Black Waterfall $300

3 New Landscape Pieces

Blessed Love everybody. Pray everyone is good. Here are the newest pieces made over the last few days.. first is ” Kris Waters” which has been sold, the second is ” Black Waterfall ” 16×20″ acrylic and Indian inked, glossed and ready to go for $300, and the third is ” Desert walking ” 16×20″ Acrylic for $300 and it will be getting glossed today. Hope you enjoy the landscape scenes. I do, and often when I am working on complicated pieces, something like some clouds and trees can calm the mind. Balance. Same way, dont forget to go outside and take a walk.. clear your mind. Link up if anything speaks to you, easy to mail in the US and shipping is about 50 bucks. Full Joy, and give thanks to be on such a beautiful planet. Protect and respect it. Rastafari.

Kris Waters

Kris Waters (sold)

Black Waterfall $300

Black Waterfall $300

Desert Walking $300

Desert Walking $300

 

 

Ancient King " The Earth is Egziabeher"

Brand New Rastafari Albums and Single Releases featuring new art.

Living Testament Dub

Living Testament Dub

Yes the Akae Beka works Itinue. Coming Soon “Akae Beka, Living Testament Dub” from Trinity Farm Music, Go A Chant Productions, look for it on I-Roots Records. Big Up Akashic Records Reggae.
This piece is a Itinuation of the original cover. The ” Living Testament” album cover is the Earth, this is the Heavens. When you get both albums together it should fit like a puzzle. Give thanks for all the players of instruments, all I springs are in thee says the Lord of Hosts. Rastafari. Haile Selassie First and Forever.
????AKAE BEKA-LIVING TESTAMENT DUB!???????????????? coming December 7th
Pre-order the LP & digital album: iroots.bandcamp.com or www.irootsrecords.com where over 50 Midnite / Akae Beka titles are in stock.
On the heels of LIVING TESTAMENT and THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS, comes a new album – AKAE BEKA – LIVING TESTAMENT DUB.
This album includes 11 new deep meditative dubs from the album LIVING TESTAMENT. These interpretations were live-analog mixed by Good Over Evil in Tortosa Spain. Players include Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Ras Pulse, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion.
Limited edition vinyl LP and digital album releases on December 7th. Bandcamp pre-orders get DUB ON A MISSION instantly. The beautiful cover art by Ras Elijah Tafari references the Coronation of Haile Selassie and Empress Menen.
#AkaeBeka #VaughnBenjamin #LivingTestamentDub Akae Beka @goachantproductions @trinityfarmmusic @goodoverevilprod @raspulse @irootsrecords @bignatty83 @tufflion_ Ras Elijah Tafari
Ras Fraser Jr. "I am Conscious"

Ras Fraser Jr. “I am Conscious”

NOW OUT! A great dynamic album.. Get ready. ” I am Conscious ” from Ras Fraser Jr. aka Ras Fraser Badbreedbobo. An album worth picking up on release day… for sure. Jah Bless. Heart of Love. Rastafari.

Jah Myhrakle "He Is Strong"

Jah Myhrakle “He Is Strong”

Now out on all musical platforms!

Ras Kawintseb, featuring the one and only Jah Den. "The Gathering"

OUT NOW????????????????????Greetings,Blessed Coronation day to all

the Rastafari Family all ova.
New single From Abja”Behold the King” and Ancient King”The Earth is Egziabheer”available now in all music media platforms.
Full Album coming soon!Stay Tuned
Abja "Behold The King"

Abja “Behold The King”

 

Ras Elijah Tafari "Commitment"

Ras Elijah Tafari “Commitment”

Blessed Coronation Day! Here is a new tune, “Commitment” mixed by TSIHION IHIYHTHZH Music and the riddim was made by Dre Z Melodi. Vocals from Ras Elijah Tafari 2024. Big to up to Dr. Roots. Rastafari. Available on all musical platforms.

Jah Myhrakle "1 Bannah"

Jah Myhrakle “1 Bannah”

For the Cause of inspiration and education, RUNN, Reform the United Nations Now is proud to announce a new single highlighting the importance of spreading awareness that unless the UN is reformed, it will remained paralyzed and weak, that it shouldn’t be abandoned, but made to reflect today and represent the nations of the Earth fairly and democratically. This Supreme Challenge was laid out by Emperor Haile Selassie I repeatedly, and it is our duty as Children of His Majesty to fulfill the works both in and out of the United Nations. We give thanks for all the artists who have brought forth music, and in our second single after the first single released 7 months ago, “Mankind’s Last Hope” The RUNN Artists United. Give thanks Jah Myhrakle for this powerful anthem, which we hope every one can enjoy Nov. 3rd. Proceeds go to help the movement, and if you are interested please link up on our Facebook book page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/reformtheunitednationsnowofficial

 

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“Raise Up Jah Umbrella” New Joy-ting Haile Selassie I’n Akae Beka

