I have always been a beat junkie first and foremost. If the beats weren’t on point I wouldn’t listen to the MC. With the Zion I crew, I was in love with Amp Live’s production first and foremost, and his production skills got me onto Zumbi, who I believe to be one of the most wise/intelligent MC’s on the this planet, or should I say outside of this planet. Wise intelligent are synonyms for each other, but I feel that together they better represent the Science that Zumbi is dropping. The Zion I crews lyrics are full of eastern mythology that to the untrained ear may sound unorthodox, but for those tuned in to depth infinite; Zion I resonates high.
I have been a fan since their release Critical off of Mind over Matter. Its amazing to say that the growth and development that Zumbi and Amp Live have in their music, keeps expanding. The diversity of Amp Live to produce disgusting dub step electro to poetically smooth hip hop relates to Zumbi’s dilated lyrics so well. Big up to the Zion I massive; I know its you in your element cause the vibe is always right at all of their shows; that might be because of Zion I’s strong female fanbase :)
When I met the Zion I crew prior to their show in Vancouver BC, I unconsciously went into “Namaste” position to greet them. Namaste recognizes the belief that the life force, the divinity, the Self or the God in us is the same in all. Acknowledging this oneness with the meeting of the palms, we honor the god in the person we meet. Bless up Zion I. It is a long journey home.
