LAJEDI ✭ Minister of Sound ✭ ELAvator of Frequencies ✭ STARFLEET
‘LaJedi’ was born into a Musical Mecca - Detroit, MI, USA. The Iconic Motown, Soul Era, The MC5 and the Garage Rockers who emulated it, George Clinton and his Legacy of Funkateers , Iggy and The Stooges Punked it up, as the Spirit of Gospel and Blues pervaded it all. Hip Hop roots were zapped with Electro-Funk/-Tech and branded by Juan Atkins, Carl Craig, Jeff Mills, Underground Resistance - got gutter by Dj Assault and Mr. De'. Amp Fiddler showed Jay Dee the MPC and Dilla changed her life again.
‘LaJedi’ is a multi-instrumentalist. Largely self taught about bass, keys, drums and electronics; she was formally educated in theory and improvisation (through metal flute) in grade school and University. Diverse cultural influences while attending the University of Michigan fueled LaJedi’s interest in global sounds. The accessibility of world music was a gift. Her study of jazz and international music shaped the sound of her flute and creative works.
In 2001, ‘LaJedi’ traveled in Mexico, backpacking near the seas and Pyramids and pueblas. Native guides and travel companions began to call her ‘La Jedi’: the Mexican translation of ‘Jedi’.
Sometime in 2003, LaJedi heard Slum Village, “Fantastic Vol 2”. Within a year she was back living in Detroit City, searching for that exquisite gritty - the culture supporting that undeniable soul music.
In Detroit, LaJedi was led toward Mentors who introduced her to the community who nurtured the culture that called her back home, and became part of the 5 E Gallery Family. May 2009, 5E Gallery Proprietor Sicari Ware (5 ELA) with Piper Carter created “The Foundation”: a weekly celebration of Women in Hip Hop, and LaJedi came with vinyl, needles and headphones. LaJedi is a Foundation founding member, resident DJ and player in YIN, the original all-female house band.
Through YIN LaJedi began collaborating with One Be Lo, A.K.A One Man Army of Binary Star and Founder of Subterraneous Records. She has held down sound as his DJ and played flute as part of DoubleLo7 (an extension of YIN) at SXSW 2010, and as his DJ for SXSW 2012, A3C Music Festival, “Heroes in the Healing of a Nation” Tour with Zion I and Grouch, The Work Ethic Tour 2012, with Jay Electronica in 2010, with Black Star in 2011, with Binary Star 2010, 2012, and in most states of the USA since 2010. LaJedi is active in One Be Lo’s Laborhood Campaign and is featured on his L.A.B.O.R. Album (“rootS”)
Now, LaJedi is promoting The Sound of Her City through the “DETRIOT SONICLYZM!!!” Mixtape Series, and raising global awareness of Hip Hop Culture through her RE:EVOLOVE! PEACE IS WITHIN.” mixes. In January of 2013, LaJedi achieved global renown for her collaboration with World Hip Hop Market and Nomadic Wax: ”World Hip Hop Women: From The Sound Up”, an International Hip Hop Mixtape featuring Female Emcees from over 15 nations. She interviewed WHHW for World Hip Hop Market “From The Sound Up” Series. “WHHW: From The Sound Up” is celebrated in media Worldwide, including “The Guardian” .
LaJedi is an Official STARFLEET DJ/ Commander. Tune in to STARFLEET Radio with DJ LaJedi on DetroitFreq, Detroit’s only community radio station. She also stars on “Global Warming 2022”, the upcoming release from the game-changing supergroup 5ELA. Lajedi’s work serves The Evolution of Being Consciousness and Community Through Musical Vibration. Funk with LaJedi because She Loves and Lives Music-like You. Dance Your Divinity! Bump the Bottom! Now and Forever! PEACE.
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