Mars Ill, the duo of manCHILD and DJ Dust, present the fourth and final installment of the Earplug EP series off of Ill Boogie Records entitled, "Blue Collar Sessions." The EP begins with introductory "Live From Atlantis," providing a quick glimpse of life in Atlanta, past and present, through the eyes of manCHILD. "2 Steps" is my personal favorite as manCHILD runs through three bios, including one of himself, chronicling their daily lives. Each person feels they are only "two steps away from where they need to be." The song is somewhat depressing, as it not only points out the harshness of some people's lives, but forces you to acknowledge the fact that some of them are completely delusional in the idea that they can reach their goal continuing the same routine. Dust provides an ample landscape powered by a mix of guitar licks and an almost siren like sound resonating in the background.

"Redefine" brings more undaunted visions as Mars Ill stakes their claim to cause you to redefine how music makes you feel. While it's a bold statement, the group's sincerity almost has you believing them outright that they will soon succeed in their goals. "The Siren Song" erupts with a drum pattern reminiscent of Company Flow's "8 Steps to Perfection" layered overtop with a crooning voice sample as both manChild and Jax drop dope verses. "The Badlands" ends off the EP with thoughts on changing your life for the better and few lines alluding to the events of 9/11.

All in this entire EP is a very well tailored production with poignant messages on social ills littered with idealistic views that we can change things. "Blue Collar Sessions" is a perfect name as Mars Ill shows a penchant for speaking on certain problems in society and placing themselves right in the middle of the issue, often referencing personal experiences and beliefs to illustrate the picture, showing that they are not just preaching from a soapbox, but are right there with us on the front lines.