Raise Up Jah Umbrella 16x16" Acrylic and Indian ink

Raise Up Jah Umbrella
16×16″ Acrylic and Indian ink

In the period of early November we celebrate and also remember the importance of the Rastafari Trod. In that are the prayers and meditations that come forward in the art. In this time there are lots of reflections and conclusive gratitude. In the heights of discipline and respect, in accordance with what we have been taught, a simple good feeling to know we have seen HIM, Emperor Haile Selassie I. There is something different and astounding about those who have seen the Face of Jah and know it, those who heard the Word of Jah and obeyed. How Great it is to see ourselves in HIM, and HIM in Us. We have been called on a journey to learn about His Imperial Majesty for the sake of our own well being and humanity. Those who stand for the King of Kings must also be noted, for when they do so with such Zeal, that the Earth is changed and altered by a frequency of revelation, 24/7 that sound and being becomes a reality that alters the collective. Somewhere at any minute of the day, Bob Marley or Vaughn Benjamin’s voice echoes and thunders without cease. In so, we are reminded of the days of old… of the apostles that have their own life that changed the world, the importance of the King and His Christ, and also those who spread and suffered for the Word, so that we know it. Give thanks for all the bringers, those carrying on the potent reminder that the music is the medicine. Whether speaking and teaching yourself, or spreading the music and mission of Vaughn Benjamin, give thanks. In this ancient order, of fully embracing Our Jah so that His Splendor showers over our lives, we make our collective oneness everlasting. When we put Jah First, We become greater than any storm, and in His Power We Stay Forever. Raise up Jah Umbrella!
This piece is in honor of our teacher, mentor and brother, Hon. Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite, Akae Beka. Forever in Jah Powers. In The Highest Most Perfect Love. Rastafari.
“Raise up Jah Umbrella” 16″x16″ Acrylic and Indian ink. Ras Elijah Tafari 2024, all rights reserved. please inbox if interested in a print.

Prints and Original available here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/raise-up-jah-umbrella/

 

 

Girl in a Red Tree.

Zen Art. Exploring The Space of Simplicity.

Often as an artist we can get wrapped up in new styles and details. Adding this and that, mixing media ect… however there comes a moment where the act of creating wants to be effortless, or minimal in thought. In Japanese and Chinese art, there is a complexity and simplicity that comes forward by considering both positive and negative space. This happens in many forms of creating, however in my case, I wanted to breathe…

I have done Indian ink pieces in the past that were African Subjects with a “Sumi” style with traditional calligraphy brushes. Those were created in the space of 3 breaths, and if I wasn’t focused it didnt look that great.. however when done right, the sway and emotion were able to capture a swift and abstract idea of an emotion. This is an example of that older work..

" Roughing it " Indo Style

” Roughing it ” Indo Style

These newer pieces are not the previous style, I call “Indo” which uses African and modern subjects in a Sumi style. These next pieces focus on nature and lean on the works of others, and traditional topics of both Chinese, and Japanese brush work. It is very relaxing and it allows the mind to be, rather than encouraging individuality in art. I hope you enjoy the following pieces, and feel free to message if something speaks to you. Because they are relatively simple to make, if one is sold I can make another that looks very similar. These are also priced low so ones can have the original for less than what I would normally charge for an original full color painting. These are priced between $50 and $200 USD. Inbox if interested, and I will put them on the print catalogue as soon as possible. Give thanks to be able to share the gift of life. Simply. One Perfect Love.

Nya's Tree

Nya’s Tree

 

Red Tree above water fall.

Red Tree above water fall.

 

Red Tree by lake.

Red Tree by lake.

 

Off Shore

Off Shore

Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains

Red Coy together

Red Coy together

Red Coy in the Canyon

Red Coy in the Canyon

 

Girl in a Red Tree.

Girl in a Red Tree.

Red Tree and WaterFall

Red Tree and WaterFall

 

Red Tree by Water 2

Red Tree by Water 2

 

Cray Fish Together

Cray Fish Together

Out on the Lake 2

Out on the Lake 2

Red Tree and Birds

Red Tree and Birds

 

3 Red Cat Fish

3 Red Cat Fish

 

In Her High Place. Acrylic and Indian ink

” In Her High Place ” New Canvas Piece!

” In Her High Place” is a new piece just completed. 18″x24″ Acrylic and Indian Ink

In Her High Place. Acrylic and Indian ink

In Her High Place. Acrylic and Indian ink

Reflecting on the power of faith in Ethiopia, the common Ethiopian Woman is one of the first thoughts that comes to mind. The prayerful manner of the women and the personal relationship they have with the Most High, stands out with poi’s unique to Ethiopia.

The importance of expressing the mood meant I needed to highlight the simplicity of her complexity. The brown dress and top, was done so that it was clear that she was living her everyday life, that she wasn’t going to church or in a formal setting. It is a country rural environment, high in the hills, and being in pure white was too easy for the symbolic expression of faith. Still it was important to have the traditional Ethiopia head wrap, and the church in the background, being it is intrinsic to the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Culture, and a part of daily life.  Couple with that, is the very familiar small wooden cross around her neck. This cross is the cross that is most common, especially around children, as a way of enforcing the faith humbly, where the cross is small, easy to make and a sign of understanding of an unpretentious christianity.

