Born I

“You Are Enough” – This is the mantra of rapper, author and meditation teacher Ofosu Jones-Quartey aka Born I.

Hailing from the Washington DC area, Born I is an artist holding space at the intersection of Hip Hop and Mindfulness.

An experienced meditation practitioner and certified mindfulness teacher, Born I is the male voice on the popular meditation app Balance, and he leads mindfulness retreats across the country, using an emphasis on self-compassion. His books and music are often used in his teaching work. His latest album “AMIDA” is an expression of Hip Hop as a form of meditation.

A multi-hyphenate, Born I is also an accomplished author. His two children’s books “You Are Enough” and “Love Your Amazing Self” encourage young people to practice self compassion, mindfulness and self acceptance. His upcoming book "Lyrical Dharma: "Hip Hop as Mindfulness" reads like a book of poetry with accompanying artwork and commentary, exploring Born I's lyrics and life experience.

Residing in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children, Born I continues to use creativity to guide individuals towards presence, kindness, and cultivating love and compassion for themselves and the world.