Blue Scholars Kickstarter VIP Party

Blue Scholars are undoubtedly my favorite hip-hop artists. ย With roots from the University of Washington and made up of just “one DJ and one MC, ” they’ve always made music that speaks to me, not just through the beats and lyrics, but also through the connection I have as a Filipino American and University of Washington alumnus. ย To raise money for their latest album, “Cinemetropolis,” they used Kickstarter to “sign a record deal with the people.” ย I gladly pledged money to help produce their album, and as a pledger, I was able to join Blue Scholars for their album appreciation party on June 15th. ย I brought my cousin Wence with me and it was a concert we both would never forget.
The night started out very chill. ย We were welcomed into the Theater Off Jackson by a full bar, couches, chairs, and a white sheet in the middle of the room with a video playing on it. ย As it turned out, the video being played had people overlaid onto it from the room next door. ย Everyone who decided to brave being projected into the middle of the room would be recorded and replayed during the premiere concerts over the weekend. ย Not long after Wence and I settled in, both Geo (the MC) and Sabzi (the DJ) came out from a back room and just went around to everyone, introducing themselves and conversing. ย Not long afterward, a line formed to talk to Geo while Sabzi just did his own thing walking around the room. ย After meeting most of everyone there, they said down for a question and answer session about the new album, specific songs and lyrics, and the duo’s future. ย Blue Scholars then ended the night with one of the best concerts I’ve ever witnessed in person.
I rushed to get the photos processed and was able to submit a few to be published on the Seattle Weekly’s website. ย You can find these photos here:
https://www.seattleweekly.com/slideshow/blue-scholars-vip-party-theater-off-jackson-33576391/
I met a ton of people that night, and unfortunately ran out of business cards. ย Hopefully those who did get my business card are reading this now! ย I also received a lot of requests to put these photos up on Flickr, so here are the links to both my SmugMug gallery and Flickr set:
https://verdugo.smugmug.com/Events/Blue-Scholars-Cinemetropolis/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/arminausejo/sets/72157626987127616/
And finally of course, some personal favorites of mine below. ย Big thanks to guest photographers who graciously took photos of Wence and I with Geo and Sabzi!
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