According to Wikipedia: A journaling file system is a file system that keeps track of changes not yet committed to the file system's main part by recording the goal of such changes in a data structure known as a "journal", which is usually a circular log. In the event of a system crash or power failure, such file systems can be brought back online more quickly with a lower likelihood of becoming corrupted.

When my therapist suggested that I daily journal, I thought of the above rather than keeping an actual diary. It's interesting how the duality of language is wonderful and symbolic. 

I write music daily, and it is brutally personal. It is my timekeeper. It is my way of validating my feelings and experiences. This is my attempt to journal. An ongoing set of recordings which may or may not be of any use to anyone ever. Sketches which may be half baked and smudged, paintings which may be abandoned on canvas. Or maybe the world sings along. Same difference. I got it out of me, and that was my part of the obligation to the universe.

This is me journaling. This exercise is a living and breathing album which may never end...or one day it will just stop. I may post daily. It may be weekly. I am told that the point is to dedicate time to journaling as often as possible.

Brooklyn Shanti - "Journaling" (An Ongoing Album)

Every year since living away from home, at 12:03 AM on my birthday (November 21st), I would call my mother. Regardless of where I was in the world, I would make the call figuring out what the difference in time zones were - more often than not, I was on tour. Whether times were good or bad / happy or sad - we stayed together for at least a single moment every single year. She was here with me regardless of where "here" was.

This time last year, I released her soul into the ether after a year of observance of her spirit. Every day is a constant reminder that regardless of the words we shared, it's the ones which remain unsaid which will continue to fill the verses of the music I create and contribute to.

"Uma's Son" is a collection that reflects where we were when she departed and where I decided to draw a line and begin the journey anew...

Thank you to my lifelong friends and collaborators, Thomas Blondet, Thornato, Ko the Timeless, Izzy Wise, Rishi Thakar, and newcomers Dr. V, Kimie Kime and Christopher Bell.

Thanks you for reading this far and for the continued support.

Love,
Nabin

Brooklyn Shanti - "Uma's Son"

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Hanumankind ft. Brooklyn Shanti - "Big Dawgs" (Remixes)

I found this file during the holiday, unfinished and sitting on the desktop of a computer that I was using while I was traveling between Va, NY and LA a couple of years ago. Attempting to help way too many people before helping myself. 

When people come into your life wanting only good times and don't respect the time you need to spend sitting alone with yourself and being dedicated to your family, it's time to gnaw off your arm and move on from the wolf trap.

I can hear the extreme pain in my voice from having loved and lost, while losing a parent at the same time. I'm happy that I'm no longer in the same space today, but what a wild ride it was on the in between. Eh eff it, journaling, right?

Brooklyn Shanti - "God of Wine"

Uma's Son

When We Close Our Eyes

Brooklyn Shanti ft. Rishi Thakar - "When We Close Our Eyes"

Brooklyn Shanti ft. Rishi Thakar - "When We Close Our Eyes" (Rishi's Mix)

Basmati Brothers - "Fuchka Head Nod"

Brooklyn, NY – Acclaimed musician and cultural innovator Nabin “Brooklyn Shanti” Laskar, releases his latest single, "Diwali," on Someplace Called Brooklyn, coinciding with the festival of lights celebrated around the world. Diwali is a significant cultural celebration that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This vibrant track promises to resonate with music lovers who cherish celebration, both on and off the dance floor.

"Diwali" is a genre-blending fusion of Reggaetón, Afrobeats, and hip-hop, creating an infectious sound that invites listeners to dance and celebrate. The track features an eclectic mix of voices, showcasing the talents of Dr. V, a Brooklyn-born Puerto Rican vocalist known for his powerful Spanish rap; Kimie Kime, a half-Japanese, half-Guyanese artist and fashion designer who captivates audiences with her multilingual artistry; and Christopher Bell, a world-renowned fashion model making his musical debut under the mentorship of Brooklyn Shanti. This collaboration reflects Brooklyn Shanti's commitment to elevating emerging artists while celebrating cultural diversity.

“Diwali” is more than just a song, “it is an anthem of unity and celebration that encapsulates the spirit of the festival” says Laskar. Brooklyn Shanti aims to create a musical experience that brings people together, allowing listeners to dance, celebrate, and connect.

Music lovers are invited to experience "Diwali" through their favorite streaming platforms at soulspazm.ffm.to/diwali to ensure they can enjoy this exciting release on its official launch day.

For more information, visit www.someplacecalledbrooklyn.com and stay tuned for more updates.