The Lion and Lamb, on the Ethiopian Solomonic Seal, represents the Power and Prophecy of Iyesus Christos return as the Conquering Lion of Judah in His Kingly Character. The relationship of Ethiopia to this declaration and eventual actualization, is its own foundation in each person based on faith. In oneness, this woman represents that embracing of this holy land, the prophecies and prophets. That a Lion and Lamb mind state is native to Ethiopia and naturally would become a part of the social structure of the collective mind. Likewise the three doves, representing the Holy Trinity, are flying in the background as a further reminder of the divine unity of God the Father,  God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as God the Lion and Lamb through the Holy Spirit that dwells in the Heart of flesh. Both would reveal themselves in the Same Name, through the fulfillment in the personage of Qedamawi Haile Selassie. (First and Forever, the Power and Virtue of the Trinity) Who is the Conquering Lion of Judah, King of Kings, and the Root of David. Emperor of Ethiopia, Throne of Zion and Beta Israel.

In the Ethiopian highlands there are flowers all about, and because it has 13 months of sunshine, in their remarkable calendar, it felt appropriate to make different forms of sunflowers.

I hope you have enjoyed this piece, and will share it with others. The original piece is for sale for $625. plus shipping for the original. Prints are also available, please send a message if interested. $30 for 8×11″ signed bagged and backed or $60 for 11×17″ signed and in a hard plastic case. This piece is also available for shared rights an album cover or t-shirt, let I know soon before it someone wants to use it.  Thank you for supporting, and there will more art coming soon. Jah Bless you all and stay focused on doing your best, expand your love capacity and build for tomorrow. One Jah, One Heart, One Love, One Blood.  Holy Emanuel I, Selassie I, Jah Rastafari.

“In Her High Place” Video and info!

 

 

Meditation

“The Feeling of the Separation we are meant to transcend.”

“The Feeling of the Separation we are meant to transcend.”
By Ras Elijah Tafari
Each morning I wake up with this immense inner emotional pain looking for those who have left this plane. Though death is natural, the emotions and feelings that it brings out are a spiritual reminder. A reminder of the difference between the body and spirit. This missing of the physical being is based in some form in a temporal love while the personage of the being brings us to the mystical reality that we are soul having a human experience.
As I come to out of sleep, my mind isn’t fully here or there, it is between realms of definition. Where dreams are real and waking hours are often a dream or vision in action. Within all this is a higher reminder that the feeling finding my loved ones again can happen because they are souls and we exist forever. Where we go and how to find them is the next phase when its our time to get on the Boat on the River of Life.
I think of Emperor and what He has shown Us in Our Life. About the Holy Spirit and How we feel the King of Kings, and that Power that overtook Our flesh, heart and minds. The way a Spirit can move, how God can move within and around humanity. When I think about it, I can see clearly how the Essence and Spirit moves and lives, and how Emperor Haile Selassie I Living in Us, is the Highest Reminder that the Almighty Has a place and purpose for every one of us, and that this is a time we chose to share together. There will be more, if we chose, and in that decision is whether we will see each other again soon or not.. just like on this plane. Just like this plane, we also dont control things, and the Most High has His Will in Perfect Order, so stay on your toes, because we will be called to visit others who least expect it, and also will be visited by Strangers who will be angels in disguise. Just like in the army or working for the Emperor, you never know when or where you will be deployed. Our bodies were never our own, they are on loan, and a vessel from Jah to deliver us to where we need to be… That is with you. That is where all those I love stay, with InI, and all those I love I stay too with you always. In this cosmic journey, our oneness is the glue that holds together all the realms, and it is there, we can see we haven’t lost anything, we are receiving more by giving more. In-deed, The Root of David has Conquered death, He shows that to us, it is up to us to realize that is proof that we too, live on, even as the Messiah Yeshua conquered death.
In closing, give more, to those around you who are falling down and need help up, give all you can so they can too feel that precious opportunity to have another day here to uplift love, to uplift Jah in the Hearts of Flesh. Relieve their fears, for if the Conquering Lion of Judah can stand here with us, we too should stand with HIM and eachother. Jah First and Forever. Qedamawi Haile Selassie. The Power of the Trinity.
Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle

*High Grade Canvas Prints Now Available*

Greetings in the Name of the Almighty King, Qedamawi Haile Selassie. 

It is a joy to now be able to offer canvas prints that are large and the highest grade. This is the first series of joytings (paintings) that are available, where each one will be numbered and signed.  Made with the highest resolutions images, each canvas is crystal clear without pixelation.

The canvases are on a 1 inch wood frame, and are available at the following sizes are prices. 18″x24″(inches) – $300, 24″x24″ (inches)-  $350, 2ft x 3ft (feet) – $450 and 3ft x 3ft for $500.  Shipping and handling not included.

The titles of the pieces are below the image, let InI know which one speaks to the I.  Due to the size and shipping differences it would be great to receive an email or message letting InI know where you are located so I can figure out an estimate of how much shipping will be.  You can send an email to lionartproductions@gmail.com or call 1-505 203-5614.

 

 

TEN HEAVENS OF THE BOOK OF ENOCH PRINT, 2FT X 3FT.

Ten Heavens of the Book of Enoch

Ten Heavens of the Book of Enoch

In Awe

In Awe

 

ReggaeFestivalCover

Color of Sound

"Faith"

“Faith”

Meditation

Meditation

 

21Diamonds

21Diamonds

Living Testament

Living Testament

At the Alter.

At the Alter.

