BLUE SCHOLARS in Augusta

MySpace is hosting an exclusive listening party for the new Common Market album at http://www. myspace. com/commonmarket

the album is also available exclusively at iTunes - and is already #17 on the iTunes hip hop/ rap chart

Common Market is RA Scion and DJ/ Producer Sabzi (also of Blue Scholars).
Check it now!

Blue Scholars on Tour in the Northeast

Jul 31 2008 7:00P
Highline Ballroom w/ Hieroglyphics New York, New York

Aug 1 2008 9:00P
Jerky’s Live Music Hall w/ Hieroglyphics Providence, Rhode Island

Aug 2 2008 9:00P
The Asylum w/ Hieroglyphics Portland, Maine

Aug 3 2008 8:30P
Higher Ground w/ Hieroglyphics Burlington, Vermont

Aug 5 2008 8:00P
Babylon w/ Hieroglyphics Ottawa, Ontario

Aug 6 2008 8:00P
The Mod Club w/ Hieroglyphics Toronto, Ontario

Aug 7 2008 8:00P
The Salt Lounge w/ Hieroglyphics London, Ontario

Aug 8 2008 8:00P
Blind Pig w/ Hieroglyphics Ann Arbor, Michigan

Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Skully’s Music Diner w/ Hieroglyphics Columbus, Ohio

Aug 10 2008 8:00P
Abbey Pub w/ Hieroglyphics Chicago, Illinois

Aug 12 2008 8:00P
The High Noon Saloon w/ Hieroglyphics Madison, Wisconsin

Aug 13 2008 8:00P
First Avenue w/ Hieroglyphics Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aug 14 2008 8:00P
The Waiting Room w/ Hieroglyphics Omaha, Nebraska

Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Fox Theatre w/ Hieroglyphics Boulder, Colorado

Aug 16 2008 9:00P
Urban Lounge w/ Hieroglyphics Salt Lake City, Utah

Aug 23 2008 6:00P
University of Idaho - Tower Lawn Moscow, Idaho

Sep 6 2008 1:00P
Rock The Bells Festival at The Gorge George, Washington

Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Fillmore w/ Del & Hieroglyphics San Francisco, California

Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Senator Theatre w/Hieroglyphics Chico, California

Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Colonial Theatre w/Hieroglyphics Sacramento, California

Sep 22 2008 8:00P
Midtown w/ Aesop Rock & Hieroglyphics Bend, Oregon

Sep 23 2008 8:00P
Mcdonald Theatre w/Hieroglyphics & Lafa Taylor Eugene, Oregon

Sep 24 2008 7:00P
Roseland w/Hieroglyphics Portland, Oregon

Sep 26 2008 8:00P
Showbox at the Market w/Hieroglyphics Seattle, Washington

Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Showbox at the Market w/Hieroglyphics Seattle, Washington

Sep 28 2008 8:00P
Richard’s on Richards w/Hieroglyphics Vancouver, British Columbia

Sep 29 2008 8:00P
Element Nightclub w/Hieroglyphics Victoria, British Columbia

Oct 1 2008 8:00P
New Oasis w/Hieroglyphics Sparks, Nevada

Oct 2 2008 7:00P
The Catalyst w/Hieroglyphics Santa Cruz, California

Blue Scholars join The Legendary Hieroglyphics to Combine Fashion & Music On 45 Date, Three Month-Long "Freshly Dipped Tour"

05.07.2008

Expo of cutting-edge music and fashion features the debut of the Hiero Jeans clothing line

(May 7, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY) In celebration of its 10th anniversary as an independent label and hip-hop collective, Hiero Imperium announced details for a massive North American tour that will span from mid-summer into fall, joining with Blue Scholars who have been lighting up the underground coming out of Seattle. As creators of classic music and trailblazers in the entertainment business and technology fields, the Hiero crew and label have grown to represent more than just hip-hop music. Since its inception in the late 70's, hip-hop culture has permeated mainstream consciousness and its influence has infiltrated fashion, sports, and entertainment on a global scale. Combining elements of fashion and music, The Freshly Dipped Tour is a nod to Hiero Imperium's prolific past ten years as indie hip-hop industry leaders as well as to the bright future of Hiero Imperium. The 3-month long tour, which runs from July through October, includes spot dates all across the US, as well as select dates in Canada.

"We are putting this tour together to thank our fans for their years of loyal support, expose them to our new projects including our brand-new lifestyle line, Hiero Jeans (www.hierojeans.com), and to celebrate the ways that hip-hop style has influenced the fashion world," explained Hiero Imperium CEO Tajai Massey.

Joining the tour and building on the trends set by The Hieroglyphics will be Seattle's Blue Scholars, who are hugely popular in the Northwest hip-hop scene and have been breaking out nationally since the release of their 2007 release “Bayani” on MassLine/ Rawkus. Both groups are known for their strong live shows, and represent the best hip-hop the West Coast has to offer. Hiero Imperium will also debut a special, limited edition Freshly Dipped Tour 7” this summer. Available exclusively at the shows, the 7” will include a Hieroglyphics remix of a Blue Scholars track and a Blue Scholars remix of a Hiero track. Also available at the shows will be a selection of Hiero Jeans denim and shirts, and special edition Blue Scholars gear.

The Lineup:

Hieroglyphics: Souls of Mischief (Tajai, A Plus, Phesto, Opio), Casual, Pep Love, and Domino. Opio's new album Vulture's Wisdom, Volume One in stores in July
Blue Scholars: MassLine/ Rawkus. New album to be released June 2007, new EP Butter & Gun$ out now. Video and single for "Loyalty" in rotation on MTVu
Prince Ali: Eye 5/Hiero Imperium. New album Curb Side Service in stores now. Video for “The Majors feat. Casual, Planet Asia and Keith Murray" in rotation on MTV and BET
Musab: Rhymesayers Entertainment Founder, Hiero Imperium. New album Slicks Box in stores now
Knobody: Bumpin Muzic, Hiero Imperium. Album Tha Cle

New Blue Scholars EP BUTTER&GUN$ is for sale now at iTunes.

Check out the new video for "Loyalty" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHDyPvF0KL8

And watch the Blue Scholars' tour dates - we'll be announcing an amazing national tour next week!