September 2010
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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 http://www.halfanese.com Model: Monica Miyagi Stylist: Janet Schultz Icebreaker:...
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August 2010
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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...
Aug 28th
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The history of DJ Babu in Ruby Hornet Closed Session featuring GLC, Rhymefest, & ADad
Aug 18th
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...
Aug 18th
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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...
Aug 17th
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...
Aug 12th
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...
Aug 8th
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:...
Aug 6th
Check out my new video for “One Hand Push Up” directed by Konee Rok:
Aug 4th
July 2010
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Jul 31st
adamstevens22: boomstyles.com RH Inspired By: Rhymefest’s “Chicago” http://dlvr.it/2q67t
Jul 30th
Here is a full clip of Rhymefest performing “City Is Falling” on Jimmy Kimmel Live – July 28th. Here is a link to Rhymefest performing “Celebration” on Jimmy Kimmel Live – July 28th.
Jul 29th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-7-18) →
Reggie Watts (25) Janelle Monáe (20) Big Boi (17) Rhymefest (14) Spoon (10) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz soulfulsock:
Jul 28th
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RHYMEFEST RETURNS TO JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE TO PROMOTE EL CHE Rapper Embarks on Global Media Blitz to Push Sophomore Album CHICAGO – Grammy Award winner Rhymefest is set to return to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday July 28, 2010 to promote his new album El Che. Rhymefest’s last appearance on Jimmy Kimmel resulted in a much talked about impromptu freestyle session, which saw the Chicago emcee jump...
Jul 27th
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Jul 26th
nicola parisi art: a dose of planetary fire... →
on one of the opening pages of searching for the sound: my life with the grateful dead, phil lesh quotes henry miller: “music is planetary fire, an irreducible which is all sufficient; it is theslate-writing of the gods.” lesh’s book is one that i haven’t gotten around to reading (regretfully,…
Jul 21st
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-7-11) →
soulfulsock: Rhymefest (12) Big Boi (12) Flying Lotus (9) The Flaming Lips (7) Queens of the Stone Age (4) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jul 20th
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“We can check into a 5-star hotel, sleeping with our clothes on, waiting to...”
– Rhymefest (via quijanovalgerard)
Jul 20th
Live Corinthians 13.: "imma do what i do, so, do... →
Oh, and if you ever want to read any of the books I quote, I probably have purchased half of my book collection because of one line that has been on a blog…
Jul 9th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-6-27) →
The Roots (109) Major Lazer & La Roux ft. Amanda Blank (12) Ziggi (11) Major Lazer & La Roux (11) Rhymefest (10) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz “keemod:”
Jul 9th
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Jul 8th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-6-27) →
Minus the Bear (47) P.O.S. (18) Rhymefest (16) The Roots (14) Doomtree (14) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz “chazmcbro:”
Jul 8th
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TODAY IS Rhymefest Birthday
Jul 6th
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Jul 5th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-6-27) →
FROM: soulfulsock: Rhymefest (66) Janelle Monáe (20) Drake (13) Beach House (12) Lead Belly (7) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jul 5th
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June 2010
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@rhymefest ** Hot Lyrics Alert** "You missing the... →
@rhymefest ** Hot Lyrics Alert** “You missing the biggest moment like Obama grandmother!” Fyreeeeeeeeeeeee #Chicago  - chicagx:
Jun 30th
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Recovery & Thank Me Later + Rhymefest & Travis...
Recovery  (Retail) Thank me later (Retail rip) El Che (Retail) Lazarus (Retail)
Jun 30th
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Jun 29th
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RT @PasteMagazine: Read our review of Rhymefest’s rather great new album, El Che: http://bit.ly/a2fDqY  - themusicparade:
Jun 29th
time to listen to new music Discovery - LP The Beach Boys - Greatest Hits Rhymefest - El Che Eminem - Recovery Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Louis Armstrong - 22 Greatest Hits Will Smith - Willinium DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper, Homebase & their Greatest Hits & old music SOOO much Jill Scott Friendly Fires - Friendly Fires Common Like...
Jun 28th
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Jun 26th
Listenbolagoodness: Rhymefest- All Girls Cheat sick...
Jun 26th