Zion I- Bless: The Beginners Guide to Zion I [Free Mix]

One of my favorite things to do online is make mixes for new hip hop fans that introduce them to a classic artists they might not be familiar with. After doing Tha Alkaholiks, EPMD, and De La Soul, I made it a point to do more independent hip hop mixes in 2010.

Recently, a Zion I discussion was sparked after the announcement of their Winter Tour schedule with reggae bands Rebolution and SOJA. I've seen Zion I five times live and will always praise them for having one of the best live hip hop shows I have ever seen. After recommending their live show to a few friends in Texas and Orlando, they requested a "introduction" mix that they could show their (non- indie hip hop listening) friends that would help lure them to go see the show. Bless: The Beginners Guide to Zion I-- should do just that.

This 21-track mix features tracks from every studio LP Zion I has released and is a great beginning listen to one of the dopest acts in hip hop today. Be on the look out for more beginner guides from The Grouch, Scarub, Blackalicious/Gift of Gab, and more coming soon! Download or stream mix below!

Don't miss Zion I with SOJA & Rebolution! Tour dates below.

Download: Zion I- Bless: The Beginners Guide to Zion I [Free Mix]




Bless: A Beginners Guide to Zion I by bigbuffalolarge Tracklisting1. Silly Putty ft. The Grouch [Mind Over Matter]2. Revolution (B-Boy Anthem) [Mind Over Matter]3. The Drill [Deep Water Slang V. 2.0]4. Warriors Dance ft. Pep Love [Deep Water Slang V. 2.0]5. Hit 'Em ft. The Grouch & Mistah Fab [Heroes in the City of Dope]6. Radius ft. Deuce Eclipse [Street Legends]7. Coastin' [The Takeover]8. Antenna [The Takeover]9. Boom Bip ft. Goapele [Deep Water Slang V. 2.0]10. For Your Love [J Boogie's Dubtronic Science]11. Finger Paint [Deep Water Slang V. 2.0]12. Caged Bird Part 1 ft. Brother Ali [The Takeover]13. In the Mornin' (Caged Bird Part 2) [The Takeover]14. Lift Me Up ft. The Grouch [Heroes in the City of Dope]15. Koncrete Jungle [Mind Over Matter]16. Critical ft. Planet Asia [Mind Over Matter]17. Temperature ft. Talib Kweli [True & Livin']18. Do It [Curb Servin': The Mixtape Sessions]19. Luv [True & Livin']20. Trippin' [Mind Over Matter]21. Flow ft. The Grouch [Deep Water Slang V. 2.0]

ZION I WINTER TOUR W/ REBELUTION AND SOJA 

February 16, 2010 Tuesday Athens, GA New Earth Music Hall
February 17, 2010 Wednesday Atlanta GA The Masquerade
February 18, 2010 Thursday Ybor City FL The Ritz
February 19, 2010 Friday Orlando FL House of Blues
February 20, 2010 Saturday Jacksonville Beach FL Freebird Live
February 21, 2010 Sunday Jacksonville Beach FL Freebird Live
February 24, 2010 Wednesday New Orleans LA House of Blues
February 25, 2010 Thursday Houston TX House of Blues
February 26, 2010 Friday Austin TX Stubb’s
February 27, 2010 Saturday Dallas TX House of Blues
February 28, 2010 Sunday San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
March 02, 2010 Tuesday Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre
March 03, 2010 Wednesday Tempe AZ Marquee Theatre
March 04, 2010 Thursday San Diego CA House of Blues
March 05, 2010 Friday San Diego CA House of Blues
March 06, 2010 Saturday W. Hollywood CA House of Blues
March 07, 2010 Sunday W. Hollywood CA House of Blues