Crate Digging: The Long March

by Blue Scholars

On this EP, the Scholars really give more of the same, but with them, that's a very good thing.

There are eight original songs on this disk, with a remix of 'Sagaba' included. The topics are the usual stuff - blue collar rap at its best. Geologic spits about crappy jobs 'Proletariat Blues', the sad state of hip-hop 'Southside Revival', and American arrogance 'Talk Story'.

My favourite track on here is 'Commencement Day', where the Scholars shout out "the student who refuses to submit", and call the education system into question.

What I love about these guys is that they can write serious, thoughtful lyrics, and also manage to keep their songs upbeat and positive. Hip-hop can be good for your soul and mind, and enjoyable at the same time. It's a novel concept in some areas.