Mystery River

Mystery River

Who Will Go For Us

Who Will Go For Us

 

 

Freedom

31 pieces/Spring Art Collection,2024

   Greetings one and all, and thank you for checking the new art works! Lots happening and in this post there will be a touch of music, spiritual mediations, and focus on international morality.  It is a great joy to bring forward the works in tuned with music in our community and in our journey to uplift man and woman kind. Give thanks for the Gift of Life, the Power and Essence that allows us to share and experience together, We say,  Almighty Jah Rastafari, Qedamawi Haile Selassie I.

” Faith ” Acrylic and Indian ink, 28″x36″
This piece is inspired by Neil Mangicaro of Roots Works by his new single ” Faith “. This song moved InI deeply and is focused on His Majesty and being, all that which is InI. Being the Soul’s Soul, and in this piece we express what that feels like to us. In the midst of the hustle and rain, InI’s have a different light on us, a light also within. That within the ones who know themselves, find the Emperor, and within the Emperor we find His Christ. In that we find the links of sacrifice and suffering to overcoming and conquering, we find the Power, The Haile, The Lion, and We find the Humble, The Lamb, Rastaman, that doesn’t need to seek shelter from the rain. In that piece and light, we welcome InI Ingels, and ancestors to guide I trod. The song will be out soon everywhere. Produced by Jallanzo. Prints available soon.

"Faith"

“Faith”

 

One of things that touched I about Airman Aaron Bushnell was that he smiled while he lit himself on fire. How he stood like a solider for Jah and smiled. I have a video talking about his courage and the power of martyrdom as I create this painting: Thank you Aaron for making the cry for resistance to genocide and for defense of Palestine and basic human rights. The video time lapse link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgnewjQVDLc
The piece is $350 plus shipping and is 16×22″. Inbox if interested, prints are available as well.
AaronBushnell

AaronBushnell

“Timket, In the Epiphany”. 24″x20″ acrylic on canvas. Glossed.  original sold.

"Timket"

“Timket”

Brand New! “Fractal Lion” Indian ink and acrylic, 16″x22″ $350 for the original.

Fractal Lion

Fractal Lion

New Piece! “Miles Blowing His Trumpet.” Acrylic and Indian ink, 30″x18″ and it can be mailed easily. This one I would let go of for $400 plus shipping. Prints available. Inbox if interested!
#milesdavisart #milesdavis #raselijahart#RasElijahTafari#raselijahtafariart

Miles Blowing His Horn

Miles Blowing His Horn

Pray everyone is safe and sound. Lots of art to come forward soon, right now here is one of three new pieces. Titled, “Miles in his style”. A piece to honor Miles Davis’s music and life by making a painting that combined him older and young, and in the versatility of flavors that he brings over the decades. I also painted it in a style that leans on Miles Davis’s art and paintings. If you didnt know he was a visual artist, check his work. ” Miles in his style” is 3ft x 2 1/2ft and can be mailed, in the medium of acrylic and Indian ink. The asking price is $800 for the original. Prints are available, Inbox if interested. #raselijahart #milesdavisart#milesdavis

Miles In His Style

Miles In His Style

Fresh off the easel …. ” BBoy Elephant ” Acrylic and Indian ink, 16″X22″ and the original is going for $250. Inbox if interested! Give thanks and hold your BBoy Stance.

BBoyElephant

BBoyElephant

 

Massive new elephant piece, “Emerge” has been completed! Its is 4ft x3ft in the medium of Acrylic and Indian ink. The cost is only $650, because its too big to mail. If your in Albuquerque area and you want a big piece for the house or office, and you feel this, let InI know. It is a combination of Elephant pieces I have done in the past, with a twist. ” Emerge ” prints available. Inbox if interested. #raselijahart #RasElijahTafari

Water Elephant

“Emerge”

16″x22″ ” “Faluka On the Nile” Acrylic, $400 for the original. Prints are available. Inbox if interested.

Faluka 24

“Faluka on the Nile”

“Freedom” a Piece of inner peace and joy when able to read the Scriptures in Zion. Original has been sold and is being used for a Reggae Single.

Freedom

Freedom

 

Freedom Single

Freedom Single

Very inspired by the Terence Blanchard Concert last night, and it was the push to finish this piece of Blues Legend, B.B. King. Its done with acrylic, spray paint and is sold. Respect to the Blues artists, to the Jazz artists, to the Reggae artists, and Hip Hop producers.. the peoples music expands!

B.B. KING

B.B. KING

“Crow in the Snow” number 2! Celebrating the cold winter and the way some can simply be unattached to the chill. This piece, like the first portrays the simplicity of a life thriving in an atmosphere of death. The Crow being a scavenger, and one that isn’t a killer, has always taken my attention. This piece reflects New Mexico and the season we are in, highlighting the sunset on a crow. It is 16×22″, acrylic. The Original is 400, inbox if interested. Prints available. Give thanks always! #raselijahart#raselijahtafariart #RasElijahTafari

Crow In The Snow #2

Crow In The Snow #2

“Building The Nest” Acrylic and Indian ink. 16×22″ This piece highlights the mission of getting the home or nest right for what is to come. I love the face of the crow, and how it is both serious and relatable. It is a study piece from CES, and was a joy to create a rendition. The Original piece is $450. please inbox if interested. Prints are also available. #raselijah#raselijahart #raseljahtafari#raselijahtafariart

Crow Building the Nest

Crow Building the Nest

“Winter Lion” this piece is a bit different, however it had a quality that I wanted to preserve. This Lion is both cosmic and has the colors of winter here. It is 16×22″ and is $250. Let I know if it is something you would like. Inbox for prints or the original. Blessed.
#raselijahtafariart #raseljahtafari#raselijahart #raselijah

Night Lion

Night Lion

KVJ Isaiah 66:14 And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the Lord shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.

