{"product_id":"9780984627165","title":"Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eJones-Quartey, Ofosu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallax Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New Release in Black \u0026amp; African American Poetry and Rap Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA powerful and poetic illustrated meditation on hip-hop and mindfulness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Parallax Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46216148123903,"sku":"9780984627165","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780984627165_s600x595.jpg?v=1775589558","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780984627165","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}