BORN I Komorebi Album and Book Release Concert

Born I (Ofosu Jones-Quartey) is an
acclaimed hip-hop artist and meditation teacher from the Washington, D.C. area.
Whether he’s rapping over singing bowls, sharing mindfulness with families, or
performing with pyrotechnics at EDC Las Vegas, his message remains the same: You
Are Enough.

Blending hip-hop with mindfulness, Born I
creates a one-of-a-kind experience that expands the boundaries of both music
and wellness.

Join him for a special release concert
celebrating his new album, Komorebi, and his new book, Lyrical
Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness.

Komorebi is a soulful, meditative fusion of hip-hop and
mindfulness that explores healing, awakening, and inner strength. Named after
the Japanese word meaning “sunlight filtering through the trees,” the album
invites listeners into a space of reflection, presence, and transformation.
With poetic lyricism, Zen-infused storytelling, and powerful personal truths, Komorebi
is more than an album—it’s a sonic dharma talk for the modern soul.

Paired with the release is Born I’s new
book, Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness—a poetic, introspective
journey through lyrics and lived experience. Part memoir, part meditation
guide, it chronicles his evolution from performing behind a façade of bravado
and materialism to expressing joy, vulnerability, and insight. With a foreword
by Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Color Purple, this
book is both a companion to the music and a powerful stand-alone reflection on
conscious creativity.

Exclusive
Early Access:
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase both Komorebi and Lyrical
Dharma at the concert on July 19, ahead of their official release
dates. Be among the first to experience these transformative new works.