Welcome to Ase, L O Kari's first album is a meditation on the intersection of movement and Self Care. Ase is a philosophical concept of affirming change. The term Ase is used as a way to give honor to the creator while acknowledging all living beings both past and present. Ase has also been used in circle conversations as a means of saying "it is well," "I hear you," or in the spiritual sense of "amen". 

Elgin Bokari T. Smith aka L O Kari is a Chicago based DJ, Activist, Visual and Performing Artist from St. Louis, Missouri. Born in 1987, L O Kari was heavily influenced by the soulful sounds of RnB, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, and Alternative Rock. While attending Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Elgin discovered that he had an ear for music and began creating music on piano and guitar while adding his unique flavor. Now known as L O Kari, Elgin has performed domestically and abroad - ranging from New York, St. Louis, Ohio, Seattle, South Korea, Japan, and all over the Chicago land area. He has shared stages with the likes of Bone Thugs and Harmony, Ruby Ibarra, The Terra Godz, Saba, Da Brat, Clark Airlines, Mega Ran, Bop Alloy, No Name Gypsy, DJ Esco, Young Chop, Lil Crazed, Rebel Diaz, Twista, and Chingy… just to name a few.

While working on his first instrumental album, Elgin's car was vandalized and original files of that project was lost. The very next day, he met up with friends, Sayon Yoeun and Khala Tolliver, to work on the song titled “Self Care.” Through the process of making that song and another series of events, he realized just how important life is and taking time for oneself; thus, the creation of this project.


L O Kari’s style is very smooth and transformative. Blending mixes of Hip hop, RnB, Electronic, Trap and EDM. Some of his influences include, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nujabes, Linkin Park, Joe Hisaishi, LORN, and Prince. What is most notable about his style is his ability to adapt to the vibe of the audience he's serving. Elgin also gives back to his community as a Teaching Artist, and President of the activist and artist collective, Elephant Rebellion.

Elephant Rebellion is a collective of artists and activists dedicated to empowering communities through the power of arts and education. They began organizing in 2012 after their friend and fellow artist/activist John Vietnam Nguyen passed away. He left behind a legacy of inspiring change in oneself and one’s community through positive action and self determination. Since their inception, they have become an organization that has been giving back to the community through music, dance, poetry, educational workshops and much more. Elephant Rebellion dropped their first album, " One Love" in 2015.

Single off up coming ClassicalJazz Bebop Album by L|O Kari.
This track was inspired by missed conversations. Have you ever seen someone and wished you talked to them? Who knows what could have happen.. The sample is Lauren Hill's Lost one. Production and mixing done by Elgin Bokari aka L|O Kari. 

Please Like, share, and comment... ONE LOVE

Love Lost

This is another track off my up coming classical Jazz album I am thinking of calling the Bebop. This smooth track takes elements of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time  and Willy Wonka's "pure Imagination".  The beat box, vocals, and Key work are done my me L O Kari. I hope you enjoy feel free to like share and since is so many samples feel free to download as well. 

Much Love

Wind Imagine

New Mix By DJ L O Kari:

I love supporting music I love enjoy this new Mix. 

Track List:
1. Capsule XV: Goddess of Twilight (Drift) prod. Säge, The 64th Wonder
2. My Chain - Logic
3. Boss (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)- Tinashe
4. Mama [Giraffage remix]- The Dream
5. Butter (feat. Jamila Woods)- Saba
6. Wassup (prod. By Clams Casino) - ASAP Rocky
7. On & on (Da-P Remix)- Erykah Badu
8. Adore ft. Ariana Grande - Cashmere Cat
9. Move That Dope (Benasis Remix)- Future
10.  Hoochie Mama (Miss Haze Trap Remix) - 2 Live Crew
11. Walrus (feat. Budgie) - S-Type
12. Cameras/ Good One Go (interlude)- Drake
13. Biscayne Blvd - QuESt
14. Open Apology (Feat. Saba)- Noname Gypsy
15. Back To Sleep- Chris Brown
16. Arrest Me(feat. Tei Shi) - Shy Girls
17. Arrest Me Ft. Tei Shi (Noah Breakfast Remix) - Shy Girls
18. The Hills (Echos Cover)- The Weeknd

Like, Share, Download, Play at your parties. For booking send me a message on soundcloud or email at ElephantRebellionorg@gmail.com

Drift - L O Kari Mix

Welcome to Ashe, L O Kari's first album is a meditation on the intersection of movement and Self Care. "Give Me Your Love" is both a celebration and an act of resistance.

