Meaningful Lyrics

There are times when events are going on your life and it just cannot be explained. Open your EYES and let the music speak for what is occurring. Music like this does not come easily. The radio is controlled and it is perferred that music listeners are not asking questions after hearing these songs. Let them open your mind and ask questions, not let someone answer them for you.

The next video is very upfront, so i will have to give you a little warning for that. Listen to this one and read the lyrics in front of you. The original video was deleted due to the topic. See for yourself what is going on. Made in 2008 so before the recent events on catching Osama Bin Laden.

I saved the reggae track to end this post.

Z&G Today and Before

Zion I & The Grouch perform at 

El Rey Theatre Los Angeles in 2 days

Also Performing: One Be Lo, Aceyalone, and The Shotgun Wedding Quintet

The time is almost here for the show in Los Angeles and five years later the collaboration is stronger than ever. Originally Zion I & The Grouch used a true Underground Rap feel, but they have evolved from that including reggae, electronica, and even a jazz rhythm. The positive thought of the album keeps the stage alive in times of hardship. For most, Silly Puddy was the route to enter the wave of good music. Amp Live of Zion I will electrify the beats to a majority of the songs which you cannot purchase. One Be Lo and Aceyalone perform real Underground Rap, and The Shotgun Wedding Quintet will mix it up with a mix of Jazz and Rap. Join us Tuesday April 26th at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The entrance is $20 with a portion of the ticket sales being donated to J.U.I.C.E.

The video below is a Freestyle session with DJ Amp Live Producing LIVE as well as a Dub Step intro using his new MPC/Guitar

Yes they may be Underground music artists, but they are featured on movies and video games. "One"" was featured on the movie Step Up 3D

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Healing of the Nation Overview

The new Zion I & The Grouch album is now available and ready to purchase. Your music library deserves this quality music. After running through the album, I confirm my continued love for the projects Zion I delivers. The Underground Rap album provides true to life lyrics with a variety of music styles. Catch some reggae, guitar, electro, and Spanish. Incorporation of other music styles doesn't sound like such a great idea. Zion I & The Grouch ensure that their work is appreciated by the non-rap fans. The plan is executed very well. Healing of the Nation has the positive vibe that rap has needed with all the events occurring early in 2011. Want to check them out LIVE? Remember Zion I & The Grouch will be performing April 26th 2011 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The Shotgun Wedding Quintet will be opening the show for them. Did you notice on the picture above has the LRG Clothing Company? Yup Lifted Research Group sponsors The Grouch and will be selling a special The Grouch hat which has a "G" on the front of the cap using LRG font. There will be music fans of all sorts, so come and join the show of SPRING.

LRG x THE GROUCH x NEW ERA from LRG on Vimeo.


Here is the Reggae song featuring Jacob from SOJA with Lyrics. The Music video is currently being worked on.



 

Heroes in the Healing of the Nation

Today is the release of  "Heroes in the Healing of the Nation" by Zion I & The Grouch. It is also the release of the "Rockit Man" music video. The music video is purely art from a visual stand point. The video is perfect for the song and its lyrics. "Rockit Man" is a song that focuses on being the best of yourself. It feels like a part of meditation. It's the song that you currently need in this current time when we are having political affairs and natural disasters. See for yourself!






Make your plans to attend the concert!
The details are below for the Orange and LA Counties.

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Time for Relaxation

Ever listen to reggae music? Most people only know of Bob Marley. Wouldn't you like to listen to present time artists worthy of mentioning? In the beginning of 2010 while helping out Zion I, I discovered what was being missed out on. Zion I was actually touring with reggae artists Rebelution and SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army). I never knew how amazing a live reggae performance would sound. You can catch it at your nearby "House of Blues" venue.

The first song I have to take a second to say thank you SOJA. After day one of helping out Zion I at the Downtown Disney House of Blues, I followed up with them and acknowledged how amazing the music was even though reggae music was not on the top of my list. Jacob of SOJA liked my feedback and gave me a free CD for the comment and providing assistance for Zion I. The music video is perfect for the message for the song. Take a look for yourself!
-SOJA is from Washington D.C.




Rebelution was the main set for the tour. Their ability to sell out shows explains for itself the fan base they have established. The band is from the Santa Barbara, CA area.





Towards the end of 2010, Zion I released the Atomic Clock album. Rebelution teamed up with the rap duo for a revolutionary track known as "Many Styles." After listening to this song I thought to myself, "How can you separate yourself from any other music artist." The answer is the music video below. Do something ORIGINAL!





I thought I would finish this update with a Zion I remix of Rebelution's "Safe and Sound." Music artists of different genres can collaborate successfully, be the next one!

Zion I & The Grouch Tour Coming Soon

The next big thing coming out of the Underground Rap scene is the album release of the follow up to Zion I & The Grouch "Heroes In the City Of Dope." For those that are not familiar with Zion I & The Grouch, they are from Oakland California. The Grouch is on the far right and Zion I are the other two music artists. Amp Live is in the middle and the music producer. Zumbi is the one on the left teaming up with Amp Live to deliver the hottest rhymes in the music industry. Recently Amp Live has been producing beats with live instruments to give an original feel to his work. Their music has been featured on Step-Up 3D, The Buried Life on MTV, CSI, and several other forms of media. Below is a message from the Zion I & The Grouch.com website, a track listing, and a teaser trailer for the tour to come that is "Zion I & The Grouch Are Heroes in the Healing of the NATION."


Zion I & The Grouch have been known to attract audiences from Reggae to Rock, their original work in composing music is the key to the diverse fan base.
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At last! West Coast hip-hop stalwarts Zion I & The Grouch return with their sophomore collaborative effort, Heroes in the Healing of the Nation. The long-awaited follow-up to the group's 2006 critically acclaimed Heroes in the City of Dope could not arrive at a more fitting hour. This time around Z&G raise the stakes to expand the playing field from City to Nation, inviting listeners everywhere to join them on their quest in channeling their highest selves. Amp Live provides the bulk of the banging backdrops as Zumbi and The Grouch consciously kill it with a well versed ease.

Zion I & The Grouch have been leaders marching to the beat of their own 808's for some time now but the group suggests that we're all cut from the same cloth. 

"Anyone changing other peoples lives for the better is a hero to me" explains The Grouch of the album's title. "People are going through a difficult transition these days," adds Zumbi. "We want this album to aid in that process."

Heroes features an array of musical brethren, including Freeway, Fashawn, Casual, Mystic, Eric Rachmany, Jacob Hemphill of Soja, Eligh, Codany Holiday, and the R.O.D. Heroes in the Healing of the Nation is due out March 22, 2011.

TRACK LISTING

01. Invitation (ft. Brother Ali)
02. Leader
03. Victorious People (ft. Freeway)
04. Drop It On The 1
05. It's Goin' Down (ft. Jacob Hemphill from Soja)
06. I Used To Be A Vegan
07. Rockit Man (ft. Silk E)
08. Be A Father To Your Child (ft. Roy Ayers)
09. Healing Of The Nation
10. Frankenstein
11. Plead The Fifth (ft. Codany Holiday, Fashawn, & Casual)
12. Test of Time (ft. Marty James)
13. Journey to Forever (ft. Mystic & Eric Rachmany)
14. Like A G (ft. Los Rakas)

-Marco Cervantes