Zion I – True & Livin’ T-Shirt

Description

Bay Area, stand up. This one’s for the heads who never bought into anyone else’s definition of West Coast.

April 2005. Zumbi and Amp Live drop True & Livin’ and remind everyone that Oakland’s hip-hop ear was always two steps ahead. Aesop Rock on “Bird’s Eye View.” Talib Kweli on “Critical.” Mistah F.A.B. on “Soo Tall.” Production that pulls from jazz, IDM, electronic — Amp Live treating an MPC like a Moog and making the Bay sound like the future.

This shirt honors the album that cemented Zion I as the Bay’s conscious-rap conscience. The duo that built a bridge between underground rap purists and electronic-music heads. The crew that proved you could be progressive, political, and still rock the block at the Fillmore. Rest easy, Zumbi.

Product Details

• Premium Bella Canvas 3001 – 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Lightweight (4.2 oz) with retail fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Tear-away label for comfort
• Available in Black, Navy, and Chocolate

For the heads who knew Zion I before “The Bay” was a SoundCloud tag. For the ones who remember Amp Live remixing Radiohead. For the Town. For you.