Uncle Snoops Army and Bobby Dee Presents Contrast Uncut Season 2 Episode 12 RHYMEFEST , is a hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician from Chicago, Illinois, whose first official album, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006. His prominent songwriting credits include co–writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks", which won the Grammy for Best Rap Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards and "New Slaves" taken from West's sixth studio album Yeezus (2013).In October, 2010, Smith announced his candidacy for Chicago's 20th ward alderman.He placed second in the February 22, 2011 election, and was defeated by incumbent Willie Cochran in the April 5, 2011 runoff election, getting 45.4% of the vote to Cochran's 54.6% He hosted a "Truth & Reconciliation" event series to enhance awareness about gun violence in Chicago.