In the wild world of underground psychedelics, one man’s journey from small-time dealer to international DMT kingpin reads like a fever dream of counterculture adventure. Joseph Clements, aka Akasha Song, transformed his life from a typical Texas existence into a high-stakes operation that would make Breaking Bad look like a quaint family drama.

The Rise of a Psychedelic Entrepreneur

Starting with a life-changing acid trip at a String Cheese Incident concert, Akasha discovered DMT and saw not just a drug, but a potential business empire. Using the dark web as his primary marketplace, he built Shimshai, a legendary DMT distribution network that sold millions of doses to curious psychonauts across the country.

Global Adventures and Close Calls

His operation wasn’t just about production - it was a globetrotting lifestyle of motorcycle rides in Maui, European adventures, and constantly evading law enforcement. From converting jurema bark in Brazil to smuggling drugs through creative methods like hiding ketamine in wine bottles, Akasha lived a life of constant risk and unprecedented freedom.

The Inevitable Downfall

Ultimately, a seemingly routine shipment of bark to his cousin’s house triggered a massive federal investigation. Homeland Security had been tracking him for years, and in 2022, they finally caught up. Despite facing potential decades in prison, Akasha’s luck held - Colorado’s recent psychedelic decriminalization and legal technicalities reduced his sentence to just 24 months.

Today, Akasha reflects on his journey with an almost mystical perspective, seeing his entire life as a grand cosmic performance where risk, spirituality, and entrepreneurship dance together in unexpected ways.