Muzion

Much like its forerunners did for the Bronx, L.A., Paris and Marseilles, Muzion put Montreal on the global hip-hop map. The release of Mentalité Moune Morne and its message to the world were certainly no accidentthey represented the culmination of an artistic process that saw Impossible, J. Kyll, Dramatik carry the Montreal hip-hop scene out into the light. The album showed clear vision and conscious spirit expressed through incisive lyrics over inspired beats. Initial media scepticism gave way to unanimous acclaim. A testament to multiculturalism, "La vi ti-nèg" ("A Blacks life") erased any lingering doubts: speaking of the groups origins and Quebecs Haitian expatriates, the rich soundscape was a call for unity between the various communities. The track climbed to the top of the community-radio and MusiquePlus charts. Moving from obscure clubs to bigger and better venues, the group quickly built a rock-solid reputation for itself. Soon Muzion had close to 150 live performances under its belt, and could rhyme with the best of them.



Having conquered Quebec, Muzion changed course, setting its sights on Europe. The arrival of Mentalité Moune Morne on French soil (via Warner France) would not go unnoticed eitherin the fall of 2000, Muzion rocked the house, ending its transatlantic tour with a bang at the famed Zénith in Paris opening for Kool Shen (a member of seminal French rap group NTM and founder of the IV My People hip-hop label).



The bands next opus, Jrêvolutionne ("I dream of revolution"), showed that the Muzions talent had not waned in the least. Muzion militantly campaigns all over the map with tireless sociological fervour. Muzion heartily applauds the right to be different, and also revels in the musical surprises that come with it. With this in mind, the band invited Jacob Desvarieux (of the legendary zouk group Kassav) along for a spirited ride through the Caribbean gem "Men malad yo !"



Riding on the success and acclaim of their furst two albums, Muzion have since worked with numerous industry stars. Most recently Wyclef Jean of the Fugees expressed interest in working with Muzion. As a result, they two sides work on 24 heures à vivre (24 hours to live) in French and créole and produced probanly one of the best tracks on Wyclef Jeans Creole 101 album of his Sak Pasé Records released in Canada.



Muzion is preparing what is to be the third of the Triology, a new album based on hope, pushing a positive message following their maturation. Muzion is continuing its great adventure, fusing reggae-flavoured rap, rock guitar riffs and flights of pop fancy.