Mixed By DC

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Give Me Your Love

Free Download

GIVE ME YOUR LOVE | prod: by L O Kari

Welcome to Ase, L O Kari's first album is a meditation on the intersection of movement and Self Care. Ase is a philosophical concept of affirming change. The term Ase is used as a way to give honor to the creator while acknowledging all living beings both past and present. Ase has also been used in circle conversations as a means of saying "it is well," "I hear you," or in the spiritual sense of "amen".

While working on my first instrumental album, my car was vandalized and original files of that project was lost. The very next day, I met up with my friends, Sayon Yoeun and Khala Tolliver, to work on this track “Self Care.” Through the process of making the song and another series of events, he realized just how important life is and taking time for oneself; thus, the creation of this project.

In all that you do.. Time for you.

-L O Kari

Ase'

Self Care Ft. Sayon Yoeun, Kahala Elizabeth

Welcome to Ase, L O Kari's first album is a meditation on the intersection of movement and Self Care. Ase is a philosophical concept of affirming change. The term Ase is used as a way to give honor to the creator while acknowledging all living beings both past and present. Ase has also been used in circle conversations as a means of saying "it is well," "I hear you," or in the spiritual sense of "amen". 

Elgin Bokari T. Smith aka L O Kari is a Chicago based DJ, Activist, Visual and Performing Artist from St. Louis, Missouri. Born in 1987, L O Kari was heavily influenced by the soulful sounds of RnB, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel, and Alternative Rock. While attending Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Elgin discovered that he had an ear for music and began creating music on piano and guitar while adding his unique flavor. Now known as L O Kari, Elgin has performed domestically and abroad - ranging from New York, St. Louis, Ohio, Seattle, South Korea, Japan, and all over the Chicago land area. He has shared stages with the likes of Bone Thugs and Harmony, Ruby Ibarra, The Terra Godz, Saba, Da Brat, Clark Airlines, Mega Ran, Bop Alloy, No Name Gypsy, DJ Esco, Young Chop, Lil Crazed, Rebel Diaz, Twista, and Chingy… just to name a few.

While working on his first instrumental album, Elgin's car was vandalized and original files of that project was lost. The very next day, he met up with friends, Sayon Yoeun and Khala Tolliver, to work on the song titled “Self Care.” Through the process of making that song and another series of events, he realized just how important life is and taking time for oneself; thus, the creation of this project.


L O Kari’s style is very smooth and transformative. Blending mixes of Hip hop, RnB, Electronic, Trap and EDM. Some of his influences include, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nujabes, Linkin Park, Joe Hisaishi, LORN, and Prince. What is most notable about his style is his ability to adapt to the vibe of the audience he's serving. Elgin also gives back to his community as a Teaching Artist, and President of the activist and artist collective, Elephant Rebellion.

Elephant Rebellion is a collective of artists and activists dedicated to empowering communities through the power of arts and education. They began organizing in 2012 after their friend and fellow artist/activist John Vietnam Nguyen passed away. He left behind a legacy of inspiring change in oneself and one’s community through positive action and self determination. Since their inception, they have become an organization that has been giving back to the community through music, dance, poetry, educational workshops and much more. Elephant Rebellion dropped their first album, " One Love" in 2015.

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Shut Down Ft. Rico Sisney, Sam Trump

Lost In The Hue Of The Daylight Ft. Jordan Bosman, Sylvie Grace

Freedom Song

DJ L O KARI IS BACK ON TRAKTOR ENJOY!

