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The Emperor in the Garden

Rastafari Summer Art Avalanche 2023

JAH BLESS! Lots of new works and projects, thank you for checking out the artworks. The art started to pile up, so I am releasing a lot together. Some have explanations and some don’t,  full joy the explosion of work with just enough context… If you have any questions, or are interested in a print please send a message since many of these aren’t yet on the print section. Give thanks to the Most High, The King Creator and Master Builder. Rastafari. Power of the Trinity. Emperor Haile Selassie First.

Real Man Real Honor Album

New Album just released!

You can hear a tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85QE-CGNZsg or hear samples of the whole album hear for purchase: https://www.reggaespace.com/fikir-amlak-dre-z-real-man…/ . Give thanks for the pleasure of Ilastrating the music. Rastafari Lead. Right over All.

New Single Out

New Single Now Out!

Young Shanty Album Art

Young Shanty Album Art: Acrylic and Indian ink

New Piece for Young Shanty, for his next album NOW OUT! ” All Natural.” I wanted to try a capture the feeling of Jamaica, and honor the balance same way. I-Man-go sey, bless up all the Rastafari ambassadors, sharing His Imperial Majesty in our own unique ways. Keep it old school like the Schwinn bike.

Emperor Haile Selassie I leaning on tree on wood.

Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Tree on Wood  : Acrylic and Indian ink

EmpressMenen23

Empress Menen Asfaw  : Acrylic and Indian ink

Ethiopian Evening Small

Ethiopian Eve. Small. Acrylic

This is a piece that I have enjoyed making before, and making small updates or changes. This is the mini version of Ethiopian Evening. Acrylic 20×16″. The piece highlights that even in total unity we still are one of kind. This is highlighted by the man in the center, wearing jeans and blue shirt with a red gold and green beanie.

Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar

Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar in Egypt.  : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Emperor in the Garden

The Emperor in The Garden.  : Acrylic and Indian ink

How good it is to start the day with a mediation of simple goodness. Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly,
To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.”

Brand New piece of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of Judah. This is based on the last known photo of HIM and invoked lots of emotions. One is that the sun isn’t setting, neither does His Reign End. That this Garden was more of a place of peace and family, not a place of recluse or arrest. His Majesty is the brightness and solemness of the Garden and it is an expression of His Life. The feeling was more important than detail, and movement was focused on through using impressionism.
The King of Kings lives up to His Title, by being humble in times of adversity, one who taught to us to love mercy and fought for Justice for all Mankind. Glorify and Praise that which is Good. Rastafari. Prints are available, inbox if interested.
Thank You Justyn for commissioning the piece and having a great moment and glimpse worthy of remembering. Egziabeher Yemasagan

The Soul of the Church

The Soul of the Church : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Living Church is the Living Body, The Temple of the Most High. The Cross is the world, the world that we are in but not of. We have risen from worldly ways of control and power, we are a walking resurrection. Like the Church in background, there is space that goes through, like how everyone will carry their own cross whether they asked for it or not.The King and the Tree.

King Selassie I and the Tree.   : Acrylic and Indian ink

Ethiopian Presence

Ethiopian Presence : Acrylic

Kool Elephant

Kool Elephant  : Acrylic and Indian ink

girl walking down stairs” Girl Walking Down Stairs.”  : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Law Giver

The Law Giver : Acrylic and Indian ink

CreekPriest

CreekPriest : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Kings Plateau

The Kings Plateau : Acrylic and Indian ink

To BeeThankful

To BeeThankful : Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Lion and cub

Lion and cub : Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Shadow Priest

Shadow Priest : Acrylic and Indian ink

12×18″ ” Shadow Priest” acrylic. A piece about Ethiopian Priests in quiet meditations. Wanted to capture the feeling of sunlight and contrast, with a simple sky. All of which allows the stillness and contemplation of the priest reading to be felt.

Remembering Solidarity

Remembering Solidarity : Acrylic and Indian ink

This piece is symbolic of the way elephants protect family and the adaptation of new situations. Liken to how a blind man will describe an elephant differently based on where he is standing, so we must realize there can be many truths that exist at once. This will allow us to end tribalistic thinking that declares one version of history the only history accepted.

