Rhymefest: Biography

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• Discography
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Birth Name:

Che Smith

Born:

Jan 1, 1977 in Chicago, IL

Genres:

Rap & Hip-Hop Music, Gangsta and Hardcore Rap Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Artistic Quality

Low

Ratings Guide

The Chicago, ILbased Rhymefest first gained national attention as the cosongwriter of Kanye West's Grammywinning "Jesus Walks." His association with West actually went back several years prior to that; the MC's independentlyreleased Raw Dawg, issued in 2001, was produced entirely by a prefame West. Later signed to Mark Ronson's Jdistributed Allido label, Rhymefest put together Blue Collar for a late 2005 release date. Its first single, "Brand New," also featured production work from West, as well as extensive assistance from No I.D (Common, GUnit).

- Andy Kellman, All Music Guide