Washington DC-based rapper and musician Born I Music (formerly known as Born Infinite, actually born as Ofosu Jones-Quartey) is mostly notable for the way he mixed rap and spirituality during his tenure in the rap duo known as Shambhala with New York native Agua .

Shambhala is best known for the album “The Lotus Of…”.

The Ghanian-American artist has drawn on inspiration from John Coltrane to Frank Sinatra as well as the Buddha, all of whom has left a deep impression on him.

Eventually his love for hip hop and electronic music got the upper hand, drawing heavy influences from the likes of Rza, Kanye West, Diplo, Jay-Z, Ghostface, M.I.A. and The Clipse to name a few.

Now Born has gone solo and is trying new things musically — but his study and practice of Buddhist meditation still informs his work, both in his songs and in his life outside the studio and stage.

Born I Music's official website is at http://bornimusic.com
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