Diwali

Brooklyn Shanti - "Diwali" ft. Dr. V, Christopher Bell, Kimie Kime

First Light

Brooklyn Shanti ft. Thomas Blondet - "First Light"

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Brooklyn Shanti & Stephan Jenkins (Third Eye Blind) - "What's It Gonna Be"

Diwali (Izzy Wise Remix)

Brooklyn Shanti - "Diwali" (Izzy Wise Remix) ft. Kimie Kime, Christopher Bell, Dr. V

Hospice

Brooklyn Shanti & Circe Muse - "Hospice"

I went down the rabbit hole on the definition of "courting" and it led me to "courtly love" which led me here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot,_the_Knight_of_the_Cart

Lyrics written & performed by Brooklyn Shanti
Composed, mixed and arranged by Brooklyn Shanti
Vocals recorded by Nabin
Mastered at The Knoll

Brooklyn Shanti - "Guinevere's Abduction"

Lyrics written & performed by Devi S. Laskar
Composed, mixed and arranged by Brooklyn Shanti
Vocals recorded by Nabin
Mastered at The Knoll

Brooklyn Shanti & Devi S. Laskar - "Black with a Lump of Sugar"

Lyrics written & performed by Brooklyn Shanti and Dilip Makkena
Composed, mixed and arranged by Brooklyn Shanti
Vocals recorded by Nabin
Mastered at The Knoll

Friday Night in Marin

Brooklyn Shanti &. Dilip Makkena - "Friday Night in Marin"

Izzy Wise & Brooklyn Shanti - "Stop Signs"

You Want More

Thomas Blondet ft. Brooklyn Shanti - "#YOUWANTMORE"

Brooklyn Shanti ft Thomas Blondet - "Johto Kotha"

Brooklyn Shanti ft. Thomas Blondet - "Johto Kotha" (Thornato Remix)

Genius Mistakes - "Nofiano"

If the pen is mightier than the sword, the mic wins in the paper / rock / scissors of my universe.

This one was a collab with my 6 year old niece once I got off a cross country flight. Her commandment: Now go out and win a Grammy for being the singer and not anything else... ;) We'll see about all that She also requested a marimba solo......

Brooklyn Shanti - "Wrong or Right"

Part of my yearly tribute to Sade, my favorite songstress since I was knee high to a hockey puck.

I feel like someone special needs to hear this today.

Sade - "Kiss of Life" (Brooklyn Shanti Remix)

Hanumankind ft. Brooklyn Shanti - "Big Dawgs" (Worldwide Remix)

Hanumankind ft. Brooklyn Shanti - "Big Dawgs" (v:shal Kanwar Drum & Bass Remix)

Pad Thai Soundsystem - "Fresh from Thailand"

What could be better than a couple of kids who met in Brooklyn that transplanted to the Left Coast? Was kickin it with the homies in the Bay and decided to peel this one out late night for fun. I eventually put the rap onto "Hospice" but couldn't resist sharing the original inspiration for the journaling and vibes. Another love song dedicated to my first love in life: Music.

Captain Planet x Brooklyn Shanti - "Mirage" (Rap Bootleg)

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Hail to the Thieves
03. Massive & Crew ft. Omegaman, Hungry for Lunch, Brooklyn Shanti
04. Music to Make Art to
05. Always Doin SHT ft. De Riguer & Brooklyn Shanti
06. Mating Strategies
07. When the Sun Goes Down ft. E Ball & Basmati Brothers
08. Thomas Blondet Origin Story
09. Fall in Love
10. Voices ft. Farid & Brooklyn Shanti
11. Holding Hands Through the Universe
12. First Light ft. Brooklyn Shanti
13. Where Did I Wake Up?
14. 2 AM in Havana ft. Brooklyn Shanti
15. Enlighten or Discourage
16. Raising the Earth's Love Vibration
17. Penthouse Suite ft. Sola Rosa & Brooklyn Shanti
18. Never Leave Home Without Lasers
19. Baby Lazers ft. Ms. G, Hungry for Lunch, Basmati Brothers
20. Word, Sound & Power ft. Ras Tehuti
21. We Are as the Flute ft. Subatomic Soundsystem & v:shal kanwar
22. Outro

Lyrics written & performed by Brooklyn Shanti, unless otherwise noted via artist feature.
Composed, mixed & arranged by Thomas Blondet & Brooklyn Shanti unless otherwise noted via artist feature.
Vocals recorded by Nabin.
Mastered by Thomas Blondet & Brooklyn Shanti.

Thomas Blondet:
Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fEJgEoCeUguxsRLHD7hQ2?si=YjFasnDCQia6wioMxUy2oA
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thomasblondet
Facebook:  https://facebook.com/thomasblondet

Brooklyn Shanti:
Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tHmJfJkC3KcauHzG7VPqK?si=Bsao6hz8QGq177kGTtTVRg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/brooklynshanti
Facebook:  https://facebook.com/brooklynshanti

v:shal kanwar / Genius Mistakes:
Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OmJDEZ0KBqp559mSlk6Hq?si=JopI1qmJTCu0oh7vYzQuKQ
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vishalkanwar

Basmati Brothers:
Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mNmdiQ58RX9tX0tWxt1n4?si=VNXVrCE_QJ-MbVyK5QAHSQ
Instagram: https://instagram.com/basmatibrothers
Facebook:  https://facebook.com/basmatibrothers

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Thomas Blondet & Brooklyn Shanti - "Massive & Crew" (Full Mixtape)

From the Brooklyn Shanti release, "The Vodka Diary" recorded in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Anoushka Shankar & Karsh Kale - Burn (Brooklyn Shanti Remix) ft. Carolina Iwanow

Brooklyn Shanti ft. Ko the Timeless (Basmati Brothers) - "Running Mates"

Denial

Brooklyn Shanti - "Denial" ft. Vishal Kanwar & Genius Mistakes

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