Rhymefest Sets July 11 Date For 'Blue Collar'
Grammy Award winning writer and MC, Rhymefest, has signed to Allido/J Records to release his highly anticipated album, Blue Collar.
Production credits on the album, which hits stores July 11, include Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO-ID, Cool & Dre, Mike Payne and John Henry (Animal House Productions) and Emile.
Rhymefest co-wrote West's hit "Jesus Walks," from West's debut album, The College Dropout. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, while The College Dropout earned Album of the Year in 2004.
Since the release of his first single "Brand New" along with countless mixtapes and a Grammy Award, Rhymefest has been dubbed the "one to watch" by critics and fans alike.
According to Rhymefest, the aptly titled Blue Collar is a reflection of everyday, real people. Rhymefest offers an introspective look into the war in Iraq on the track "Bullet," featuring Citizen Cope.
The rapper also explains the trouble with failing relationships in "All Girls Cheat," which features J Records label mate Mario. Other songs on the album include "Fever," "Devil's Pie," "Dynomite," "Sister" and "Build Me Up," featuring the late Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Rhymefest began touring in the beginning of the summer with Method Man, Little Brother and Common to support Blue Collar.
Upcoming tour dates and venues will be announced soon.
Production credits on the album, which hits stores July 11, include Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO-ID, Cool & Dre, Mike Payne and John Henry (Animal House Productions) and Emile.
Rhymefest co-wrote West's hit "Jesus Walks," from West's debut album, The College Dropout. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, while The College Dropout earned Album of the Year in 2004.
Since the release of his first single "Brand New" along with countless mixtapes and a Grammy Award, Rhymefest has been dubbed the "one to watch" by critics and fans alike.
According to Rhymefest, the aptly titled Blue Collar is a reflection of everyday, real people. Rhymefest offers an introspective look into the war in Iraq on the track "Bullet," featuring Citizen Cope.
The rapper also explains the trouble with failing relationships in "All Girls Cheat," which features J Records label mate Mario. Other songs on the album include "Fever," "Devil's Pie," "Dynomite," "Sister" and "Build Me Up," featuring the late Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Rhymefest began touring in the beginning of the summer with Method Man, Little Brother and Common to support Blue Collar.
Upcoming tour dates and venues will be announced soon.
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