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Lyrical Dharma : Hip-Hop as Mindfulness - Born I
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Lyrical Dharma

Hip-Hop as Mindfulness

By: Born I

Paperback | 29 July 2025

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"It is hard to express how important I feel this book is."
-Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple

A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness

"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough."
-Born I


#1 New Release in Black & African American Poetry and Rap Music

"It is hard to express how important I feel this book is."
-Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple

A powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness

"I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it's okay to be exactly who you are. You are enough."
-Born I


Reading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, Lyrical Dharma explores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher. Born I's journey of self-expression from a fa ade of bravado and materialism to a raw sharing of joy, failure, anxiety, and insight inspires and uplifts. The book 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 divided and dissonant 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, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and celebrate themselves just as they are, in the here and now.

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