blue scholar 

Someone with a scholarly degree who still has to work a blue collar job.

We have degrees from Penn, yet here we are, working manual labor. Talk about being blue scholar exemplified.

blue scholar by Wordsworthl3ss June 7, 2017

Blue Scholars 

(taken from the offical Blue Scholars website: bluescholars.com)

In homage to hip-hop's empirical formula - one DJ & one MC, and duos such as Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gangstarr and Blackalicious, the Blue Scholars embody the chemistry that made these groups so consistent not only on wax, but live on stage as well. What results is the blend of poetic, raw vocal delivery with melodic boom-bap and turntablism, painted with politics and preservation. Residing where the hustle and the struggle coincide, Blue Scholars craft the soundtrack for everyday folks with everyday problems seeking everyday release.
After dropping one full-length album (Blue Scholars LP, 2005) and an EP (The Long March, 2005) the Blue Scholars have emerged as the latest in a long line of torchbearers for Seattle and greater Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene. The duo formed in early 2002 after ciphers and sessions in a makeshift attic-bedroom-studio in Seattle's University District, where emcee Geologic and DJ/producer Sabzi came from vastly different musical approaches to collide. One a distinguished battle emcee and poet, the other a former punk/ska drummer and jazz-trained pianist, the duo's backgrounds laid the foundation for a versatile combination of beats and rhymes at once political and personal.

Since 2002, the duo has become renowned live show veterans, rocking nearly 200 shows with the likes of De La Soul, Immortal Technique, The Coup, Zion I, One Be Lo, Soul Position, Slick Rick and Spearhead. The mass appeal of their live show has brought them to many diverse venues - from labor organizing conferences and youth-run community center shows to playing the main stage at Sasquatch! (2006) and Bumbershoot (2006).

In June 2006, Blue Scholars joined forces with Common Market (emcee RA Scion and DJ Sabzi) and emcee Gabriel Teodros (of Abyssinian Creole) to launch MASS LINE MEDIA, a new artist-run independent record label.

BLUE SCHOLARS DISCOGRAPHY
2004-02 Blue Scholars LP
2005-06 Blue Scholars LP (expanded re-release)
2005-09 Freewheelin/Bruise Brothers/No Rest For the Weary 12"
2005-12 The Long March EP

Person A: Whats Blue Scholars?
Person B: One of the best Hip-Hop groups in Seattle.

Blue Scholars by Whosnutzson September 18, 2008

blue scholars 

probably the best hip-hop group ever. comin out of seattle they won't sound like much until you grab one of their cds because they are amazing. the blue scholars are goin on tour around the US right now with hieroglyphics who are amazing too so check it out.

Dude: Hey man did you hear the blue scholars are comin to Seattle next week?
Man: dude! i had tickets for them last year!

blue scholars by i a n g May 25, 2008