 

ELEPHANT BOXING

ELEPHANT BOXING Acrylic and Indian Ink

JEMEZBOUND

JEMEZ BOUND Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Ethiopian Girl in Purple

Ethiopian Girl in Purple

Still Creating

Still Creating Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Selassie I Rising

Selassie I Rising

Once Again, Give thanks for the Mighty Life Giver, Who Rules in the Heart of All Flesh. In this time, to be able to express through art and life, the Ivine King within ALL that is evident in the personage of The King of Kings is the Highest Honor a person can share. We do know that the Word in the Scriptures has been upheld in that His Face does Shine upon Us, All the Days of Our Lives. To be a witness is to behold, The Conquering Lion of Judah has Prevailed. Forever we do give thanks and praise. Qedamawi Atse Haile Selassie First. Jah Rastafari.

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

New Musical Projects and Album Cover Art!

Greetings and Bless! Please to announce new projects coming out or just released:

Akae Beka The Draw

Akae Beka The Draw

Coming out March 25th and available on all musical platforms. Brought to you by Rebellion City Records via Bobo Rems. Seriously Powerful tune.

Sebastian Franks Hollow Ground

Sebastian Franks Hollow Ground

Now out! check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijDPNFsGQw

InI wanted to make mention of those who should be acknowledged as we are inspired by their works, and that by their work that we can inspire others. When InI got the call from Jah Solid Rock Music I was honored to be included on this project and I loved the idea that came from the company. Many of us have a great joy and memory of iconic comics and covers, and he wanted I to make Jamaican super heroes to replace the iconic comic cover of Captain America and Falcon on Captain America issue 193. I thought it was cool and fitting for a blast from the past, legend Coxone Lloyd in an epic Trilogy Record burning Babylon down with his team of hero musicians! In that, I wanted and remember and acknowledge Jack Kirby, profound and iconic creative influence in many lives. He penciled and wrote that issue, and I tried to follow in his line work exactly as well as the colors on the original. The entire piece wasn’t included on the album cover, and the traditional manner of honoring the artist before was not seen. I wanted to honor the man right away, and give thanks for his inspiration and all those who made Captain America such a power figure in the imagination. In the comic world, we write “after” when we are doing a different version of a previous cover. I wanted to share the original and full piece, and a say humbly that this piece is after the Great Jack Kirby. Respect. 1917-1994…and still going. Big Up Jah Solid Rock Music, Ras Teo, Tuff Gong, and everyone involved and included. It will be epic because it will be ” SIR COXSONE CHAMPION SOUND!”

King of the Dub Rock 3

King of the Dub Rock 3

 

Album Cover King of the Dub Rock 3

Album Cover King of the Dub Rock 3  COMING OUT IN JUNE!!!!

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Victory Fikir Amlak

Victory Fikir Amlak

Victory Fikir Amlak

OUT NOW ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS. BLACKHEART WARRIORS RECORDS

Underwater Nick Sefakis and Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Underwater Nick Sefakis and Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body Out on All Musical Platforms now!

With lots more to come, including from Ras Teo. Check this tune, now out on Vinyl as well! Blessed Love!

Ras Teo and Pablo Gad

Ras Teo and Pablo Gad OUT ON VINLY AND ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS.

Thank you to everyone worked hard to put these testimonies out, as collective witnesses to the Greatness of Jah. I am humbled and grateful to be included in these worthy projects.

Jah Bless you all and keep you safe. Glory to the Father of Creation. Power of the Trinity.  Emperor Haile Selassie First.

 

Upcoming Event: ALBQ. HipHop and Reggae relief effort. Oct11th

Since Hurricane Maria touched the entire Caribbean it is hard for anyone who knows ones , lived or visited any of the islands to not care and be concerned. US citizens or not, the entire Carribbean has given the Earth a consciousness and connection to Africa and the Culture developed through each islands way of finding sovereignty and defending it.  Whether in the drum beats preserved, or the rich indigenous  history that proves our presence in the west before Columbus. The Caribbean has shaped world view through music and African awareness and reverence. The Word “Hurricane” is a Tiano word from the native people of Boricau aka Puerto Rico, the same natives that have given over 500 words we use regularly. Like BBQ, ( another Taino word)  it has transcended words, it is a link to how we used to relate and how many of us still do. Keep good relations and lets focus this year to helping out St. Croix, St. Martin, Dominica, Puerto Rico, do more than recover, but collectively realize that warming water is a result of rising temperatures. That this is man made to a heavy degree, a result of green house gases, majority are from THE MEAT INDUSTRY, AND THEN OIL AND GAS. The people of Caribbean have suffered massively for crimes that they have contributed and benefited least from. This is a bigger issue of how the Earth is treated, and whether we let the most murderous governments use the environment to spread a neocolonial agenda that only increases poverty and world suffocation.   I suggest that everyone see the speech made by the Prime Minister of Dominica to the United Nations about 2 weeks ago.