15 For, behold, the Lord will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.

16 For by fire and by his sword will the Lord plead with all flesh: and the slain of the Lord shall be many.

17 They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the Lord.

18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.

” The Lord will come with Fire ” 24″x18″ Acrylic on Canvas. SOLD. Prints available. Message if its not on the product page.

Selassie On Fire

Selassie On Fire

“Beside Still Waters” Exquisite Morning Echo. Acrylic and Indian ink 16″x22″ Original has been sold.

"Beside still Waters"

“Beside still Waters”

New Piece! ” Lion Drinking ” 16×22″ Acrylic. $330 plus shipping. Prints available, inbox if interested! Bless!

Lion Drinking

Lion Drinking

” Explosive Times ” New Piece showing at the opening for Breaking Hearts Art Exhibit at Mother Ship Alumni Art Gallery.This piece is 36″x24″ and is Sold,  Acrylic, Indian ink, Spray Paint, molding paint. Prints are available. Inbox if interested.

Explosive Times

Explosive Times

“Sunrise in Gaza” 16″x20″ acrylic on canvas. Sold. Please inbox if interested in a print. Study piece.
Sun Rise In Gaza

Sun Rise In Gaza

Michael the Arc Angel. Acrylic and Indian ink. 16″x22″ and is $350 for the original.

Michael the Ark Angel Red

Michael the Ark Angel Red

“Crow in the Snow #1″ Acrylic and Indian ink. sold. 16″ x 22″

Crow in the Snow

Crow in the Snow

” World Cry” Acrylic and Indian ink. 16″x22″ Single cover and inspired by the song by Chezidek and Sgt. Remo coming out June 28th.  Original available for $550.

World Cry

World Cry

“Bird Eating Grapes” 16×22″ Acrylic and Indian ink. $350. Study piece. Inbox if interested.

Bird Eating Grapes

Bird Eating Grapes

“Cracked but not broken, The Heart of Gaza.” New Piece. 18×22″ Acrylic and Indian ink. Inbox if Interested in the Original, would love to find a good home for it. Prints are available.

"Cracked But Not Broken"

“Cracked But Not Broken”

” Lion on Fire ” Acrylic and Indian ink. 22″x22″ on canvas. This piece was started last year and I thought it was done, however there was something off. After talking with bredren, we realized the color of the mouth was off, and it threw the whole image off. This is with a new mouth, and the whole lion seems to flow. It no longer looks like he is wearing a blue mask lol. Asking price is $450. for this piece plus the shipping. Inbox if interested! Give thanks!

Lion On Fire

Lion On Fire

Give thanks for the Powers of Jah, in Our Life and in the Lives of those around us. Prayers of Protection and Peace in this time. First piece of 2024 of the Emperor, Qedamawi Haile Selassie. Sold. Prints are $25. plus shipping, or $50 for a large 11×17″ print. More Love, keep it simple. Rastafari.
#haileselassieart #rastafariart#raselijahtafariart #RasElijahTafari #rastafari#haileselassie

Opal King

Opal King

Dropping May5th in Honor of “Liberation Day” When Emperor Haile Selassie I returned to the Throne after expelling the Italian invasion with the Allied Forces. ” In The Spirit ” featuring Rastaman Rob, Ras Elijah Tafari and in his musical debut En Hakkore, produced by Juice and mixed and masted by Precision Time Studios. Released under the label TSIHION IHIYHTHZH Music single available on all platforms! Check it out and if you dig it, add the single to your music collection. Recorded in Yuma AZ. Studio Video recorded and edited by Precision Time Studio also coming forward on May 5th. 2024. Hail the King. Rastafari.

Inspired by the recent Gathering of Nations and Gathering of MC’s, This new piece is livicated to all Tribes working together to persevere culture while maintaining integrity in this modern world. ” Blue Iroquios Warrior ” . There is no integrity unless ya get in te de gritty. The piece is 16″x12″ and is going for $350. Inbox if interested and prints are available.

Blue Iroquios Warrior

Blue Iroquios Warrior

It was in the beginning, is now and forever will be, Jah Kingdom without end. One Black Love. Before “out of many nations we were one”, Out of ONE came many nations. This is beyond humans all coming from the African continent, it is about where your Creator comes from. The Jah that is Love isn’t a recent event, isn’t a race, it is from the source, deeper than words. That Black Love, That absolute power is supreme. Black Supremacy is Love Supremacy, for only Love can be supreme. We Know Jah is Love and Let Us Be Love, seven words of Love of King Emmanuel the 7th, the Black Christ, we know Our love is not the superficial love of satan’s queendom. In Our Love, there is no fear, no fear of Black, no fear of White. In Our Black Love, We are those who have resurrected, and survived, We are the remnants and left overs, we are the despised and scorned. Our Black Love wants each one to be with his vine and fig tree, not to control the fate of others. In One Black Love there is justice for all and not for some, there is not a desire to forget and forsake. One Black Love. One Black God, in a Black Christ Salvation Order. Holy Emmanuel I, Selassie I, Jah Rastafari.

