Mind Over Matter – 25th Anniversary Reissue (Colored 2xLP)

Colored Vinyl: Disc 1: Grape & Disc 2: Lemon

LIMITED TO 400 UNITS WORLDWIDE!

Mind Over Matter by Zion I stands as a powerfultestament to the groups innovation in hip-hop,but it carries a deeper weight following theuntimely passing of Baba Zumbi in 2021. Zumbi’sconscious lyricism and spiritual presence werethe heart and soul of Zion I, and his passing leftan undeniable void in the hip-hop community.

The 2000 release ofMind Over Matter combinedZumbi’s socially conscious rhymes with producerAmp Lives futuristic beats, creating a sound thatwas both ahead of its time and deeply rooted inthe traditions of hip-hop. Tracks like the PlanetAsia assisted Critical and Inner Light areemblematic of this balance, where complexlyricism meets genre-bending production. Thealbums themes of self-awareness, community,and resilience resonate just as strongly today,showcasing Zion Is unique ability to fuse thepersonal with the political in a way that feelsboth intimate and revolutionary.

For these reasons and more, the album was heralded with much acclaim, even earning a nomination for Album of the Year by The Sourcein 2000, and later being ranked among the 30best underground hip-hop albums since 2000 byHipHopDX. These accolades solidified its influence in theunderground hip-hop space.

In celebration of the albums 25th anniversary,Mind Over Matter isbeing reissued through Live Up Records in partnership withCoalmine Reissues. This special edition will notonly serve as a tribute to the genius of Zion I but also as acelebration of Baba Zumbi’s enduring legacy. His spirit lives onthrough these songs, offering fans old and new a chance toreconnect with the timeless messages he left behind.

Side A:
A1. Creation
A2. Revolution (B-Boy Anthem)
A3. Critical (feat. Planet Asia)
A4. Mysterious Wayz
A5. Tha Choice
A6. Koncrete Jungle
A7. Metropolis
Side B:
B1. Oh Lawd
B2. Trippin
B3. How Many
B4. Elevation
Side C:
C1. A Little Change
C2. Fools Gold
C3. Venus
C4. Rap Degreez
C5. Silly Puddy (feat. The Grouch)
Side D:
D1. Inner Light
D2. Big Ups
D3. All The Way (feat. Eclipse 427, Knowmatic & Rasco)
D4. One

This Collectors Edition 2XLP features remastered audio by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound (Seattle, WA).

Oakland duo Zion I has been heralded by critics as one of the bestartists to come out of the Bay Areas legendary underground world.-HipHopDX

With this refreshing and uplifting effort, Berkeley’s Zion I distinguish themselves amongst the bustling Bay Area scene. –Exclaim!