With that said, we are having a concert to raise awareness, and some money. It will be sent directly to a Ras in PR who is responsible and an honor to have in the community. I would like to send a warm hail up to Fikir Amlak and Brizon for putting out an album where 100 percent goes to PR. The link for that album is. https://iroots.bandcamp.com/album/fikir-amlak-brizion-we-live-on-dubplate-for-charity

Here in New Mexico we have a show on Oct. 11th at Burt’s Tiki Lounge.  There are a lot of good performances, and with Third, as the host it will be a good event. Any live artists who want to paint free up and come. We will have a box for donations at the door and there will be no cover. SO DONATE> Big performances for GOOD EARTH, RAS ILLY, LEGEND JAMALSKI (BDP) BLUNT TRAMA, STEEZ JOBS, RAS ELIJAH, DJ KRON JEREMY,  WITH A SPECIAL GUEST DEF-I AND MORE. YUP, DEF-I THE ONE AND ONLY.

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OCT11SHOWAA

STAY CONSCIOUS. JAH BLESS.

The New Day has Begun.

It has been nearly 4 months of being on the Island of Puerto Rico, the colors and smells, breeze and ocean leave much for an artist who wants more nature and life in his life. I am very thankful for this experience.  Lots has been happening and the meditations are deep. I have been preoccupied with the adjustments and things are coming into focus. With Rastafari as the Head more Livity and Art is crucial. We are working for self sustainability through collective security and farming. Organizing and learning with ones has been a hola privilege. Our Eyes are still and forever on Ethiopia, and as the time arises we look forward to contributing as strong group to the preservation of Ethiopian History and Culture, and of course returning. We have much to do and making more powerful art is at the top of the list. I have some very exciting art coming out for some fantastic artists, as well as paintings from the soul for the soul. As an artist, we like to get deep and on another post I will have some comments about artistic revelations, now here is the update…12783682_1815141518713278_4677643401808664640_o

Lots of stuff is going on, including a real roots album that we have been making in Boricua. There are alot of very good artists here, Itege Castro, Misael Gonzalez, Bongo-I, Fikir Amlak, and it is an honor to be in the company of such powerful humans and voices for the King and Queen of Kings. Hector De Negro, producer, and bassie has been a powerful instrument of Rastafari, teaching and laying down tracks for the future with a powerful VI Roots Puertoricano Touch.  A band is forming and we look forward to touring and playing live shows. The album will be my first All Reggae Album and its right on time. For info link at lionartproductions@gmail.com.  12507219_10153333502807742_8193543130609707712_nThe main reason that can be attributed to this is work life stress and hectic daily life. It is found to be effective in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction may negatively affect your mind psychologically, which may reduce your confidence that results in premature ejaculation. This erectile dysfunction order tadalafil thought about that is a kind of medical condition of certain men: only 3% of men because of medical history were found receiving side effects.
The S.O.S. Album, Ras Elijah and Charles X Collab.  Has sold out in its first printing and we look forward to making some more, ( it can still be attained digitally). Give thanks for Blessed Fire Creations, Glass Blowing and more, for the strength. “Occifer” From the S.O.S. album with Sgt. Remo will be coming out on his new album, (SGT. REMO AND FRIENDS). He has three projects coming out soon so look out from him. “Forward MOVEMENTS” EP, plus a vinyl.  Charles X is on tour and doing great, look out for his new album, ’Sounds of the Yesteryear’ and video, ” Can you do it?” just released!! Lots more to tell you about but for now that is it. Give thanks for Life, and Give thanks for supporting the Arts. A New Day has Begun. Bless up all the corners of the Earth, know we are One People in His Likeness and Image. In the Power Of the Trinity We Are. One Jah.