ZION I Since the release of the debut album, Mind Over Matter in 2000, Zion I has risen up the ranks of independent hip-hop to solidify their standing as one of the most prolific conscious rap groups of the past 2 decades. Boasting a catalog that consists of over two-dozen albums, EPs, mixtapes and collaborations, Zio.
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- “I hope to be an example for the next generation; showing that you can live out your dreams and pursue your goals with passion and exuberance.”.
- Mind over Matter's lead single, 'Creation,' is a track that combines choppy drum snares, razor sharp scratches, and great interplay between Zion and Bay Area rapper Planet Asia, and should appeal to hip-hop fans who are down with abstract rappers such as Blackalicious and Digable Planets.
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| Mind Over Matter | |||
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| Released | May 30, 2000 | ||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||
| Length | 74:18 | ||
| Label | Ground Control Records | ||
| Producer | 418Hz Productionz | ||
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Mind over Matter is the debut studio album by Zion I. Vce reader. It was released by Ground Control Records in 2000. It was nominated for Independent Album of the Year by The Source in 2000.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| The A.V. Club | favorable[3] |
| Exclaim! | favorable[4] |
| RapReviews.com | 9/10[5] |
Jon Azpiri of AllMusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, writing, 'Influenced equally by hip-hop and various forms of electronica, Zion I offers listeners a collage of new sounds mixed with ancient spiritualism.'[2] Del F. Cowie of Exclaim! called it 'a truly invigorating affair.'[4]
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In 2015, HipHopDX included it on the '30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000' list.[1]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Creation' | 0:55 |
| 2. | 'Revolution (B-Boy Anthem)' | 4:11 |
| 3. | 'Critical' (featuring Planet Asia) | 3:57 |
| 4. | 'Mysterious Wayz' | 4:17 |
| 5. | 'Tha Choice' | 1:17 |
| 6. | 'Koncrete Jungle' | 3:57 |
| 7. | 'Metropolis' | 2:42 |
| 8. | 'Oh Lawd' | 0:26 |
| 9. | 'Trippin' | 5:08 |
| 10. | 'How Many' | 4:36 |
| 11. | 'Elevation' | 5:58 |
| 12. | 'A Little Change' | 3:39 |
| 13. | 'Fools Gold' | 0:55 |
| 14. | 'Venus' | 4:33 |
| 15. | 'Rap Degreez' | 3:03 |
| 16. | 'Silly Puddy' (featuring The Grouch) | 5:34 |
| 17. | 'Inner Light' | 3:14 |
| 18. | 'Big Ups' | 2:39 |
| 19. | 'All tha Way' (featuring Knowmatic, Eclipse 427, and Rasco) | 4:44 |
| 20. | 'One' | 4:01 |
| 21. | 'Inner Light (Icey Mix)' | 4:26 |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'The 30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000'. HipHopDX. August 26, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ abAzpiri, Jon. 'Mind over Matter - Zion I'. AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^Rabin, Nathan (May 30, 2000). 'Zion I: Mind Over Matter'. The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ abCowie, Del F. (August 2, 2000). 'Zion I Mind Over Matter'. Exclaim!. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^Lavenz, Tim (May 15, 2003). 'Zion I :: Mind Over Matter :: Ground Control'. RapReviews.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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External links[edit]
- Mind over Matter at Discogs (list of releases)