{"product_id":"lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-9780984627165","title":"Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"It is hard to express how important I feel this book is.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Alice Walker, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Color Purple\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Born I \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, \u003ci\u003eLyrical Dharma \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a façade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book offers: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe stories and insights behind the lyrics of Born I's most powerful and popular songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea beautifully designed package studded with photos and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean authentic expression of Zen insight and mindfulness practice married to creative expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea resonant invitation to young BIPOC readers seeking a path to navigate the complexities of identity, society, and inner peace in a divided and dissonant world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea testament to the power of music and mindfulness to foster well-being, joy, and empowerment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn I's core message--\"you are enough\" rings through these pages, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17401160\"\u003eBorn I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Parallax Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780984627165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0984627162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-MUS\"\u003eMusic\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-MUS031000\"\u003eGenres \u0026amp; Styles | Rap \u0026amp; Hip Hop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-OCC\"\u003eBody, Mind \u0026amp; Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-OCC019000\"\u003eInspiration \u0026amp; Personal Growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-POE\"\u003ePoetry\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-POE005050\"\u003eAmerican | African American \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) is a meditation teacher, author, and musician dedicated to sharing mindfulness, hip-hop, and self-compassion--his live events are a hip-hop and meditation experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parallax Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48457716957421,"sku":"9780984627165","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_a277b04a-ea16-4c14-b7eb-81b789a4deed.jpg?v=1753587377","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/lyrical-dharma-hip-hop-as-mindfulness-9780984627165","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}