BORN I

BORN I

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

To date, Born I's music has received over 20 million collective streams across platforms.  His songs have been noted by artists like Diddy and Steve Aoki and he is frequently sought after as a featured vocalist.

During the summer of 2020, Born I released his album "11:11"- a hip hop and EDM hybrid album which chronicled his mental health battles, resulting in over a million streams across platforms. 

In 2021 Born I launched his label YAE (You Are Enough). He is currently releasing singles and videos from his upcoming album “In This Moment”. The video for the lead single was filmed at a Buddhist Monastery and has garnered nearly 400K views on YouTube. 

Hailing from the Washington DC area, Born I is known as a lyricist who can move seamlessly through genres, while maintaining his potent lyrical ability and positivity. His influences include Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga and Kanye West.

Born I is also an experienced meditation practitioner and teacher. He is the male voice on the popular meditation app Balance, and he has led mindfulness retreats across the country, using his music as a method of teaching. He sees himself as a “mindful artist” and describes his music as “Trap Music for Meditators.”

Whether he’s rapping over singing bowls in an art gallery or performing with pyrotechnics at EDC Las Vegas, Born I is a true performer, at home on any stage.

“I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it’s ok to be who you are. You are enough.” - Born I