- Zion I Mind Over Matter Vinyl
- Zion I Mind Over Matter Cd
- Zion I Mind Over Matter Zip
- Zion I Mind Over Matter Cd
- Zion I Mind Over Matter
- Zion I Mind Over Matter Zip
Critical reception
Zion I Mind Over Matter Vinyl
Features Song Lyrics for Zion I's Mind Over Matter album. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. 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 rel read more. Zion I: Mind Over Matter is an experience. Zion I is the duo of MC Zion, vocals, and Amp Live, who handles the production end. Duos similar to these are not uncommon, but none seem to feed off each other as well as these two. Amp Live creates some of the most futuristic, electric, soulful sounding tracks to rhyme on that I have ever heard. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ZION I - Mind Over Matter - CD -.Excellent Condition. at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Zion I is a duo consisting of emcee MC Zumbi and producer Amp Live who are known for their drum-n-bass inspired break beats and socially conscious lyrics. Hailing from Oakland, California the group has been in the game since 1997 and released their first album, Mind Over Matter, in 2000.
| Professional ratings | |
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| 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]
AllMusic is an online music database. It catalogs more than 3 million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musical artists and bands. It launched in 1991, predating the World Wide Web. As of 2015, AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne.
Exclaim! is a monthly Canadian music magazine that features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and cutting-edge artists. Content is based on the monthly print publication, which publishes 9 issues per year, distributing over 103,000 copies to over 2,600 locations across Canada. The magazine has an average of 361,200 monthly readers. Their website, exclaim.ca, has an average of 675,000 unique visitors a month.
In 2015, HipHopDX included it on the '30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000' list.[1]
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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. It was released by Ground Control Records in 2000. It was nominated for Independent Album of the Year by The Source in 2000.[1]
Zion I Mind Over Matter Cd
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]
In 2015, HipHopDX included it on the '30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000' list.[1]
Track listing[edit]
Zion I Mind Over Matter Zip
| 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 |
Zion I Mind Over Matter Cd
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.
External links[edit]
Zion I Mind Over Matter
- Mind over Matter at Discogs (list of releases)
Zion I Mind Over Matter Zip