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Oakland, California, USA (1997 – present)
Zion I is a hip hop duo from Oakland, California, USA, consisting of producer/DJ, Amplive and MC Baba Zumbi. The group is known to its followers for Amp’s futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and Zumbi’s positive and socially conscious lyrics. Zion I debuted in 1997 with the locally distributed cassette-only EP Enter the Woods.
Their first single on Indie label Ground Control Records (“Inner Light”) paved the way for an album deal and in 2000, they released the critically acclaimed Mind Over Matter. In total, they have released six studio albums, 2000’s Mind Over Matter, 2003’s Deep Water Slang V2.0, 2005’s True & Livin’, 2006’s Break a Dawn (a Japan exclusive), also in 2006 an album with The Grouch, Heroes in the City of Dope, 2009’s The Take Over, 2010’s Atomic Clock, and their newest collaborative album with The Grouch, ‘Heroes in the Healing of the Nation’.
After signing with independent label Ground Control Records, the duo released their debut single “Inner Light” in 1998, along with their debut EP Starship. In 1999, they released their next single “Critical” featuring Planet Asia, and another EP, Chapter 4. Their debut album Mind Over Matter finally surfaced in 2000.
After signing with independent label Ground Control Records, the duo released their debut single “Inner Light” in 1998, along with their debut EP Starship. In 1999, they released their next single “Critical” featuring Planet Asia, and another EP, Chapter 4. Their debut album Mind Over Matter finally surfaced in 2000.
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The Take Over
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shaolin86 wrote:
Mind Over Matter is an instant classic - surpasses True and Livin' for me.
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jonpwnsu wrote:
The Take Over really only has 1 shout? thought it was a great album with some amazing songs.
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RJH-06 wrote:
Dope
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lozoair wrote:
inspiring
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Nekro__b wrote:
Офигенные
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Maggotleader666 wrote:
Can't stop listening! Atomic Clock = great album
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lozoair wrote:
definitely mind over matter
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maffy06 wrote:
appreciate!
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Maggotleader666 wrote:
Many Stylez ft. Rebelution song is greaaaat
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SwollenBalance wrote:
I just can't get enogh of "True & Livin'". One of the rap albums... ever!
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a_theorem wrote:
mind over matter
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spaced_0ut wrote:
try True and Livin'.
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shaolin86 wrote:
I've overlooked these dudes for a long time, definitely need to check them out... any suggestions what album to listen to first?
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calvin521 wrote:
Really great duo from Oakland. Not your typical hip hop group with inane lyrics. Coastin' is one of the best hip hop songs in a long time...
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KaliYall wrote:
@Mmmusic4life: If people tagged correctly it would be sitting at number three.
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CawweePandaPop wrote:
i can't get enough of their music, why has it took me so long!!
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fiurius wrote:
One Chance and Luv - very very =)
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Lord-Surreal wrote:
Understanding is INCREDIBLE
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VietMoneys wrote:
Woe be to those sleepin' on these revolutionaries. Free your mind and let the good take hold.
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ricer719 wrote:
silly puddy is sick!
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Science of Breath 71: Soular
14 Jul 2011 | from www.zionicrew.com
Greetings family…I know, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve
been in contact. Feels like forever on my end. Please forgive me,
but life has been getting the best of me lately. It’s one of those
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July 2nd: Brooklyn Bowl, NY
13 Jun 2011 | from www.zionicrew.com
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