Former substitute teacher turned rapper and Grammy winner, hip-hop artist Rhymefest is poised to release his major label debut album ‘Blue Collor’ on July 11^th.

With the lyrical fierceness of hip-hop great Kool G Rap, the humor of hip-hop artist Biz Markie, and the storytelling brilliance of hip-hop lyricist Slick Rick, the next big name on the hip-hop scene Rhymefests’ album is being highly anticipated by the hip-hop community.

Since winning a Grammy in 2004 for co-writing the hip-hop song "Jesus Walks," for rapper Kanye West, along with the release of his first single (and Dave Meyers-directed video) "Brand New," -- and countless exclusive mixtapes in between -- Rhymefest has been dubbed the "one to watch" by critics and fans alike.

With the release of Blue Collar on July 11^th, Rhymefest will showcase his lyrical veracity and versatility and live up to all the accolades.

Representing the everyday working man - from the office clerk to the construction worker – ‘Blue Collar’ is an opus of real stories for and about everyday, real people.

The hip-hop artist Rhymefest offers a thought provoking and sometimes humorous look at today's society with topics ranging from the war in Iraq on "Bullet" featuring Citizen Cope to failing relationships on "All Girls Cheat" featuring J Records label mate Mario.

Other stand out songs include "Fever," "Devil's Pie," "Dynomite," "Sister" and "Build Me Up" featuring the late great member of the hip-hop click Wu Tang – hip-hop artist Ol'' Dirty Bastard.

Producers on Blue Collar include Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO-ID, Cool & Dre, Mike Payne & John Henry (Animal House Productions) and Emile.

Watch for the album Blue Collar on shelves July 11, 2006.