On November 24th the rhyming half of Zion I will be releasing the 4th installment of his Science of Breath mixtape series. Featuring the likes of U-N-I, Sha Stimuli, Talib Kweli, Mistah F.A.B., Gift of Gab and more. Here goes the first leak…

DOWNLOAD: Zumbi – Infinite (prod. Lee Bannon) | Mediafire

First leak off FWMJ’s Rappers I Know & Funkadelic Freestyles‘ next installment of their collaborative efforts; Volume II: Back in the Game. Another full-length project featuring all new/unreleased music from the likes of Blu, The Foundation, Bilal, Kokayi and more. Look for the entire project to drop on August 18th, with Volume III: This is Overtime having a September release.

DOWNLOAD: The Burnerz – The Edge f. The Grouch & Martin Luther | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: FWMJ’s Rappers I Know x Funkadelic Freestyles – The Off Season v.1 (Mixtape)

Some footage of Zumbi & Amp Live performing in the Bay at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Above is Coastin‘ and after the jump Amp Live gets down on a guitar solo during Money For Nothing. The TakeOver available now!

The emcee of Zion I speaks on their latest album (The Take Over) and it’s difference from past projects. Him & Reece Q also talk about their current tour and how the Geek to the Beat video was put together. I agree whole heatedly with Shamz on it being one of the dopest videos of the year. Interview conducted by ActiveForTheCity.

Last week The Burnerz (Zumbi of Zion I x the ARE of The Trackmasters) linked up to record a song dissecting the tension between the police and the public; which have been highlighted by several events in Oakland (Zumbi’s hometown). In particular; the murder of Oscar Grant; as well as the murder of four Oakland officers last week.

The Burnerz feel that the tragedies that we are witnessing can be attributed to the long history of police brutality experienced in the black and brown communities. It’s supposed to make cats feel uncomfortable and get people thinking.

DOWNLOAD: The Burnerz (Zumbi x the ARE) – Cops Hate Kidz

Ok… another post. Mainly because I forgot to post this the other day and don’t wanna go on w/o it being up. Amp Live and Zumbi talk with HipHopOfficial about their new album (The Takeover, January 26th) and taking back hip hop. Don’t sleep on Zion I. Seriously.

Next post: Saturday Night Sexy with…

In anticipation of their upcoming album, The Takeover, the City of (2)Dope duo Zion I unleash a brand new mixtape! Featuring remixes, verses and interpretations of/by the likes of Santogold, Public Enemy, Talib Kweli, Mickey Factz and more. In classic cassette fashion the tape comes in 2 sides. The A-side has Zumbi and Amplive putting their spin on hip hop classics while the B-side reaches more towards the indie rock & electro territory. Again, The Takeover hits stores on January 27th!

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

Side A
1. Alien MC’s
2. The Rebel
3. Paper Thick f. Rakaa Iriscience & Richie Cunning
4. Til Tha Breakadawn f. Codany Holiday
5. Rawww f. Mr. Davin, Deuce Eclipse, and Bambu
6. Gotsta Chill (Temperature Remix) f. Talib Kweli
7. All Tha Jazz Interlude (prod. Headnodic / horns by Adam Theis)
8. Push the Button (prod. Sean Christian)
9. The Choice Jump Off

Side B
1. Juicy Juice
2. How Does It Feel f. KFlay & Del the Funky Homosapien
3. Mama Told Me (prod. Beat Camp)
4. MGMT vs MGMT f. Mickey Factz
5. The D Interlude
6. Santogold One (rmx) f. The Grouch
7. Weird Fishez f. Young Deuce
8. Fight for the Right (Muse Remix)

DOWNLOAD: Zion I – The Search & Seizure Mixtape
PREVIOUS: A (2)Dope Zion I Post