My Life in Three Songs: Rapper + Activist Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith

Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith on WBEZ's Morning Shift. WBEZ
Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
Che 'Rhymefest' Smith on WBEZ's Morning Shift. WBEZ

My Life in Three Songs: Rapper + Activist Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith

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Can you describe your life in just three songs? Interpret the challenge however you want — a song from your childhood, your favorite song as a teenager, a cut that got you through a tough time…or your favorite song now. Or, give us three songs that tell us who you are. Think about it. Then give our hotline a call at 855-848-5551.

In the days and weeks to come, we’ll periodically break out somebody’s picks. We start off with three songs by someone well known in Chicago, Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith. He shares three songs that define who he is.