to young, BIPOC readers seeking a path to navigate the complexities of identity, society, and inner peace in a divded and disonant world
• a testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment

Born I's core message-"you are enough" rings through these pages, allowing readers to embrace their imperfections moment by moment.