News: Zion I & The Grouch- Heroes in the Healing of the Nation

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 in the Healing of the Nation  is due out March 22, 2011 . Zion I & The Grouch will also embark on a nationwide tour, details soon on the tourdates.

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

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 Rahmney from Rebelution)

14. Like A G (ft. Los Rakas)

The Grouch, Eligh & Brother Ali- How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour Theme Song

Hip Hop's first Christmas gift has been given via The Grouch, Eligh, and Brother Ali and their theme song for the How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour. The tour was kicked off last night at the El Rey theatre in Los Angeles and continues tonight in San Diego. Check below for the song stream/download, as well as the rest of the tour dates on the flip side.

How The Grouch Stole Christmas (prod. Brother Ali) by rhymesayers

12.02 - San Diego, CA @ Soundwave - Buy Tickets
12.03 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red - Buy Tickets
12.04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.05 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.06 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre - Buy Tickets
12.07 - Salt Lake City @ Urban Lounge - Buy Tickets
12.08 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory - Buy Tickets
12.10 - Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo - Buy Tickets
12.11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom - Buy Tickets
12.12 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room - Buy Tickets
12.14 - Sacramento, CA @ Tropicana - Buy Tickets
12.15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent - Buy Tickets
12.16 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish - Buy Tickets
12.17 - Santa Clara, CA @ Avalon - Buy Tickets
12.18 - Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door - Buy Tickets
12.19 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew - Buy Tickets

Video: Amp Live- Amp Live (of Zion I) – Hot Right Now f. Dude Royal, The Grouch, Fashawn, Eligh, Bambu, Zumbi & Chris Young

Off of Amp Live's upcoming album, Murder at the Discotech.

The Grouch- Whatever I Say

I don't know if you all know yet, but DJ Fresh is dope as fuck. I'm so hyped that The Grouch got him on board for a full record. Here is the first leak from the aforementioned, Three Eyes Off the Time, as well as a trailer for the record above.

Download: The Grouch- Whatever I Say

The Grouch- Three Eyes Off the Time New Album News

Those that know the man behind the Buffalo mask already understand who my favorite MC is-- The Grouch. Even though he has grown apart from his darker/introspective material that made me a huge fan, The Grouch continues to burst through the billowy boundaries set by the new generation of artists and to expand the creative lines of hip hop. Here is what he had to say about his new record, Three Eyes Off the Time, which is set to release on December 9th.

On December 8, 2009 I will be releasing my new project entitled, "Three Eyes Off The Time" . This project is me acknowledging what is going on in the world around me, and even though I utilize all the web tools available to me, I refuse to participate at the levels of  foolishness that have become the norm. I think that it's time that people relaize just how powerful we really are.

In today's maniacally fast paced, and highly interconnected world filled with 140 character updates, constant availabilty, and staggering voyeurism it is so easy to become overwhelmed with it all. This winter, I'm urging you to join me as I unplug and reconnect with the physical and spiritual world. I brought along my DJ, DJ Fresh , who is handling the production on the project, be on the look-out for a leaked single soon. Track listing is below.

PRE-ORDER: HERE

1. Intro
2. Daddy's Home ft. Rankin Scroo
3. Whatever I Say
4. I Love This Game
5. The Dangers of Online Dating
6. Make 'Em Think ft. Marty James
7. Allieverwantedwas
8. Weight of The World
9. Dreamin'