This was a good night! It’s always a blessing seeing good folks, shooting the breeze, and enjoying some dope dancing. I had the privilege of being one of the judges for the dance battle you get to see bits and pieces of. Shouts out to all the artists who came out and got down. Respect!

Its finally here….go to http://www.amplivesworld.com to get the latest Amp Live Remixes and also check out his new radio show….http://www.beatdrivenradio.com.  Come join up!!

This is a clip we shot on top of the Warriors facility in downtown Oakland. The joint came out real clean, shout outs to Alan, Matt, and Nat for the love! Yee! BTW Monta Ellis is the real…naysayers get the bozack!

ZION I Tourdates 2009/2010

November 28, 2009 San Francisco, CA @ Yoshi’s (MIDNIGHT SHOW - ALL AGES)
December 18, 2009 Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
December 31, 2009 San Francisco, CA @ Club 6 NYE BASH (w/Afrika Bambataa)

January 13, 2010 Wednesday Anaheim, CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 14, 2010 Thursday Anaheim ,CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 15, 2010 Friday Ventura CA @Ventura Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 16, 2010 Saturday Ventura CA @Ventura Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 17, 2010 Tuesday Santa Cruz CA @The Catalyst (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 20, 2010 Wednesday San Francisco CA @The Fillmore (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 21, 2010 Thursday San Francisco CA @The Fillmore (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 22, 2010 Friday Portland OR Roseland Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 23, 2010 Saturday Seattle WA @Showbox at the Market (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 24, 2010 Sunday Eugene OR @W.O.W. Hall (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 27, 2010 Wednesday Boise ID @Knitting Factory (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 28, 2010 Thursday Salt Lake City UT @The Depot (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 29, 2010 Friday Denver CO @Gothic Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 30, 2010 Saturday Boulder CO @Boulder Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 31, 2010 Sunday Omaha NE @Slowdown (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 03, 2010 Wednesday Minneapolis MN @Fine Line Music Café (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 04, 2010 Thursday Chicago IL @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 05, 2010 Friday Grand Rapids MI @The Intersection (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 06, 2010 Saturday Columbus OH @Newport Music Hall (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 10, 2010 Wednesday Boston MA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 11, 2010 Thursday New York NY Fillmore @ Irving Plaza (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 12, 2010 Friday Washington DC @9:30 Club *(with Rebelution and Jah Works)
February 13, 2010 Saturday Philadelphia PA Fillmore @ Theatre of The Living Arts (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 14, 2010 Sunday Norfolk VA @The NorVa *(with Rebelution and Jah Works)
February 17, 2010 Wednesday Atlanta GA @The Masquerade - Hell Stage (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 18, 2010 Thursday Ybor City FL @The Ritz (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 19, 2010 Friday Lake Buena Vista FL @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 20, 2010 Saturday Jacksonville Beach FL @Freebird Live (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 21, 2010 Sunday Jacksonville Beach FL @Freebird Live (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 24, 2010 Wednesday New Orleans LA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 25, 2010 Thursday Houston TX @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 26, 2010 Friday Austin TX @Stubb’s (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 27, 2010 Saturday Dallas TX @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 02, 2010 Tuesday Tucson AZ @Rialto Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 03, 2010 Wednesday Tempe AZ @Marquee Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 04, 2010 Thursday San Diego CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 05, 2010 Friday San Diego CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 06, 2010 Saturday W. Hollywood CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 07, 2010 Sunday W. Hollywood CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)

download the track “Infinite” for free by clicking here

EMCEE ZUMBI RELEASES “INFINITE” WITH PRODUCER LEE BANNON FOR HEADS EVERYWHERE WHO ARE STILL LOOKING FOR DOPE HIP-HOP! THE TRACK IS OFF THE NEW MIXTAPE “Science of Breath Vol 4″ FEAT. KNAAN, TALIB KWELI, MISTAH FAB, U-N-I, GIFT OF GAB & OTHERS, AVAILABLE OFF ITUNES ON NOV 24, 2009!

Zumbi is one half of the duo Zion I, one of the Bay Area’s most accomplished hip-hop groups. Their sixth critically acclaimed album, The Take Over, was released this past Spring. Lee Bannon is Sacramento’s latest up and coming producer currently signed to Duck Down!

ZION I has just released a new boxset titled “The Alpha”. Available in digital format only, “The Alpha” is a compendium of music from the group’s musical career including 2 EPs, “Starship” and “Chapter IV” as well as the full length albums “Deep Water Slang”, “True & Livin’” and “Mind Over Matter”.
The boxset contains exclusive tracks not available anywhere else as well as liner notes, photos and more!

Click here to preview the entire album on Myspace Music!

Click here to buy the album on ITunes for only $14.99!

This is an archive of early Zion I Recordings. With some songs recorded in the mid 90’s, these songs span over a decade of music from two of Hip Hop’s brightest minds.
From a 4 track studio in a cramped living room, to international acclaim, this is the sonic journey of Zion (aka Zumbi) and Amplive.

The boxset is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers.
Pick it up today!

Make sure you get out to Truckee Amphitheater in Truckee, CA for a hot show featuring ZION-I, People Under The Stairs and One Be Lo of Binary Star. That’s happening tomorrow, Friday, August 14th!

The next night, August 15th you can catch the Zion I Crew tearing it up at 19 Broadway in Fairfax, CA. Come thru and show your love and support…

Peace.

The highly anticipated new album from Zion-I, “The TakeOver” is available physically and digitally everywhere!

   We’ve started another year, but it seems like the corruption of our law enforcement is still on the same BS!  This past New Years Day, 22 year old Oscar Grant was shot in the back while he lay face down already under control by two police officers.  You can see for yourself in the following video that the officer uses lethal force without just cause.

When I saw this clip I became nauseated.  I’m sick and tired of the police being able to use Black folks as targets.  Its time that we stand up and hold these murderers accountable.  In Greece, they just finished having riots because a 15 year old boy was shot without justification by police.  What will we do to redeem the spirit of Oscar Grant?  Below the clip is a listing of people you can contact in order to bring about some justice.  Please spread the word if the blood is still warm in your veins.

by Dave Cook 5 Things You Can Do Right Now About the Oscar Grant Shooting

Share w/ your peeps

1. Digg the story so that the national media can pick up on it (Thanks, Jabari For this link): http://digg. com/world_news/Oakland_Police_Officer_Shoots_Unarmed_Man_Handcuffed_Man<br><br>or<br>http://digg. com/world_news/Oakland_Police_Officer_Shoots_Unarmed_Man_Handcuffed_Man?OTC-em-st1

2. Contact BART Director Carole Ward Allen and demand that 1) the officers involved be taken off duty without pay and charged and fully prosecuted; 2) there be an independent investigation of the shooting that includes a review of training and hiring practices; and

3) BART establish an independent residents’ review board for the police Call her at 510-464-6095 or email the BART Directors at BoardofDirectors@bart.gov

3. Call the BART police to complain about the officers’ conduct and demand immediate action:  Internal Affairs: Sergeant David Chlebowski 510.464.7029,dchlebo@bart.gov Chief of Police: Gary Gee 510.464.7022, ggee@bart.gov<br><br>Call them toll free at 877.679.7000 and press the last four digits of the phone number you wish to reach.

4. Talk it up on your blogs, networks and talk radio shows (call Michael Baisden 877-6BADBOY or Rev. Al, etc. to get this on the national radar)

5. Stay tuned for other actions, protests, etc., especially if you are in the Bay.

Zion I performs live at Art & Soul, Oakland

Live 105 Stage

Saturday 2pm