My new song “Mermaid” is about being with a beautiful woman who I can’t breathe with. Ultimately, she ends up killing me because she hates my world & I can’t live in hers.
Here is a link to the song: http://bit.ly/cVAXkD
Directed by Bryan Carr & Francis Kmiecik
http://capturescratch.tumblr.com
Model: Monica Miyagi
Stylist: Janet Schultz
Icebreaker: Mike Schatz
Pool Boy: Enrique Figueroa
Rhymefest performs in the name of Chicago’s youth at Barrio Bonito’s
First Annual Benefit Concert!
Destroy x Rebuild
Friday, September 24, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Crimson Lounge 333 North Dearborn Street
$25.00 online, $35.00 door (Click here for tickets -
http://barriobonito.wordpress.com/)
This is Rhymefest’s first Chicago performance in a while and it’s for
a good cause! The last Chicago performance was at Northwestern University in June. Be sure to participate in the silent…
The history of DJ Babu in Ruby Hornet Closed Session featuring GLC, Rhymefest, & ADad
I want to invite you to create a pictorial video for a new song that I’m about to release called “Mermaid.”
Basically, you put together a series of pictures based on the lyrics of the song. I will post all of the entries on my site, and allow fans to comment on them.
If you are interested, e-mail capturedbyamermaid@yahoo.com, I will send you the song and once you’re done you can send the link to the video and we’ll post it up.
The deadline to submit your video is Friday,…
Closed Sessions: DJ Babu Edition
“We ended up with a beat that… probably a lot of people wouldn’t even expect that I would have done.”
We’re proud to present the latest in our Closed Sessions documentary series featuring none other than DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples and The Beat Junkies. Flipping the script, DJ Babu made the producer the focus of this Closed Session and rather than an emcee going through the Closed Sessions production catalog, it was Babu who paged through our Rolodex of talented Chicago artists for which to collaborate. DJ Babu centered on up and comer ADaD as well as veterans GLC and Rhymefest. In a marathon session that stretched over 12 hours, two studios, and served as the last Closed Session at the old SoundScape Studios (RIP 2010 S. Wabash), DJ Babu, GLC, and Rhymefest created a soon to be classic, “Bionic Jaws”. With a heavy bass, and biting chorus, “Bionic Jaws” is the ultimate answer to those that just can’t stop running their mouth and also represents the coming together of storied veterans of both the Chicago and L.A. Hip Hop scenes.
The documentary below tells the story of “Bionic Jaws”, and what happened during the Closed Session with DJ Babu. The full song will be available for free download on August 16th via RubyHornet.com and Closed Sessions.com.
Caption: My Son Solomon at the EA Games: Need for Speed Event
Last Saturday was a momentous occasion for father and son. It was officially the first time we kicked it in the club together. Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Damn Fest, you’re old enough to have a son whose old enough to get in the club? Well, not exactly. My son Solomon is 11 years old, but he wasn’t too young to attend the Need for Speed Race or Chase Event at The Debonair Social Club in Chicago. As soon as we…
I decided to host a “One Arm Push Up” Challenge on Facebook. Since I hold the world record, I thought it’d be a fun challenge and I threw in a “Red Tape” for the prize.
Here is the first brave soul to take on the challenge Hugh Duckworth:
Josh Vineyard (aka B Boy Elusive) challenged Hugh and killed it!
Here is the original record-breaking video:
Anybody else want to jump in on this challenge? Upload your video to youtube and…
Rhymefest is the first and only rapper to ever appear on “Chicago Tonight” which airs on WTTW Channel 11. He made his second appearance this week, with host Phil Ponce. Rhymefest discusses the importance of personal responsibility, his new album and ended the appearance with two acapella performances of “Letter” and “Exadus 5.1.”
Here is the direct link: http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight/video/29CTTofQhutALrph12qVlmW6On_SCgJ7/
Check out my new video for “One Hand Push Up” directed by Konee Rok:
We’re not sure if this is a new recording or a unreleased one, but its always good to hear some Lauryn Hill. download “Repercussions” here.
