I'm finally launching my studio in Japan...but I need your help!

Konnichi-whagwaan!

The dream I had in my early twenties while working the land in upstate New York and playing music in Brooklyn on weekends is finally coming to fruition. I now have my own farmland in rural Japan, and I've secured the space to open my own recording studio. It's taken everything I have, and the incredible support of family and friends, to get this far.

This is the final push.

Your purchase of my naturally grown, wood roasted San Nen Bancha tea directly funds the completion of my studio. San Nen Bancha is a rare three-year aged Japanese tea, naturally very low in caffeine and rich in minerals and antioxidants. Traditionally valued for blood purification, digestive comfort, and immune support, it is one of the most alkaline and balanced teas in the Japanese tradition — gentle enough for children, calming enough for bedtime. It supports healthy blood sugar levels, cardiovascular health, mental clarity, and is considered a warming drink suitable for any time of day. It's earthy, sweet, and gentle flavor is makes it easy to drink for all ages and types. The label features original artwork by celebrated Japanese painter Tsukasa Suzuki aka Master Izooba and was designed in collaboration with the legendary Japanese emcee and designer Shing02.

Every bag also comes with a free download of my single Back to the Light — a song I wrote at 18 after surviving an attempt on my life. This year marks its 18th anniversary. It's finally time the world heard it properly.

For those wishing to support more generously, I am offering a small number of additional original paintings by Master Izooba, who has graciously donated these works to support this project. Each piece is a rare collector's opportunity from an artist whose work commands thousands of dollars on the open market.

Thank you, from deep within the mountains of Japan, for being part of this new era.

3-Bag bundle of Tea+digital download

3 bags (100g each) of my all natural "3 years daily tea" (San Nen Bancha) grown for a minimum of 3-10 years deep in the mountains of Gifu, central Japan. In addition to it's gentle, sweet, and earthy aroma/flavor, this tea Read more

$66.00

Exclusive Music+Tea bundle

Three bags of San Nen Bancha plus an exclusive download of the very first live recording made in the new studio as well as a digital download of "Back to the Light." In addition to it's gentle, sweet, and earthy Read more

$88.00

Producers cup bundle

This reward comes with six bags of San Nen Bancha tea, your name permanently on the studio wall and in the liner notes of the first studio release, a personal voice note from me, the first ever live studio recording, and a seasonal surprise from the forest for first orders while stock lasts.

$155.00

Art lover-HQ Tea Label Art Print + 6 bags tea bundle+digital download

Six bags of San Nen Bancha plus a signed high quality art print of the original dragon label painting by Master Izooba — the same artist whose originals sell for thousands. Includes the first live studio recording and a digital download of "Back to the Light"

$500.00

Art Collector/Executive Producer's Cup

Six bags of San Nen Bancha plus one discounted original painting by Master Izooba, gifted to support this project. Only 3 available worldwide. Includes the first live studio recording+digital download of "Back to the Read more

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