{"product_id":"true-livin-golden-ghost-colored-2xlp","title":"True \u0026 Livin' (Golden Ghost Colored 2xLP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRESSED ON “\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 129, 32);\"\u003eGOLDEN GHOST\u003c\/span\u003e” COLORED DOUBLE VINYL*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIMITED TO 300 HAND-NUMBERED UNITS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders May Be Limited Per Customer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrating its 20th anniversary, \u003ci\u003eTrue \u0026amp; Livin’ \u003c\/i\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003eZion I \u003c\/strong\u003esees its first-ever vinyl reissue,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehonoring a record widely regarded as the\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003egroup’s most accomplished work. Originally\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ereleased in 2005, the album showcases Zion I\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eat their most focused and spiritually\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003egrounded—an embodiment of conscious hip-hop\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esteeped in purpose, community, and soul.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the heart of the group was Zumbi, whose thoughtful lyricism and visionary presence served as Zion I’s lifeforce. His untimely passing in 2021 left an undeniable void in the hip-hop community, but his voice and legacy continue to resonate powerfully through this album. \u003ci\u003eTrue \u0026amp; Livin’ \u003c\/i\u003eis both a time capsule and a tribute—an essential listen for longtime fans and new heads alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe album boasts an impressive guest list including\u003cstrong\u003e Talib Kweli, Aesop Rock, Del The Funky Homosapien, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eGift of Gab\u003c\/strong\u003e, each adding their own layer of brilliance. Standout cuts include the horn-driven bounce of “Doin’ My Thang,” the introspective anthem “Birds Eye View” (Zion I’s take on \u003ci\u003eI Used to Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eH.E.R. \u003c\/i\u003ewith nods to OutKast), the soulful “Temperature” with Kweli, the laid-back groove of “One Chance,” and the abstract lyricism of “Poems 4 Post Modern Decay” featuring Aesop Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis deluxe reissue arrives as part of the Coalmine Reissues series, a vinyl-focused division of Coalmine Records committed to preserving essential hip-hop releases with care and craftsmanship. \u003ci\u003eTrue \u0026amp; Livin’\u003c\/i\u003e is a cornerstone in that mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSide A:\u003cbr\u003eA1. True Intro (feat. Fred Hamption Jr.)\u003cbr\u003eA2. Doin’ My Thang\u003cbr\u003eA3. Birds Eye View\u003cbr\u003eA4. The Bay\u003cbr\u003eA5. L.U.V.\u003cbr\u003eSide B:\u003cbr\u003eB1. Soo Tall\u003cbr\u003eB2. I Need Mo\u003cbr\u003eB3. Rockin’\u003cbr\u003eB4. Temperature (feat. Talib Kweli)\u003cbr\u003eSide C:\u003cbr\u003eC1. One Chance\u003cbr\u003eC2. Amerika\u003cbr\u003eC3. Poems 4 Post Modern Decay (feat. Aesop Rock)\u003cbr\u003eC4. Heads Up\u003cbr\u003eSide D:\u003cbr\u003eD1. What U Hear (feat. Del The Funky Homosapien)\u003cbr\u003eD2. Stranger In My Home (feat. Gift of Gab)\u003cbr\u003eD3. Oh Lawd Blues\u003cbr\u003eD4. Livin\u003cbr\u003eD5. Livin’ (feat. Fred Hampton Jr.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbum Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRemastered by D-Sane for Digital Age Sound, with artwork restored by Mr. Krum. Includes double-sided insert with liner notes and shout-outs, housed in matte-finished jackets. Pressed on a “Golden Ghost” color configuration, blending Gold Nugget and Black Ice vinyl. Brought to you by Coalmine Reissues, where every detail matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Praise:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This is Zion I’s most complete, most artistic, and most fulfilling album to date.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e-AllHipHop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“On this third full-length, the Oakland-based duo honors their city‘s activist legacy by pushing to the forefront topics that would make Huey Newton proud.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e-XLR8R\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e*The colorway effect will vary for each individual record, no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zion I","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853213458775,"sku":"ZZ-CM132DTC-LP","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1104\/5463\/files\/ZioniGhostlyMain.png?v=1782183825","url":"https:\/\/www.discotecavinyl.com\/products\/true-livin-golden-ghost-colored-2xlp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}