9th Wonder

<p><a href="/profile/9thwonder" class="text-word" target="_blank" >9th Wonder</a> is one of hip-hop&#8217;s most acclaimed and noteworthy producers working today. From <a href="/profile/KendrickLamar" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Kendrick Lamar</a>&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/65912-9th-wonder-confirms-kendrick-lamars-duckworth-is-a-true-story-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DUCKWORTH.</a>&#8221; to <a href="/profile/MacMiller" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Mac Miller</a>&#8217;s &#8220;Rain,&#8221; he&#8217;s added lots of modern hits to his historic discography from the 2000s. Recently, with that hype in mind, he released the latest installment in his <em>ZION </em>series. <em>ZION VII </em>is a mostly instrumental album, though, filled with classic beats and 9th Wonder&#8217;s creative approach to the craft of production.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="724" src="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1210007375.jpg" alt="9th Wonder ZION VII" class="wp-image-447538" srcset="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1210007375.jpg 1024w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1210007375.jpg?resize=300,212 300w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GettyImages-1210007375.jpg?resize=768,543 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; MARCH 02: Record Producer, Record Executive, Lecturer, and Rapper 9th Wonder speaks during a panel discussion at The Recording Academy Washington DC Chapter&#8217;s Intersection of Music &amp; Sports event at the Kennedy Center on March 02, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The North Carolina producer is also a <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/362172-9th-wonder-to-teach-rap-history-at-roc-nation-school-of-music-sports-and-entertainment-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hip-hop history professor</a>, and that appreciation comes through in 9th Wonder&#8217;s artistry. Most of the beats on <em>ZION VII</em> would not sound out of place on a classic New York tape. The soul samples are creatively chopped, the drums hit in a crisp and clear way, and it results in great grooves. On <em>ZION VII</em>&#8216;s first third or so, Swank and King Draft float effortlessly over these soundscapes. The Jack Moves, Datsunn, and Jalisa also contribute verse performances to a couple of tracks.</p>



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<p>These days, 9th Wonder is building his profile through collaborations and production credits on other albums. Even <a href="/profile/dojacat" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Doja Cat</a> <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/406543-doja-cat-teases-double-album-reveals-she-wants-to-work-with-9th-wonder-and-jay-versace-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wants to hit the beat-maker up for a collab</a>. But his <em>ZION </em>series has always been about a wide collection of beats in his vault, and <em>VII </em>delivers on that precedent. After seven tracks, the remaining 23 are raw instrumentals with a pretty varied sonic pallet. Previous albums in the <em>ZION </em>series have been up to 59 tracks long, so <em>VII&#8217;</em>s actually on the shorter side.</p>



<p>The track &#8220;DontHurtSoul!!!&#8221; has a menacing manipulated vocal loop with some echoed and distant drums. Moreover, the soft, spoken word in the sample shows off 9th Wonder&#8217;s ear for eeriness and atmosphere on <em>ZION VII</em>. However, other points like &#8220;AndYouToo!!!&#8221; are much more breezy and melodic by comparison, with its bright keys and groovy percussion. Sometimes the sampling is very clean and straightforward like on &#8220;BeSuperStar!!!&#8221; Yet the very next song, &#8220;AbyssJam!!!&#8221;, takes that sample and distorts it with some chops. As such, <em>ZION VII</em> always dives into a new sound with every turn, and 9th Wonder is having a ball on that journey.</p>



<p>You can check out <em>ZION VII </em>on your preferred streaming service and also peep the tracklist for 9th Wonder&#8217;s new album below.</p>



<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tracklist</span></strong></p>



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<li>Remain!!! (feat. The Jack Moves, Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>I Saw You!!! (feat. Jalisa, Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>Waste My Time!!! (feat. Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>Lust 4 U!!! (feat. Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>All Good!!! (feat. Datsunn, Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>The Chase!!! (feat. Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>Know I!!! (feat. Swank &amp; King Draft)</li>



<li>DontHurtSoul!!!</li>



<li>BeenChanged!!!</li>



<li>704Chop!!!</li>



<li>AndYouToo!!!</li>



<li>LilSpinnaNightBag!!! </li>



<li>Tried Everything!!! </li>



<li>InMotionJam!!! </li>



<li>BeSuperStar!!!</li>



<li>AbyssJam!!!</li>



<li>GunClappaLove!!!</li>



<li>MissinYouJam!!!</li>



<li>TabunaJammy!!!</li>



<li>Sheneneh!!! </li>



<li>FonkyDanny!!!</li>



<li>WorldWindSoul!!!</li>



<li>DreamBlessed!!!</li>



<li>ForPlay!!!</li>



<li>GQSilky!!!</li>



<li>ManWomanWill!!!</li>



<li>NCSunset!!!</li>



<li>HowGoodIsIs!!!</li>



<li>IndyLaughin!!!</li>



<li>TooMuch!!!</li>
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