Personnel include: Rhymefest (rap vocals); Mario (vocals); Kanye West, Mikkey , Q-Tip, Bump J (rap vocals). <p>Recording information: Animal House, Milwaukee, WI. <p>Chicago rapper Rhymefest made a powerful ally in Kanye West following their collaboration on the Grammy winning track "Jesus Walks." Rapper/producer West returns the favor with stellar production work and guest spots on BLUE COLLAR, Rhymefest's debut album. What you'll hear on BLUE COLLAR shouldn't surprise fans of West, or any of his contemporaries--gangsta or suburban. This is hip-hop that transcends influence, with a vitality in its beats and a laid-back yet urgent delivery designed to twist tongues and shape minds. Tracks like "Brand New," "Build Me Up" (featuring the late Ol' Dirty Bastard), and "Feva" find Rhymefest reaching out to as many audiences as he can, and succeeding on all fronts.