Blue Scholars hip hop outfit to perform at The Loft

HONOLULU — On Saturday, July 9, the Ethnic Studies Student Association at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and The Night Marchers will host the Blue Scholars live in Hawai‘i, as they perform tracks from their new highly anticipated LP, Cinémetropolis, at The Loft in Chinatown.

This concert marks the third visit to the islands for the dynamic, Seattle-based, hip hop duo comprised of Geo, the MC, and Sabzi, the DJ/Producer.  Their new album, Cinémetropolis, has been described as a “visual soundtrack,” and exemplifies their growth and maturity through its soulful beats and engaging lyrics.

Opening for Blue Scholars is LA-based artist, Bambu, who is coming off of his “Smugglers Tour.”  In addition, a number of local hip hop acts will be joining Bambu to open up the concert. 

Geo, Sabzi and Bambu will be participating in a three-day “talk story” event at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, prior to the July 9th concert.  Entitled “Rise Up! Represent!” the “talk story” will focus on student leadership and community organizing.

ESSA is a student organization from multidisciplinary backgrounds that works in collaboration with the Ethnic Studies (ES) Department at the University of Hawai‛i at Mānoa.  ESSA also functions independently to bring enjoyable, social activities and events that allow students and the community to interact with and engage in a dialogue about culture, identity, and socio-political issues that are explored in ES courses and in everyday life.

The Night Marchers is a collective of Hawaii rappers striving to master the art of the emcee. On a daily basis, the collective spends their time marching to various cyphers all over the island and making good music for Hawaii’s “hip-hop heads.”

The Blue Scholars
Saturday, July 9, 9:00 p.m.
The Loft
115 N. Hotel Street
18 and over.  No shorts (for men) or slippers, the dress code is fully enforced.
Presale $10, $15 at the door.