KingEmmanuel7th

KingEmmanuel7th

This piece 15″x15″ Indian ink and acrylic. Sold to LionTrod of  Lion Trod Roots Station. All Rights Reserved, digital and otherwise 2024. Give thanks for the support my lord. If anyone would like prints please let InI know. Honorable.

"Wide Eyed"

“Wide Eyed”

” Wide Eyed ” New Lion piece, just completed. 16″x12″ Acrylic and Indian ink and the original is only $175. Inbox if interested! Give thanks.

"The Emperor In the Evening"

“The Emperor In the Evening”

“The Emperor in the Evening.” 16″x12″ Acrylic and Indian ink. $175 plus shipping for the original. Inbox if interested. #raselijah #raselijahart #rastafariart #RasElijahTafari #raselijahtafariart

Once again, give thanks for checking out the art! If anyone is interested in an original, a print that may not be up yet but is in the post please email InI. Lionartproductions@gmail.com or leave a message on this website. If you are interested in a logo, album cover, tattoo design, or commission a personal piece likewise just let I know.

I Pray Jah Bless You, Keep You and His Face Shine On You O Children of Jah All the Days of Your Life, That We May Be Saved and Redeemed. Let Righteousness Reign. O Most High Jah, Rastafari! Negus Nagast, Qedamawi Haile Selassie, The Power of the Trinity ,One Almighty God.

 

 

 

 

 

JAH IS AN OCEAN

New Album Cover Art: Winter Releases

 

There was an huge release of fantastic music: Here are the covers and the originals for this Winter and new year of 2023-2024. Give thanks to all the production companies and producers that included InI in the works. Glory to Jah, and Bless the publishers of the Word. Special thanks goes out to Go A Chant Productions, Trinity Farms Music, Akashic Records, Dre-Z Melodi, Ras Teo, Joseph General, Toho Sanders, and Neil Mangicaro, Army, Ras Danny I, JahDan Blakkamoore, Yeza and Medisun. Selassie I Salute to the Elder, Akae Beka. Please check their tunes and support their music, all of which is truly a labor of love. Honor and Respect!

Akae Beka's "Living Testament"

Akae Beka’s “Living Testament”

 

"Living Testament" Original Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

“Living Testament” Original Indian ink and Acrylic.

Akae Beka and Joseph General "At Stake"

Akae Beka and Joseph General “At Stake”

" At Stake "

” At Stake ” Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Danny I " Another Day "

 

"Savanah Love"

“Savanah Love” Acrylic

JAH IS AN OCEAN

” Jah is an Ocean ” Indian ink and acrylic.

"Roses of Sharon" Acrylic and Indian ink

“Roses of Sharon” Acrylic and Indian ink

"Watermelon Smile" acrylic and indian ink

“Watermelon Smile” acrylic and indian ink

Akae Beka "Who will go for Us" Single

Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single

Isaiah's Coals, "Who will go for us " Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album.

Isaiah’s Coals, “Who will go for us ” Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album. Acrylic and Indian ink

 

Victory Front Cover

Victory Piece

Victory Piece

Praises Joseph General

Praises Joseph General

 

Praises Joseph General

Praises Joseph General

 

Need Not Apply Single Art

Need Not Apply Single Art

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Akae Beka’s “Living Testament” the Album, in-depth into the art.

Greeting in the Name of His Imperial Majesty, Qedamawi Haile Selassie, Jah Rastafari! Without whom we wouldn’t be here today and sharing the inspiration given to us as a gift from Jah. Reverence and Veneration to the Most High God, Jah Rastafari.

It is with a great joy to announce the new album while also reminded of the solemn gratitude that we have for the Hon. Vaughn Benjamin. His impact of our lives globally is a re-enforcement in the importance of our duties to trod on in the King’s Mission as Children of Jah.

LIVING TESTAMENT is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.
LIVING TESTAMENT includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.
LIVING TESTAMENT is a monumental album and an important piece of history. It will be available on LP, CD, and high-quality download on February 16th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm Music, Before Zero Records, and I-Roots Records.
The music is exquisite and the CD has more music than the LP’s which have a 44 min limit. So it worth picking up both the CD and the LP to be able to get the most from this powerful spiritual roots ensemble. The CD also has a poster on it, featuring the album cover and an image created by artist, Eloy Guerra, which is of Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel slewing satan.  We will reason on the art in a little bit… !
Here is how you can support and get the single which just came out and also has its own art made special for the song. The Single, ” Who will go for Us ” was released Jan.5th with an amazing music video. Here is the link to the music video, filmed in Ethiopia : Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Music Video
You can get the single, “Who will go for Us” here: Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single
Into the Art:

Akae Beka "Living Testament" Album Cover

Akae Beka “Living Testament” Album Cover By Ras Elijah Tafari

 

Akae Beka "Who will go for Us" Single

Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single. Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel. Art by Eloy Guerra

Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel. Art by Eloy Guerra on poster included in CD

Lets get into the Joy-tings, aka paintings! When I was asked to do the art for the album cover this piece by Eloy Guerra was already present as a meditation. I was asked what I thought, and I said it was brilliant and I wanted to make the polar opposite in harmony with this piece for the cover. Akae Beka, is an oath given from Jah to Michael the ArcAngel, no one else, just Michael, which means that Akae Beka is interlinked and connected to, we can say IS the personality of Michael the Arc Angel. The importance of this would reflect the manner of how we approach the project, which wasn’t as a project, but as a Living Testament. The title of album was revealed through the Rastafari Elder Jah Rubal, who was present during the recordings, and said when he heard the tunes, that this is the name of the album. Go A Chant and Trinity Farms Music worked on the album like you raise a child, carefully considering how to the present something that means so much to us all, and relay that in the presentation and final release. The artwork for the album cover InI did is a continuation and expansion of the piece that I was shown done by Eloy. In that I saw and heard what was said and what had already been expressed, in that the art for the cover would present a balance opposite and polar balance expressed through elements and symbols. That can be seen in various ways, First, the number element of the piece is from Eloy Guerra’s piece, Fire, Night and Vaughn, for the InI, the focus was Water, Day, and the King and Queen of Creation. In the piece of Michael the Arc Angel, you can see he is clearly the Arc Angel, while on the cover you will not even know he is, unless you count the number of angels in the clouds and have read the book of Enoch. There are six angels instead of seven, which are the number of Arc Angels, which Michael leads. Akae Beka is discreetly at the bottom with a special three personalities. Expanding on the Melchizadok order, with the Almighty is revealed in Three Trinitys, all which also encompass Akae Beka. The First being, Priest, Prophet, Warrior, with Vaughn representing the all three and the King in the Warrior, the other is Priest, Prophet and King, and Akae Beka being the Bridge of where these Three in One meet. The Last is the The Father of Fathers, The Mother of Mothers and Sons and Daughters of God, which is what we all are and everyone in the piece is. This is all in the Power of the Trinity, Haile Selassie who is Crown of Akae Beka.

"Living Testament" Original Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

“Living Testament” Original Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

The piece of Michael the Arc Angel by Eloy Guerra, we see a Judge, Jury and Executioner, where there are no children of Jah, just the devil and the Arc Angel. In order that we keep it to the Garden, aka Ethiopia, also the Cradle, we express that on both pieces, that Our God, Our Original Ancestors and the devil are all African or Black.  This is why everyone is also in African Attire on both images, with the exception of Akae Beka on the  album cover. On the Cover the clothing is East African, on the piece of Micheal, it is West African, which is another complimentary opposite. Likewise the hands of Akae Beka, on one they are holding scales and a sword, the other a in-scents  filled with smoke and his Left hand on The Rock of Jah, opposite and true. Same one in a different time and space. Same mission for the King and for the man, and for the Angels, prophets, priests and warriors, mothers, and Empresses from then till now.

There is a moon and city on the Michael the Arc Angel Piece, the opposite is happening on the album cover. On the album cover, there is only the Garden, so that we have a Genesis feeling, the Michael the Arc Angel piece feeling like Revelations. Also though it day and night, the light and sun is blocked by HIM, and that He is greater than the sun, in that the sun will not be seen in awareness of not using the Sun above Jah. On the piece of Michael the Arc Angel, Akae Beka has his hair out, on the Cover, Akae Beka is wearing the hat he wore for years, a simple Fishermans cap, complimenting the white skully or turban and garments that we would see as Akae Beka on his last years of witnessing and testimony.       “Living Testament ” from start to finish in and out, reflects a fullness that embraces the polarities and shares the unity like the lightening bolts in both pieces. There is also a Heavenly Trinity of Yashua The Christ, Enoch ascending in the whirl wind and Elijah on the Chariot of Fire.

The ideas in the cover, will be understood more once the album is heard. All of the tunes are reflected in the cover. The depth and vision that are sharpened by Vaughn’s words cannot be really expressed, and artistically, they are more than anyone can ask. There is a reason Akae Beka is in the Shadow of His Majesty.  I will let you figure out some of the other codes in names of the songs… ” S ” on the Chest” in Fire as the flames of the Chariot with The Prophet Elijah  and there is a whole piece just for  ”Who will go for Us” plus the first painting that was too busy that has never been shared.

Akae Beka Living Testament Back Cover

Akae Beka Living Testament Back Cover

Who will go for Us, Here I am, send me.

The Single and the Painting.

Akae Beka: Who Will Go For Us Lyrics

Akae Beka: Who Will Go For Us Lyrics

There is a lot to get from this tune, and I thought it was very mystic that it was the single and video to announce the album. It interweaves 3 Bible stories, One of Eli and Samuel, the awakening of Samuel to the lords voice. Next of Jehoash being hidden so that the Queen of the Hebrews who was the daughter of Jezebel could not kill the remnant of the true line of Kings, and the chorus is Isaiah chapter 6:8 speaking about how Isaiah had to be purified in order to offer himself fully to Jah. The Purification is a theme in this tune, which is why it also mentions “bring down the oil to David send the anointed Cherub” A Cherub is an high angel represented in ancient times as a winged lion. The oil is the anointing from Jah, with man bowing to Jah’s elect high priest. Samuel did not know it was David he was to anoint, nor did Samuel know it would be Saul before him. He did as the Lord commanded, and likewise in the purification process, to reach the throne, our Kings have been children who had to be hidden, in battle and also chosen. What it means to be chosen is a long reasoning, however in short, it is to navigate thru in the Grace of Jah, the problems and crisis that arise. Always against massive odds, the overcoming can only be seen as a miracle, and an act of Jah. Glory to Jah and Blessed are those surrender to His Will in the face of persecution.

