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: 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 auction & door raffle!

About Barrio Bonito:
Barrio Bonito is a passion driven organization founded on a
comprehensive model for Arts, Community, Entrepreneurship and Hope,
constructed to pioneer innovation in Social Enterprise. Barrio
Bonito’s ultimate goal is to develop and showcase the artistic talents
of low-income urban youth and help cultivate their talents and
interests into a sustainable career.

Barrio Bonito is a nonprofit (Illinois Corp.) fashion retail boutique
that employs low-income urban youth from underserved communities.
This retail boutique serves as the training grounds for an extensive
career development program for youth participants. All revenue from
retail sales is used to finance the operations of the career
development program. This innovative business model capitalizes on a
socially conscious shopping theory to create a self-sustaining
nonprofit venture.

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, September 17, 2010.

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 arrived, EA (Electronic Arts) games made sure it was all decked out. Two actual Lamborghinis were parked outside with beautiful scantily clad models accessorizing them. Of course they wanted to get a few photo snaps of me on the red carpet, which was all right by me. It was one of those rare occasions where a child can actually look at their parents as “super cool.” However, Solomon did not come to admire my fanfare. He was very anxious to get inside and see what this new game had to offer.

He actually has been playing Need for Speed since he was five years old. Hell, I’ve been playing it since the late 90s when I think it first hit the shelves. A great race car/cop chase game never gets played out. As we walked into the venue, wide screen TVs and Playstation counsels were everywhere. Definitely not a shortage of opportunity for anyone who wanted to play. We were quickly ushered into the lower half of the club where a suite was set up, complete with plush couches and open bar drinks. A controller was placed in my hand, as well as Solomon’s. Media cameras were on and ready to record my first experience with this game. How could they be sure I was even going to like it? The game play looked a bit complicated from the previews I was able to catch a glimpse of. As one of the EA reps coached us through the controls and mechanics of how to play – it became less scary.

In this game, you can be the officer or the criminal. As the officer, you have an array of options at your disposal to corner your suspect. You can call in choppers to mark his whearabouts & slow him down, or even create road blocks. As the criminal, you can dip off into wooded areas and wait for the officer to pass you as you turn around the other way for the quick getaway. The whole point of the game is simple – create distance between yourself and the officer before he damages your car and arrests you. My first go around, I was the criminal. It seemed very easy to get away – especially when you first play the game – dipping off, spinning around, hitting the very quick “boost” that your car is equipped with. As play continued, and Solomon became more comfortable with the control, everything became more even, until eventually, I found myself being arrested with every escape attempt.

There have been a lot of race car games hitting the shelves lately. I can comfortably say, Need for Speed Race or Chase is the most fun. It hits the shelves in November. Solomon and I played the game for at least two hours before we separated and played other people. Altogether, about 3 ½ hours at the club playing Need for Speed isn’t bad for your first time at the club.

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 send it to me via Facebook or e-mail rhymefestassistant@gmail.com.

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 “Exodus 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:

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.

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 into the studio audience to interact with fans. Rhymefest promises to top that performance with the help of legendary guest DJ Spinderella and the world-renowed Chicago-based band Zzaje.
With El Che finally being released on iTunes overseas, Rhymefest is not letting up with his worldwide promotion of this independent release. Staying true to his promise to deliver a video for every song on El Che, Rhymefest will continue releasing more Konee Rok directed visuals for his critically acclaimed second album.

For interviews or booking, please contact Donnie at rhymefestassistant@gmail.com.

Below you will find the videos for five songs off of “El Che.” Stay tuned, more videos coming soon! All four videos were directed by Konee Rok (@KoneeRok) http://koneerok.com/.

Track 7: Prosperity

Track 2: T.M.S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzTzh4XVx4

Track 3: Say Wassup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr5oH9Oe0gA&feature=related

Track 10: Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOc9EWFWQQ

Track 13: Give It To Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZU1YoBTu8M

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FOR “LETTER” FEAT. JOHN MAYER (Directed by Court Dunn):