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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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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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newmusictalk wrote:
Music Discussion and More: http://www.newmusictalk.com/forum/index.php
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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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betoonking wrote:
Madly talented but working with the wrong crowd. What the fuck is this Lil' Jon and Chamillionaire shit?
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thisisnotjhall wrote:
He destroyed Charles Hamilton on that supersonic track
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BlackScorcese wrote:
Exodus 5.1 is the sickest shit ever!!
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betoonking wrote:
Chamillionairne, Lil Jon, Jadakiss, Wale - El Che is going to suck ass.
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YoRone22 wrote:
Man in the Mirror sucks. So does Plugg City. Blue Collar however, is fucking amazing.
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brankin wrote:
Build me up amazing
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theillestboYee wrote:
Download Rhymefest brand new diss to Charles Hamilton titled "Supersonic (Chucky Cheese)" here.
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Monster-Rain wrote:
This dude is a festival of rhymes
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superfree wrote:
dude is crazy nice
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stacieeee wrote:
underrated
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Fest TV: Live Broadcast
29 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rhymefest
I'm in the process of finishing up "El Che," and I want to share the experience with you. You can chat, interact with other fans, or simply tune in. Create your profile for free. …
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19 May 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/rhymefest
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