In Lak’ech Ala K’in is a Mayan saying loosely translated as “I am another yourself” and seems like a fitting reminder during these challenging times where so many forces are at play. Many of which cause division and distract us from recognizing the existence and power of our unity.

New single from Jungle One produced and directed by Diles

Current out of New Mexico paying homage to His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I. A prayerful collaboration that Exalts the Most High and the importance of Renewal and Salvation. Multi flavors and sounds that work in one accord.

Features vocal appearances by Diles, Hakim Be, and Dre Z Melodi. Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Diles

For now check this tune on the latest Green Chile In The Air album + look for it on the new EP from Ras Elijah Tafari Selassie Run The Earth (2-6-20)

This is the 9th edition in the Green Chile In The Air series which is annually produced by Diles (ABQ) has featured artists from around New Mexico, The United States, and the world. This years batch is a focused and cohesive collection of songs by an all star cast including the likes of Hip Hop pioneer Sadat X (Bronx) and underground notables such as Z-Man (Bay Area), Mahogany Jones (Brooklyn), and Krudas Cubensi (Havana) with local New Mexico and regional heavyweights such as Jungle One (ABQ), Ras Elijah Tafari (ABQ), Che Bong (Colorado Springs), MO SPKX (Denver), Alphounce Wolfe (Phoenix), Simatic (ABQ) and Ras Illy (ABQ). There are some bright new young artists featured as well in upcoming Denver star Edwina Maben and recording debut by Albuquerque’s own Rezilience. Sonically the album blends different styles of bloom-bap and trap style Hip-Hop with hints of Reggae and other influences.

Access GCITA and Selassie Run The Earth at http://www.visceralview.com

Mural done by:
Ras Zakarias, 360, Dora, and Ras Elijah Tafari

Video shot and edited by Diles

Filmed in front of Kinetic fountain, created by artist Evelyn Rosenberg, located in the plaza of the metro courthouse in Downtown Albuquerque.

Water pours from one side of the beam into the large pan, the beam moves and the water pours from the other side. On the base are 30 quotes in different languages and scripts on the subject of justice and the law. The translations for these quotes appear on granite blocks inlaid into the plaza. Each quote has a visual cue to help identify it’s place of origin.

World’s Largest Scales of Justice Stats

2004
Thirty-six feet tall
Copper, brass, and stainless steel
Funded by the New Mexico Percent for Art