{"product_id":"mind-over-matter-25th-anniversary-reissue-2xlp","title":"Mind Over Matter - 25th Anniversary Reissue (2xLP)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK DOUBLE-VINYL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMind Over Matter\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eZion I\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a powerful?testament to the group’s innovation in hip-hop,?but it carries a deeper weight following the?untimely passing of Baba Zumbi in 2021. Zumbi's?conscious lyricism and spiritual presence were?the heart and soul of Zion I, and his passing left?an undeniable void in the hip-hop community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 release of?\u003cem\u003eMind Over Matter\u003c\/em\u003e combined?Zumbi's socially conscious rhymes with producer?\u003cstrong\u003eAmp Live\u003c\/strong\u003e’s futuristic beats, creating a sound that?was both ahead of its time and deeply rooted in?the traditions of hip-hop. Tracks like the \u003cstrong\u003ePlanet?Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e assisted “Critical” and “Inner Light” are?emblematic of this balance, where complex?lyricism meets genre-bending production. The?album’s themes of self-awareness, community,?and resilience resonate just as strongly today,?showcasing Zion I’s unique ability to fuse the?personal with the political in a way that feels?both intimate and revolutionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor these reasons and more, the album was heralded with much acclaim, even earning a nomination for \u003cem\u003eAlbum of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cem\u003eThe Source\u003c\/em\u003e?in 2000, and later being ranked among the 30?best underground hip-hop albums since 2000 by?\u003cem\u003eHipHopDX\u003c\/em\u003e. These accolades solidified its influence in the?underground hip-hop space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary,?\u003cem\u003eMind Over Matter\u003c\/em\u003e is?being reissued through Live Up Records in partnership with?Coalmine Reissues. This special edition will not?only serve as a tribute to the genius of Zion I but also as a?celebration of Baba Zumbi's enduring legacy. His spirit lives on?through these songs, offering fans old and new a chance to?reconnect with the timeless messages he left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Creation\u003cbr\u003eA2. Revolution (B-Boy Anthem)\u003cbr\u003eA3. Critical (feat. Planet Asia)\u003cbr\u003eA4. Mysterious Wayz\u003cbr\u003eA5. Tha Choice\u003cbr\u003eA6. Koncrete Jungle\u003cbr\u003eA7. Metropolis\u003cbr\u003eSide B:\u003cbr\u003eB1. Oh Lawd\u003cbr\u003eB2. Trippin\u003cbr\u003eB3. How Many\u003cbr\u003eB4. Elevation\u003cbr\u003eSide C:\u003cbr\u003eC1. A Little Change\u003cbr\u003eC2. Fools Gold\u003cbr\u003eC3. Venus\u003cbr\u003eC4. Rap Degreez\u003cbr\u003eC5. Silly Puddy (feat. The Grouch)\u003cbr\u003eSide D:\u003cbr\u003eD1. Inner Light\u003cbr\u003eD2. Big Ups\u003cbr\u003eD3. All The Way (feat. Eclipse 427, Knowmatic \u0026amp; Rasco)\u003cbr\u003eD4. One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Collector’s Edition 2XLP features remastered audio by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound (Seattle, WA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Oakland duo Zion I has been heralded by critics as one of the best?artists to come out of the Bay Area’s legendary underground world.”\u003cem\u003e-HipHopDX\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”With this refreshing and uplifting effort, Berkeley's Zion I distinguish themselves amongst the bustling Bay Area scene.” -\u003cem\u003eExclaim!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zion I","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853213032791,"sku":"ZZ-CM128B-LP","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1104\/5463\/files\/ZionIblack.png?v=1782183808","url":"https:\/\/www.discotecavinyl.com\/products\/mind-over-matter-25th-anniversary-reissue-2xlp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}