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Zion I

This album is the absolute most pure essence of hip hop.  Its crazy to me that Zion I aren’t super famous by now but in a way I’m secretly glad that the  mainstream hasn’t caught wind of them yet and ruined their amazing vibe.  One of the best things about this album is that you can straight up listen to every track without wanting to skip anything.  From beginning to end it is packed with sublime cuts.  There aren’t any Zion I albums that I don’t like but I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that this album personifies their overall feel better than any other.  It’s inspiring, uplifting and only gets better with time.

Production:  Amp Live

Features:  Aesop Rock, Del The Funky Homosapien, Fred Hampton Jr., Gift of Gab, Talib Kweli

Label:  LiveUp Records

Website:  http://www.zionicrew.com

Zion I – ‘ Bird’s Eye View’

Zion I is my kind of hip hop because they are all about positivity, spirituality, progression and respect 100% of the time.  They don’t make a few obligatory “positive” tracks per album & then proceed to contradict themselves with the remaining tracks like so many other hip hoppers do.  Amp Live provides the beats for Zumbi’s smooth and uplifting flow and they truly have a dope dynamic.  This album was one of the first to introduce me to the other side of hip hop that didn’t include guns, drugs and ho’s and it was definitely something that I could relate to more.  This is Zion I’s first album and I can honestly say that I have enjoyed this and every release since.  Zion I has been, is now, and will forever be one of my all time favorites.

Production:  418 Hz Productions, Amp Live

Features:  Eclipse 427, Khalid Aalid, Knowmatic, Mrs. Gaines, Planet Asia, Rasco, The Grouch, VinRoc

Label:  Ground Control Records

Full Preview:  Mind Over Matter

Website:  http://www.zionicrew.com

Zion I – ‘Silly Puddy ft. The Grouch’

 

It’s my birthday!! Yayyyy the big 2-4!  So as a b-day present to myself I’m gonna post a few vids of my favorite songs.  So sit back and enjoy on this lazy Sunday night. ;-)

Atmosphere – ‘Between the Lines’

The Grouch- ‘Breath’

One Be Lo – ‘enecS ehT nO kcaB’

Zion I – ‘Silly Puddy’

Akrobatik – ‘Remind My Soul’

awwwwwwwwwwww I could go on for dayssssssssss…but I’ll stop there for now.  Much <3 everyone!

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