Zumbi’s an emcee who’s always been at his best when he rhymes about social issues, politics and the sort. His depth of knowledge really shows that the man knows what he preaches and his rationale views on situations like the close-to-home Occupy movements make him an ideal representer of the layman’s opinions. Accordingly, on “The Edge,” he enlists his longtime cohort and fellow people’s champ, The Grouch to kick some knowledge with him. Read the rest of this entry »

You never really know what you’ll get with an Amp Live beat. One song it’s an eclectic, reggae-infused sound and the next it’ll be futuristic and electronic. “Destination Unknown” falls into the latter category with its pounding synths and guitar chords. Read the rest of this entry »

On the heels Amp Live’s instrumental EP, Zion I lyricist Zumbi releases his own mixtape, sans any production from of his partner in crime. Read the rest of this entry »

Mistah F.A.B, Zumbi (of Zion I), Kosha Dillz, & Others – Freestyle Video from MZ on Vimeo.

Probably the nicest thing about SXSW is that artists are just walking around the street and are completely approachable. With so many people around and endless networking opportunities, they’ll practically give anyone a few minutes of face time. Read the rest of this entry »