Revolution is a word often thrown around but rarely represented accurately. Projects and people are often characterized as being revolutionary, but sadly they often fail to create any significant change or sustain any noteworthy impact. A true revolutionary change must begin with a determined introspective investigation. Rhymefest understands this. He has for quite some time and with his decision to no longer be referred to as Rhymefest but instead his true name of Che, he is taking the necessary steps to demonstrate to the world the revolution that he has been taking a part of. Without rehashing stories about how he got his start or trying to have him speak on projects he is unable to speak on (Kanye West for instance), URB focused on the issue of most precedence: The Revolution of Rhymefest. URB caught up with Fest to discuss his most recent project, his personal revolution, and the potential of his involvement in a hip-hop super group. …MORE
We’re not sure which of the super-producers (Kanye? Just Blaze? Mark Ronson? DJ Premier?)laced this particular cut off Chicago rapper Rhymefest’s new album, El Che, but it is fuuuunkay! RF spits knowledge about the bogus preachers promising wealth and happiness (for the cost of a tithe) that preys on the poor and minorities, but does it in a way that’s pretty darn funny. The definition of hip-hop in our book.
The Grammy-winning artist includes guests Saigon, Little Brother and Production from Scram Jones, S1, BKS and Terry Hunter on the upcoming record. In anticipation of the release, fans can expect a mixtape to drop in April, DANGEROUS: 5-18.” We can also expect Rhymefest to go all-out because his new hook up with dN|Be Entertainment allows him to flex those creative muscles; in other words, take a listen to “Talk My Shit,” “One Arm Push Up” and Scram Jones produced “Give It To Me” f/Saigon & Adad for some corporate-bashing. Phonte comes in on “Say Whassup” and “Prosperity” and “How High” has Little Brother and Darien Brockington. Tracklisting and tourdates after the jump.



























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