Jahta Beat: The Lotus Memoirs

by Dj Drez

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1.	Ganesh's Theme 03:58	buy track
2.	Nectar Drop 04:00	buy track
3.	Guru Mantra (feat. Marti Nikko) 04:19	buy track
4.	Wind Talker (feat. Kirtaniyas and Domonic Dean Breaux) 05:07	buy track
5.	Yearning 04:53	buy track
6.	Dreaming East 04:12	buy track
7.	Krishna's Dub (feat. Marti Nikko and Domonic Dean Breaux) 07:16	buy track
8.	House of India (feat. Arjun Baba) 09:30	buy track
9.	For What It's Worth (India Dub) (feat. Joey Lugassy) 04:56	buy track
10.	Floating Sweetness (feat. Domonic Dean Breaux) 05:31	buy track
11.	Shri (feat. Deepak Ramapriyan and Domonic Dean Breaux) 04:45	buy track
12.	Radha Ramana (feat. Kirtaniyas) 06:26	buy track
13.	Dragon Mudra (feat. Domonic Dean Breaux) 05:23	buy track
14.	Selecta Move 03:18	buy track
15.	Om Hrim (feat. Marti Nikko and Deepak Ramapriyan) 04:40	buy track

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On The Lotus Memoirs, DJ Drez adeptly leads us on a sonic journey through the lush soundscapes of downtempo hip hop beats, traditional Indian instrumentation, sacred mantras, and dub sensibility (and a touch of jazz). The fourth installment in Drez’ Jahta Beat series is big, bold and beautiful. The Lotus Memoirs is a clear mission statement for East/West fusion of music and culture, charting a new course and raising the already-high water mark for the yoga music revolution.
The brilliance of The Lotus Memoirs is that it is infectious and bumpin while also elevating consciousness through the incorporation of mantra on many tracks. The blatant yogic (and even devotional) tint doesn’t compromise Drez’ musical pedigree; in fact, it clearly shows his personal evolution as a seeker and sound pioneer while still staying true to his roots.
Drez has artfully created an album deserving of bonafide street credibility in the underground LA hip hop scene where he cut his teeth to become an in-demand DJ, while also pleasing his Rasta brethren and pure Krishna devotees alike. Drez isn’t straddling worlds. Jahta Beat is his world – a sonic universe seamlessly and intelligently integrating his mystical path and musical tastes.
Jahta Beat: The Lotus Memoirs is a cohesive and coherent whole - a complete listening experience. From the dance hall to the yoga hall to the hall of fame, Drez has upped the ante as a true Stateside Sadhu, staying true to his roots while acknowledging and honoring where his mystic and musical path have taken him.

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released April 17, 2012

Produced and arranged by DJ Drez

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Dj Drez Los Angeles, California

DJ Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground Hip Hop, Drez applies precise turn- table skills to a cutting edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hiphop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his trademark sound and production. ... more