ALBUM of the WEEK: Blue Scholars – Bayani (Redux)

by DJ asee on November 23, 2009

from Blue Scholars.com
Blue Scholars have emerged out of the erupting Northwest hip-hop scene with soulful beats, poetic yet political rhymes and a reputation for dynamic live performances. With two full-length albums and 3 EPs, the group has become one of the top West Coast independent hip hop acts, known for their energetic and always entertaining live shows and bayania world view that blends the personal and the political, but ain’t afraid to party in the process.

Emcee Geologic and DJ/producer Sabzi come from vastly different musical approaches to experiment with a unique, new sound that still echoes the classic boom-bap of a bygone era (see: A Tribe Called Quest, Digable Planets).

Prior to their collision, Geo had already begun making local rounds as a battle emcee and spoken-word poet, while Sabzi honed his skills as a classical and jazz-trained pianist while attending indie ska and punk shows.  For the rest of their bio, CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer: These are not the complete songs, just 90-second clips so you can get a feel for the music. If you like what you hear, buy the CD. If we want good hip hop to flourish, we’ve gotta support the artists.


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***NOTE – Just so you know, this is a re-release of their last album from 2007. Blue Scholars have just released OOF!, a new EP out now. We haven’t copped it yet to feature it here on GrownHeadz, but if you can’t wait, check out the whole EP FREE here from their website.

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