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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nAlbum: ShadowBoxing
\nArtist: Zion I
\nReleased: October 2nd, 2012<\/p>\n
Zion I<\/strong> (Zumbi & Amp Live) bring forth a solid project with their latest release ShadowBoxing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n The emcee and producer hip hop duo enlist a set of talented producers and artists in their latest project including Traxamillion<\/strong>, Dexbeats<\/strong>, & Minnesota<\/strong>, BassNectar<\/strong>, Goapele<\/strong>, The Grouch<\/strong>, Eligh<\/strong>, Collie Buddz<\/strong> , and D.U.S.T.<\/strong><\/p>\n ShadowBoxing<\/strong> brings that familiar experimental sound that we\u2019ve come to expect from Zion I<\/strong>. The lead single \u201cWe Don\u2019t\u201d<\/em>, featuring fellow comrades The Grouch<\/strong> and Eligh<\/strong>, makes for a standout feature under a perfectly synthesized beat. Collie Buddz<\/strong> adds a hint of melodic-reggae to \u201cSex Wax\u201d<\/em>. But it is the Goapele<\/strong> assisted collaboration \u201cLife\u2019s Work\u201d<\/em> that is the most tantalizing, as the songstress lays down seductive vocals accompanied by Zumbi\u2019s passion filled lyrics. Even without assistance the bay area duo manage to keep the listener close to the speakers with cuts like \u201cBuck Em\u201d<\/em> and \u201cHuman Being\u201d<\/em>. <\/p>\n ShadowBoxing<\/strong> is filled with progressive, heavy-based instrumentation that sits perfectly well within hip hop boundaries. From beginning to end, this 13 cut project doesn\u2019t fall short to the musical reputation this hip hop duo has built and brought over the years. Make sure you cop ShadowBoxing<\/a> and vibe out to it!<\/p>\n -Stace Fresh <\/p>\n