Heroes in the Healing of the Nation
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Heroes in the Healing of the Nation is the sophomore collaboration album by West Coast hip hop artists Zion I
and The Grouch
, released March 22, 2011. The album features production from Zion I's producer Amp Live, The Grouch and his fellow Living Legends member Eligh
. Guest appearances are provided by Brother Ali
, Freeway
, Roy Ayers
, Fashawn
, Casual
, and many other hip-hop and R&B artists from around the nation. The album's lead single is "Rockit Man" featuring vocals from Silk E. The album has been praised among hip-hop circles for its pioneering sound (provided in large part by Amp Live's creative skills) as well as the positive messages it provides in a world of hip-hop lacking just that. It is one of the few hip-hop albums that have absolutely no swear words, and thus can reach a much larger segment of the youth culture with its mature and positive messages.
, One Be Lo
, Aceyalone
, Rapper Big Pooh, The Jacka
, Mistah FAB, and many more guests along the way from the Bay Area to New York and back again.
Zion I
Zion I are a hip hop duo from Oakland, California. The duo consists of producer DJ AmpLive and MC Zumbi. The group is known to its followers for Amp's futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and Zumbi's positive and socially conscious lyrics. Zion I...
and The Grouch
The Grouch (rapper)
The Grouch , is an MC, producer, and member of the underground hip hop groups the Living Legends, G&E, The CMA and Z&G. He was born in Oakland, California, where he attended Bishop O'Dowd High School.-Solo albums:* 1995 - Don't Talk To Me...
, released March 22, 2011. The album features production from Zion I's producer Amp Live, The Grouch and his fellow Living Legends member Eligh
Eligh
-Early career:An outside-of-the-box MC and producer, Eligh was an important contributor to the development of Cali's hip-hop underground in the mid- to late '90s as he helped construct the sound of his crew, the Living Legends, with his productions...
. Guest appearances are provided by Brother Ali
Brother Ali
Ali Newman , better known by the stage name Brother Ali, is an American hip hop artist signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.-Personal life:...
, Freeway
Freeway (rapper)
Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith...
, Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk .- Biography :Ayers...
, Fashawn
Fashawn
Santiago Leyva , better known as Fashawn or Fash is an American Rapper from Fresno, California. He is best known for his debut album, Boy Meets World, which was produced entirely by one half of Emanon, Exile...
, Casual
Casual (rapper)
Jon Owens , known by his stage name Casual, is an American rapper from Oakland, California and one of the founding members of the alternative hip hop collective Hieroglyphics...
, and many other hip-hop and R&B artists from around the nation. The album's lead single is "Rockit Man" featuring vocals from Silk E. The album has been praised among hip-hop circles for its pioneering sound (provided in large part by Amp Live's creative skills) as well as the positive messages it provides in a world of hip-hop lacking just that. It is one of the few hip-hop albums that have absolutely no swear words, and thus can reach a much larger segment of the youth culture with its mature and positive messages.
Tracklisting
| Header # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invitation | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Brother Ali | ||||
| 2 | Leader | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch | ||||
| 3 | Victorious People | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Freeway, R.O.D. Project | ||||
| 4 | Drop It On The 1 | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch | ||||
| 5 | It's Goin' Down | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Jacob Hemphill from Soja, Crystal Monee Hall | ||||
| 6 | I Used To Be A Vegan | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch | ||||
| 7 | Rockit Man | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Silk E | ||||
| 8 | Be A Father To Your Child | Amp Live, The Grouch | Zion, The Grouch, Roy Ayers | ||||
| 9 | Healing Of The Nation | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch | ||||
| 10 | Frankenstein | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch | ||||
| 11 | Plead The Fifth | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Codany Holiday, Fashawn, Casual | ||||
| 12 | Test Of Time | Eligh | Marty James Marty James Marty James is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.As the front man and producer of Scapegoat Wax and One Block Radius, he has released multiple albums and singles with his two groups.... >- |
13 | Journey To Forever | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Mystic, Eric Rachmany |
| 14 | Like A G | Amp Live | Zion, The Grouch, Los Rakas |
Tour
Zion I and The Grouch kicked off their national tour for Heroes in the Healing of the Nation on May 19 in San Francisco at the Fillmore. The tour is a testament to the lessons and messages Zion I and The Grouch address in their album—with each stop of the tour having a different local charity attached to it. Full information on the tour can be found at their tour homepage . Zion I and The Grouch have been joined by artists from all over the nation on their tour including BluBlu (rapper)
Johnson Barnes , better known by the stage name Blu, is an American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his debut album, Below the Heavens, which was produced entirely by Exile of Emanon....