Here is the original Joy-ting piece for the song, ” Who Will Go For Us “, inside of it you can see each story and how it interplays visually.

Who Will Go For Us rough draft

Who Will Go For Us rough draft

After completing the piece I could feel Jah telling I that it wasn’t it. That I put in too much and missed the point that Akae Beka was clearly singing, which was the hook. Once I went and looked up the history of art and paintings that reference Isaiah 6:8 I was amazed how many pieces have been made over hundreds of years about this chapter and verse. After seeing all the ideas, I wanted to create a piece that had never been done, or anything like it. All the other pieces where dark and the Isaiah portrayed as light skinned, which I immediately said isn’t right. Isaiah spend 3 years naked in Ethiopia, he definitely wasn’t light skinned.

One of the emotions I wanted to capture on Isaiah’s face was fear, which is where he was before and during the encounter with the angels who were singing to Jah. In chapter 5 “ Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”

The terror of seeing Jah, and the angels made him say Woe is me!.. realize the humility of this one, Isaiah is incredible. While most think they are pure and ready, this holy prophet admits quickly that his lips are unclean! That he and his people are dirty, and that he doesn’t feel worthy to see Jah. This inner standing, that he had, was seen by Jah, and in so many ways in reassurance that Jah see’s our hearts and that those who repent and surrender can be absolved and purified. The extreme purification of fire, and coals, are also very important in understanding that this isn’t some easy thing, and that Akae Beka was clear about that. That it is also ok to fear Jah, and do not let the fear hold you back. The chapter speaks that if you want to be all you can be, then you need to know that acknowledging where you are wrong is where you start to go right… you may need to read that again.. That by confronting our evils and faults, we give room for the Most High to heal us and correct us. This book is also here for us so it is known, even a man as great as the Prophet Isaiah had unclean lips and “his” people where also rudeboys, that redemption is still there through purification, those who are  asked, who will go for us?.. who like these men would say, ” Here am I, send me.” ?

Isaiah's Coals, "Who will go for us " Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album.

Isaiah’s Coals, “Who will go for us ” Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album.

In closing, this album is an act of love in the spirit of unity that allowed us to listen. Listen to Jah first, and remember what Jah has said and done through out mankind’s existence. To listen to Akae Beka, conscious and mindful this is his finale album recorded. Listen to the all the band members who poured their essence into each rift to make the instrumentation of the album compliment the complexity of the topics covered by Akae Beka. I personally would like to thank the distributors and companies that personally took time to make this album glow with love. They include, Mike with I-Roots Records, James Lord with Zojak Worldwide , and Jamie with Before Zero Records.  Every one in the production team in Ethiopia, especially the youth, thank you for bringing Zion closer to us all. Go A Chant Productions and Trinity Farms, this album will enrich humanity for as long as we live, give thanks for the hard work and diligence. Rastafari.

The Album is now out and you can get it here: I-Roots Records or I-Roots Records Bandcamp  Prints of the cover and original for ” Who Will Go For Us”, “Isaiah’s Coals” are available here:http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/who-will-go-for-us-akae-beka-living-testament-art-prints/

Thank you everyone who came out to the LP and CD release gatherings in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Miami, Florida. We will have some footage of that soon.

In Reverence, Give thanks for the Life Giver, Most High Egziabeher, The Almighty King of Creation, Father of All, the Power of the Trinity, Qedamawi Haile Selassie. Give Thanks for the Life Carriers and the Powers of Regeneration, the Gestator Manifestor, Queen of Kings, The team everlasting, Empress Menen as the Head Lioness. Give thanks for the blessing of a prophet, teacher, Idren, that stood in righteousness and spread the Word of Jah to all corners of the Earth, Hon Vaughn Benjamin, who reminded us through the Oath of Akae Beka, that Your Love is Eternal, and Our being is to be given in full to Jah that we may be guided by His Will alone. That This Ultimate Truth that Jah is the Keeper, suspends the heavens and earth, and quakes the wicked, for no one can remove or change the omipresent Jah who’s handiwork is marvelous. That no one can escape the judgement, and all will have to climb and meet their Creator. We pray for the World and those who no longer walk on it, that Iternally we find the joy and peace, that the Most High Intended Us to be. For Jah is Salvation, as above so below. Give thanks for Jah allowing us to complete this mission that this music may help bring forth attention to Jah work and orders.  Give thanks for the Most High who dwells in the Heart of All Flesh, that We may know and dwell with Jah all Our Days. Thru the Name  and Power of the Trinity,  Of Jah the Father Abba, Of Jah the Son, Yahoshua, and Jah the Holy Spirit, Menfes Kedus. One Jah, Amen.