Zion I – “Gods Illa” (video) (premiere)

Oakland’s Zion I is back with another great album of conscious hip-hop. The Labyrinth released back on October 27th via Mind Over Matter Records and features production turns from Ariano, Mikos the Gawd, Teeko and Decap as well as guest appearances from Deuce Eclipse and Codnay Holiday. The Labyrinth addresses the current state of Black America and ever-persistent racism that’s becoming more toxic and prevalent with every police shooting of a black man and every hate comment from the growing alt-right.

“From hip-hop, to the executions of black males by police, we are at crossroads,” says Zumbi, “As a father of three, I have to do my best to prepare my children for the world they will inherit.” Zion I’s latest single is “Gods Illa”, which we share with you today. It features production that you hear more often in British hip-hop with its somewhat grimey nature.