Heroes in the Healing of the Nation

Heroes in the Healing of the Nation
Studio album by Zion I & The Grouch
Released March 22, 2011 (2011-03-22)
Genre Hip hop
Length 56:50
Label Z & G Music
Producer Amp Live, The Grouch, Eligh
Zion I & The Grouch chronology
Heroes in the City of Dope
(2006)Heroes in the City of Dope2006		 Heroes in the Healing of the Nation
(2011)
Singles from Heroes in the Healing of the Nation
  1. "Rockit Man"
    Released: 2011 (2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDXfavorable[1]
Okayplayerunfavorable[2]
PopMatters[3]
The Phoenix[4]
RapReviews.com8.5/10[5]
The Rap Up[6]

Heroes in the Healing of the Nation is the second collaborative album by Zion I and The Grouch.[7] It was released by Z & G Music on March 22, 2011.[3] It is a follow up to their 2006 collaborative album, Heroes in the City of Dope.[7] It features guest appearances from Fashawn, Casual, and Freeway, among others.[8] It reached number 13 on the Heatseekers Albums chart on the week of April 9, 2011.[9]

Critical reception

Edwin Ortiz of HipHopDX commented that "[Heroes in the Healing of the Nation] invokes a general ambience of positivity that you'll rarely find these days."[1] Meanwhile, Will Georgi of Okayplayer said, "[the] sanctimonious vibe just makes me feel like a difficult teenager and want to do anything but listen to Zion I & The Grouch."[2]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Invitation" (featuring Brother Ali)Amp Live1:06
2."Leader"Amp Live2:46
3."Victorious People" (featuring Freeway and The R.O.D. Project)Amp Live4:05
4."Drop It on the 1"Amp Live4:16
5."It's Goin' Down" (featuring Jacob Hemphill)Amp Live4:36
6."I Used to Be a Vegan"Amp Live3:19
7."Rockit Man" (featuring Silk E)Amp Live4:24
8."Be a Father to Your Child" (featuring Roy Ayers)Amp Live, The Grouch3:47
9."Healing of the Nation"Amp Live4:11
10."Frankenstein"Amp Live4:10
11."Plead the Fifth" (featuring Codany Holiday, Fashawn and Casual)Amp Live4:43
12."Test of Time" (featuring Marty James)Eligh4:10
13."Journey to Forever" (featuring Mystic and Eric Rachmany)Amp Live7:49
14."Like a G" (featuring Los Rakas)Amp Live3:28

Touring

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 Blu, 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.

DateCityVenueCharity
3.19.11San Francisco, CAFillmoreAcrosports
3.20.11Fresno, CAFulton 55Reading and Beyond
3.21.11Sacramento, CAAce of SpadesSol Collective
3.23.11Arcata, CAHumbrewSurfrider
3.24.11Eugene, ORMcDonald TheatreHip Hop Congress
3.25.11Portland, ORBranxSelf Enhancement
3.26.11Seattle, WANectarsTotem Star
3.27.11Missoula, MTPalace LoungePoverello
3.29.11Park City, UTStar BarArt Kids
3.30.11Aspen, COThe Belly UpAspen Youth
3.31.11Ft. Collins, COAggie TheaterTrees, Water, People
4.01.11Boulder, COFox TheaterNew Horizon Preschool
4.02.11Denver, COCity HallFlobots
4.15.11Madison, WIMajesticMusic Makers
4.16.11Peoria, ILCrusensThe Center for Abust Prevention
4.17.11Chicago, ILAbbey TheaterHip Hop Congress
4.18.11Cleveland, OHGrog ShopOrganize Ohio
4.20.11Burlington, VTHigher GroundBurlington Health Center
4.21.11Boston, MAMiddle East ClubArtists For Humanity
4.22.11Brooklyn, NYKnitting FactoryThe Hip Hop Association
4.23.11Baltimore, MDThe QuarterUnited Sisters Mentoring Program
4.25.11Tempe, AZThe Club HouseJapan Tsunami Relief Efforts
4.26.11Los Angeles, CAEl Rey TheatreJ.U.I.C.E.
4.27.11San Diego, CAHouse of BluesPower of Change & Ladies of Hope
4.28.11San Luis Obispo, CASLO Brewing Co.Life Water
4.29.11Santa Clara, CAThe AvalonDebug
4.30.11Reno, NVGrand Sierra ResortHolland Projects & Think Kindness
5.01.11Santa Barbara, CAVelvet JonesNotes for Notes
5.29.11Shakopee, MNSoundset Music FestivalN/A
6.30.11Rothbury, MIElectric Forest FestivalN/A

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Heatseekers Albums[10] 13
Independent Albums[11] 47
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[12] 48
Rap Albums[13] 23

References

  1. 1 2 Ortiz, Edwin (March 17, 2011). "DX Album Review Bits - Zion I & The Grouch, Luck-One, Closed Sessions: ATX". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Georgi, Will (2011). "Zion I & The Grouch". Okayplayer. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Huff, Quentin B. (June 14, 2011). "Zion I & the Grouch: Heroes in the Healing of the Nation". PopMatters. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ Faraone, Chris (May 6, 2011). "Zion I & the Grouch - Heroes In the Healing of the Nation". The Phoenix. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ Juon, Steve (March 1, 2011). "Zion I & The Grouch :: Heroes in the Healing of the Nation". RapReviews.com. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Bardot, Barbie (March 23, 2011). "Review: Zion I & The Grouch – Heroes in the Healing of the Nation". The Rap Up. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Crawford, Matt (March 14, 2011). "Q&A: The Grouch". SF Station. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  8. ↑ Harling, Danielle (February 10, 2011). "Zion I & The Grouch Announce Tour To "Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation"". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. April 9, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Grouch - Chart history - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  11. ↑ "The Grouch - Chart history - Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  12. ↑ "The Grouch - Chart history - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  13. ↑ "The Grouch - Chart history - Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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