American Idol gives boost to Seattle’s underground hip-hop scene

Posted on July 8, 2007 
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RA Scion and DJ Sabzi, Common MarketRA Scion of Common Market, one of this Seattle’s most popular rappers, has a day job as a custodian.

But, given his recent appearances on stage with American Idol finalist Blake Lewis and Sir Mix-A-Lot, the quality of Common Market’s debut album and the buzz surrounding Seattle’s underground hip hop scene, but this won’t be for long.

Common Market is one of two talented, politically minded rap duos in Seattle anchored by the producer DJ Sabzi. The other group, Blue Scholars, has just released its third CD, Bayani.

Blake Lewis, the beat-boxing finalist of American Idol, spent a generous amount of time during his downtown homecoming concert urging thousands of fans to check out the Blue Scholars and Common Market. RA Scion rapped on stage over Lewis’ beat-boxing, as did Sir Mix-A-Lot. That night, Lewis – who also wore a Blue Scholars shirt on American Idol – performed at a show celebrating the upcoming nationwide release of Bayani.

RA Scion met Sabzi through their shared religion, the Bahá’í Faith. The Bahá’í Faith is a religion founded by Bahá’u'lláh in 19th century Persia. There are around six million Bahá’ís in more than 200 countries around the world.

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