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Che Smith (born July 6, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is a Grammy Award winning American hip hop artist signed to Mark Ronson’s Allido Records. In 2006 he released his debut album Blue Collar, and is expected to release his second album, titled El Che, sometime in 2009. In 2005 he won a Grammy Award for the Best Rap Song, along with Kanye West, for his contribution in writing Jesus Walks.
He gained attention because his lyrics were both witty and honest, and addressed the daily struggles that the average working person goes through, and not the over-glorified life of a drug dealer or clubgoer. He returned to Scribble Jam in 2003, where he defeated Yo Momma’s Pimp to capture the title. Rhymefest was born July 6, 1977 on the south side of Chicago in Jeffrey Manor. Although he dropped out of South Shore High School, he would go on to earn his GED and even enroll in college at Columbia College in Chicago to study radio broadcasting at night school. He also worked as a substitute teacher to inner-city preschoolers at the time. In addition to all this, he was also building a reputation as one of the better known freestyle battle rappers in the Midwest. After enrolling at Columbia however, he learned his girlfriend was pregnant. He married her and moved to Indianapolis because she had been attending Purdue University in nearby West Lafayette.
He gained attention because his lyrics were both witty and honest, and addressed the daily struggles that the average working person goes through, and not the over-glorified life of a drug dealer or clubgoer. He returned to Scribble Jam in 2003, where he defeated Yo Momma’s Pimp to capture the title. Rhymefest was born July 6, 1977 on the south side of Chicago in Jeffrey Manor. Although he dropped out of South Shore High School, he would go on to earn his GED and even enroll in college at Columbia College in Chicago to study radio broadcasting at night school. He also worked as a substitute teacher to inner-city preschoolers at the time. In addition to all this, he was also building a reputation as one of the better known freestyle battle rappers in the Midwest. After enrolling at Columbia however, he learned his girlfriend was pregnant. He married her and moved to Indianapolis because she had been attending Purdue University in nearby West Lafayette.
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Shoutbox
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SammySteez wrote:
He like scrapped half the tracks and put them on The Manual cause they all leaked, a message to anyone who delays an album for that long 'ahem' dre. Check out the Mark Ronson, Rhymefest mixtape.
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thisisnotjhall wrote:
Is El Che ever coming?
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mhunke wrote:
Godddd sooooo fucking underrated omgggg. Blue Collar is so fucking amazing!!! [2]
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SushiX wrote:
El Che - The Manual is my favorite mixtape of this year...El Che is gonna be ill
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Ms_Vanessa_S wrote:
Fever <3333
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MetulHead wrote:
I never really listened to him, but I was sure he would blow up.
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CocoaDusted wrote:
Tito the Frog!
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YoRone22 wrote:
Godddd sooooo fucking underrated omgggg. Blue Collar is so fucking amazing!!!
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Ellzey3 wrote:
Rhymefest is dope as hell.
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Cooper- wrote:
I slept on Fest for way too long. Fuckin sick.
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Davviid wrote:
WHY DO YOU BUILD ME UP
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helloboogieoogi wrote:
MAN IN THE MIRROR IS ON EVERYONES MIND NOW ITS SAD A TRAGEDY IS NEEDED FOR GREATNESS TO BE SHOWN
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s7nikal wrote:
Man in the Mirror is so appropriate for this time....'Fest put it down & he did it while MJ was still alive. R.I.P. MJ
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itsjohnnysworld wrote:
I have a new found musical respect for fest after what happened yesterday, and seeing that it didnt take mike passing away for him to do a dedication album in his honor.
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teflon_hearted wrote:
If this guy would work with half way decent artists, he would be great, but Kanye, Lil Jon, Chamillionaire just ain't cutting it.
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TORthecavewomen wrote:
man in the mirror is the shit! well mixed, rad samples, one of the sweetest mixed tapes i've heard in a long time... anyone got any other suggestions???
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K-Willa wrote:
yes it's really awesome
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mhunke wrote:
The Manual is great
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MzWest13 wrote:
I heard rumors 'El Che' is getting pushed back again! It was slated for a June 2009 release, but Fest went back to the studio (apparently) after tracks were leaked at the end of last year. If you want the album dropped, send J Records a note and tell them to release it already!
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PacoXI wrote:
One of the most underrated MCs out there
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News
El Che Motorcycle Diaries
17 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rhymefest
Rather than staying in plush hotels during the tour, I have decided to stay with fans. For those fans who are chosen to participate we will film the experience as I share music & conversation & you . …
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