Rhymefest

Rhymefest's recently released Blue Collar was not only one of the most consistent hip-hop albums of the year, but it also provides further proof that Chicago is quickly becoming the epicenter for politically aware, stylistically balanced hip-hop. We recently chopped it up with the rapper who once defeated Eminem in a freestyle battle about his hometown, his lifelong friendship with Kanye West and his thoughts about returning balance to the hip-hop world. A Rhapsody exclusive!