Mind over Matter (Zion I album)

Mind over Matter is the debut studio album by Zion I.[1] It was released by Ground Control Records in 2000. It was nominated for Independent Album of the Year by The Source, in 2000.[2]

Mind Over Matter
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 30, 2000 (2000-05-30)
GenreHip hop
Length74:18
LabelGround Control Records
Producer418Hz Productionz
Zion I chronology
Mind Over Matter
(2000)
Deep Water Slang V2.0
(2003)
Singles from Mind over Matter
  1. "Inner Light"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Critical"
    Released: 1999
  3. "Revolution"
    Released: 2000

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The A.V. Clubfavorable[4]
RapReviews9/10[5]

Jon Azpiri of AllMusic wrote, "Influenced equally by hip-hop and various forms of electronica, Zion I offers listeners a collage of new sounds mixed with ancient spiritualism."[3] Del F. Cowie of Exclaim! called it "a truly invigorating affair."[6]

In 2015, HipHopDX included it on the "30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000" list.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Creation"0:55
2."Revolution (B-Boy Anthem)"4:11
3."Critical" (featuring Planet Asia)3:57
4."Mysterious Wayz"4:17
5."Tha Choice"1:17
6."Koncrete Jungle"3:57
7."Metropolis"2:42
8."Oh Lawd"0:26
9."Trippin'"5:08
10."How Many"4:36
11."Elevation"5:58
12."A Little Change"3:39
13."Fools Gold"0:55
14."Venus"4:33
15."Rap Degreez"3:03
16."Silly Puddy" (featuring The Grouch)5:34
17."Inner Light"3:14
18."Big Ups"2:39
19."All tha Way" (featuring Knowmatic, Eclipse 427, and Rasco)4:44
20."One"4:01
21."Inner Light (Icey Mix)"4:26

References

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  1. ^ Alim, H. Sammy (2006). Roc the Mic Right: The Language of Hip Hop Culture. Taylor & Francis. p. 138.
  2. ^ a b "The 30 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums Since 2000". HipHopDX. August 26, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Azpiri, Jon. "Mind over Matter - Zion I". AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Rabin, Nathan (May 30, 2000). "Zion I: Mind Over Matter". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  5. ^ Lavenz, Tim (May 15, 2003). "Zion I :: Mind Over Matter :: Ground Control". RapReviews. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  6. ^ Cowie, Del F. (August 2, 2000). "Zion I Mind Over Matter". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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