to listen & vote for him. New song, “Powder [Power Freestyle]”  on Hiphopdx.com.

New single called, “Leader”.  Avail on iTunes or on Grouch’s site.

“What up family…We’ve been incredibly busy over the last couple of weeks and are excited to announce that we have some new music ready for you!  In addition to the Zion I album which we’ve been meditating on, we’re also almost done with the new Zion I & the Grouch project.  Thus, we would like to present to you the first single off the new album from Z&G entitled “Leader” and backed by “One” (which has landed in the new film Step Up 3D)!  We are excited to be bringing you this new music.  The studio is feeling like home these days, as we’ve been living there for the past couple months.  Watch us talk about the new tracks in the video below and let us know how you’re feeling the new jams.  Hit us up at facebook.com/zionicrew and leave a comment about the song, or if you’re on twitter hit us up at: twitter.com/zioni, twitter.com/zumbi808, or twitter.com/amplive.  Give thanks y’all, enjoy!”

– MC Zumbi of Zion I

ZION I TOUR DATES

August 12, 2010 Boston, MA – The Western Front Get Tickets

August 13, 2010 Plainfield, VT – Rhinofest Music Festival      Get Tickets

August 14, 2010 Portland, ME – Asylum     Get Tickets

August 19, 2010 Reno, NV – The Beach Club at the Grand Sierra Resort   Get Tickets

August 20, 2010 Bend, OR – Domino Room  Get Tickets

August 21, 2010 Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo Get Tickets

August 22, 2010 Portland, OR – 2410 Mississippi (Tickets Are Sold at the Door)

August 27, 2010 South Lake Tahoe, CA – Bar 24

August 28, 2010 Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway   Get Tickets

August 29, 2010 Arcata, CA – Humbrew   Get Tickets

September 4, 2010 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey Get Tickets

September 5, 2010 Eugene, OR – WOW Hall Get Tickets

September 9, 2010 Missoula, MT – The Palace Get Tickets

September 10, 2010 Spokane, WA – Stage 54 Get Tickets

September 11, 2010 Park City, UT – Star Bar Get Tickets

September 15, 2010 Aspen, CO – Belly Up Get Tickets

September 16, 2010 Boulder, CO – Fox Theater   Get Tickets

September 17, 2010 Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theater   Get Tickets

September 18, 2010 Denver CO – Cervantes   Get Tickets

September 23, 2010 San Francisco, CA – Amp Live @ The Mighty Get Tickets

September 24, 2010 Santa Barbara, CA – West Beach Festival   Get Tickets

September 26, 2010 Page, AZ – Powellapolooza   Get Tickets

tomorrow…in case you’re in the Burbank area…

Obey dropped off a whole bunch of men’s stuff yesterday, so there are new things to check!  Join us today and tomorrow from 1-5 pm.

FOR MORE INFO
www.cheechandchongtour.com

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Youth Speaks’ Brave New Voices Grand Slam Finals were this past weekend in L.A.   Crazy guests like Common & Rosario Dawson, but of course the real stars were the poets.  A small sampling of photos by Adriel Luis.  Also check his group, Ill-Literacy.

Mike Ladd and Patricia McGregor are conducting writing workshops for young war veterans MONDAY & TUESDAY 7/26-27 5pm-9pm at Harlem Stage.  Directions are here.

best costume ever.  photo by ashley.

Based on some feedback, we’ve decided to expand the sidewalk sale hours:

7/23 Friday 1-5
7/24 Sat 12-3
7/29 Thurs 1-5
7/30 Fri 1-5

Our Obey rep is a champ, she tagged and brought by an additional rack of stuff, so there are quite a few new things.  Address: 1805-C Clement Ave, Alameda CA  94501

Jeremy Fish @ Upper Playground PDX.   Above photo and some other really nice ones were taken by Works Imaging.