Song List:
Alicia Myers - I Wanna Thank You (Alkalino Rework)
Teemid - Crazy feat. Joie Tan (Gnarls Barkely Cover)
Stardust - Music Sounds Better
Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (Funk LeBlanc Remix)
Made For Now - Janet Jackson - Daddy Yankee
Sky Walker (Future House Remix) 
Passionfruit (DJ Manyhats Afrobeat Remix) 
In Common (Black Coffee remix)
drake-hold-on-were-going-home
Earth, Wind, & Fire - September (Zanski Remix)
Glow - Allure
Motel Pool-Travis Garland
Pop It In 2-Made In Heights
Finesse (Gant-Man 90s House Rework) 
Track 5 - Jai Paul
Gypsy Woman (Richey Profond Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
Human Nature (club vocal mix) - Soundz Fresh
Percolator (Original Version)- Cajmere
Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (DF's Attention Vocal Mix) [Full Length] 2010
Mi Gente (DJScarlett88 Remix) (Clean) (Extended)
Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover (Bearson Edit)
The Whispers - And the Beat Goes On (The Tailors Remix)
Sugharhill Gang - Apache (Trolla Bass Booty Remix)
Sex Shooter (Dance Version)
It's been too long (Lifelike top gun mix) - Alyoa

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New Disco

Inbetween Albums so here's some Remixes to hold yall over enjoy the bop.

Billie X Jean Remix L O Kari Chop

JOHN VIETNAM NGUYEN 
John Vietnam was a creative hip hop artist, a poet, an activist, a youth organizer, a mentor, and a role model to many in the Uptown community on Chicago’s North Side. In 2012, the talented young man passed away while saving a friend who was drowning. Now, John’s friends and collaborators are releasing his debut posthumous album, "Emergence." LO Kari was one of the producers on this project and being that John's birthday just passed why not continue his legacy with a bonus track. Long Live brother John. 
One Life, One Love

For more info about the upcoming album, visit:
@johnvietnam
twitter.com/johnvietnam13
www.youtube.com/user/johnvietnam13
www.facebook.com/JohnVietnam13

One Of These Dayz- John Vietnam & Owze

Pedagogy of Joy 
based off writing by Roger Bonair- Agard

Why you look like that.
Why yo face gleam with joy like that
why your eyes bright as the moon
why you sway like that,
dance like that
move to the rhythm of syncopation
in between beats
soft toe 
       but hard stomp 2 every 
                                        grove of the needle
Why you laugh and cry
I know you
       I saw you
I saw the bruise you felt the day she died
         when he got shot
when they(      took      ) your leader,
when they lynched your grandma,
your son
yo sister,
auntie

When they took you from your land...
Color is always present on you.
Everybody sees it
Broadcast yo death everywhere...
Minstrel your legacy 
         Put jazz hands-on toons 
                     and won't give you credit

So then why you so happy?
you know you dance for me
and you still dance,
you still bob and weave,
Say your the greatest until they all believe..
WHy
     Why
            .... 

I dance and move...
                             through it all.

The Pedagogy of Joy

I know people don't do this anymore, but sometimes when you do the same thing repeatedly, you get the same results most of the time. Happy Valentines Day! This is the first single for an upcoming project called Agape!! Agape will be discussing all my thoughts on love and my journey with it. This track is all about keeping your relationship exciting and reminding your significant other of who they are and what they mean to you. It's ok to be soft sometimes... Don't be afraid to take off your cool and love on the one you're with.

Agape

THE EXPERIMENT

Elgin Bokari T. Smith aka L O Kari is an Uptown Chicago Dj, Activist, Visual and Performing Artist from St Louis Missouri. Born in 87 L O Kari was heavily influenced by the soulful sounds of RnB, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel and alternative rock. While attending Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis Missouri Elgin discovered he had an ear for music and begun creating music on Piano and guitar while added a unique flavor. Now known as L O Kari, Elgin has performed in and out of state ranging from New York, St. Louis, Ohio, Seattle, South Korea, Japan, and all over the Chicago land area. Has shared stages with the likes of Bone Thugs and Harmony, Ruby ibarra, The Terra Godz, Saba, Da Brat, Clark Airlines, Mega Ran, Bop Alloy, No Name Gypsy, DJ Esco, Young Chop, Lil Crazed, Rebel Diaz, Twista, Chingy just to name a few.     

L O Kari style is very smooth and transformative. Blending mixes of Hip hop, RnB, to Electronic, Trap and EDM.  Some of his influences include, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nujabes, Linkin Park, Joe Hisaishi, LORN, and Prince. What most notable about his style his ability to adapt to the vibe of the audience he's serving. Elgin also give back to his community as a Teaching Artist, and President of activist, artist collective Elephant Rebellion. 

L O Kari

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