The Epic is almost complete…stay tuned for samples.

Even if you already have the album, grab another one from FatBeats.com who recently added yours truly to their catalog! They are selling hardcopies of Freezing World for the low low.

Holler!

If you want to get a hard copy of the new Freezing World CD for the collection (or Trail Mix and Medicine for that matter)…o maybe you just want to grab a hoodie, shirt, or one of our dope packages…either way, visit our new merch store and support the crew:

www.cecrewstore.com

(Note: All digital downloads must be purchased through either 1320 Records or iTunes, the following store is for physical merchandise only.)

Congratulations to Mike-A and Ealzee, who tied for the most votes in the CE Remix Challenge! One or both of these versions will be chosen to be featured in the next CE video. More info on that to come…

Out of the 30+ submissions, we chose our favorite 6 versions of “I Get Down” and “Hour of Change” to share with the world on Bandcamp. The 12 remixes are free to download individually or all at once. Share them with your friends, throw one on a mixtape, bump them in the car…whatever. Each version is in its original form, exactly as each producer created it with no remastering or mixing. (Some are a little louder than others, mixed differently, etc.) There were many others that were dope, and much respect goes out to all of the producers who participated.

These 12 tracks are represented by one of the 12 MPC pads you see on the cover above (designed by J-Mil), and each one symbolizes a new musical connection made and yet another branch sprouting from the ever-expanding CE family tree. Atlanta and beyond…this music is universal!

All producers who submitted their info can expect a gift from the crew.

Peace,
Ben Hameen

Check out THE WORLD OF BEN HAMEEN to see what kind of music, art, books and people I like, or in general, just to keep up with what’s happening in my world. You can follow me there, or on twitter @hameen.

Thanks for checking in, drop a line anytime.

Peace,
Hameen

The new album is available now on 1320 Records and iTunes. It features production from Hameen, Mil and Bambu, as well as Diamond D of DITC fame, and also guest appearances from Dillon, Mafioso, Señor Kaos, DJ Synthesis, Eli Sweet and more. 

Peace, we really appreciate your support.

- CE Crew

Check out Collective Efforts in the lab putting in work on the latest single. Filmed at the CE Estate, arranged and edited by CE guitarist Matthew Weiss, it gives you a peek into the creative process involved in the making of a Collective Efforts track. From production techniques on the MPC to writing and recording verses, it ends up being a new adventure every time. Your boy Hameen lays the groundwork for each MC to do their thing, and young Dillon shines and adds a little comic relief in the studio (and the kitchen). Check out the crew in their natural element, and make sure to grab a copy of the new album ASAP! Freezing World is here!

We are proud to announce that “Freezing World” featuring Dillon is now available for purchase. Produced by yours truly, this track was selected as the title for the new album, and gives a good sense of the theme that is present throughout. Don’t forget, the full length is out in two weeks! Let all your friends know, this track is a banger, and it’s available now at 1320 Records!

Peace,
Hameen

And props to Mil for another fresh design! COP IT!