, One Be Lo
One Be Lo
Nahshid Sulaiman better known by his stage name One Be Lo is an alternative hip hop artist from Pontiac, Michigan. He is well respected for being one half of the former rap duo Binary Star, and has released a number of well-received solo albums...
, Aceyalone
Aceyalone
Eddie Hayes, better known by his stage name Aceyalone, is an American rapper.He is a founding member of the Freestyle Fellowship. Apart from his role in Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone is also a member of Haiku D'Etat and The A-Team , and he is a co-founder of Project Blowed.After releasing a...
, Rapper Big Pooh, The Jacka
The Jacka
Dominic Newton, better known by his stage name The Jacka , is an American rapper from Richmond, California. The Jacka got his start in Pittsburg, California with his group, Mob Figaz, whose first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999. The Jacka also converted to Islam at a very young age...
, Mistah FAB, and many more guests along the way from the Bay Area to New York and back again.
| Date | City | Venue | Charity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.19.11 | San Francisco, CA | Fillmore | Acrosports |
| 3.20.11 | Fresno, CA | Fulton 55 | Reading and Beyond |
| 3.21.11 | Sacramento, CA | Ace of Spades | Sol Collective |
| 3.23.11 | Arcata, CA | Humbrew | Surfrider |
| 3.24.11 | Eugene, OR | McDonald Theatre | Hip Hop Congress |
| 3.25.11 | Portland, OR | Branx | Self Enhancement |
| 3.26.11 | Seattle, WA | Nectars | Totem Star |
| 3.27.11 | Missoula, MT | Palace Lounge | Poverello |
| 3.29.11 | Park City, UT | Star Bar | Art Kids |
| 3.30.11 | Aspen, CO | The Belly Up | Aspen Youth |
| 3.31.11 | Ft. Collins, CO | Aggie Theater | Trees, Water, People |
| 4.01.11 | Boulder, CO | Fox Theater | New Horizon Preschool |
| 4.02.11 | Denver, CO | City Hall | Flobots |
| 4.15.11 | Madison, WI | Majestic | Music Makers |
| 4.16.11 | Peoria, IL | Crusens | The Center for Abust Prevention |
| 4.17.11 | Chicago, IL | Abbey Theater | Hip Hop Congress |
| 4.18.11 | Cleveland, OH | Grog Shop | Organize Ohio |
| 4.20.11 | Burlington, VT | Higher Ground | Burlington Health Center |
| 4.21.11 | Boston, MA | Middle East Club | Artists For Humanity |
| 4.22.11 | Brooklyn, NY | Knitting Factory | The Hip Hop Association |
| 4.23.11 | Baltimore, MD | The Quarter | United Sisters Mentoring Program |
| 4.25.11 | Tempe, AZ | The Club House | Japan Tsunami Relief Efforts |
| 4.26.11 | Los Angeles, CA | El Rey Theatre | J.U.I.C.E. |
| 4.27.11 | San Diego, CA | House of Blues | Power of Change & Ladies of Hope |
| 4.28.11 | San Luis Obispo, CA | SLO Brewing Co. | Life Water |
| 4.29.11 | Santa Clara, CA | The Avalon | Debug |
| 4.30.11 | Reno, NV | Grand Sierra Resort | Holland Projects & Think Kindness |
| 5.01.11 | Santa Barbara, CA | Velvet Jones | Notes for Notes |
| 5.29.11 | Shakopee, MN | Soundset Music Festival | N/A |
| 6.30.11 | Rothbury, MI | Electric Forest Festival | N/A |