It’s going down July 23rd at Apache Cafe and it is destined to be an incredible night! Collective Efforts Live featuring an all-star cast of some of ATL’s dopest lyricists (Senor Kaos, Dillon, The 5ive, Stanza) and to top it all off a performance from the legendary Diamond D!! If you are in Atlanta and miss this show, you should plan on being really upset with yourself. In fact, head on over to
www.apachecafe.info and
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

Holler!

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

Got up earlier than I ever imagined I would have to for a show this morning. Woke up at 1:45, snoozed for 15 then rode out with the crew. We loaded in, grabbed some coffee, and sound checked, EARLY!

Senor Kaos came through with ChicaGorilla and represented on “The Dream”…the lil homie Dilly Mau came through for “Freezing World” (unfortunately we didn’t time that one right and you didn’t get to see him rapping. We even did “All The Time” at the end, but he had already left…damn.)…and the always hilarious DJ Synthesis of Psyche O rolled through and blessed on the 1’s and 2’s.

The staff and on-air personalities there were really laid back, and made us feel right at home. You can’t tell from watching below, but we played in and out of commercial breaks for the full hour (6-7), and then played two full songs (actually three, but the last one, “All The Time”, was a web-only). Aside from some questionable singing by yours truly (I give myself a pass, given that my vocal chords were still not fully awake), I thought it went really well. Thank you 11-Alive and whoever hooked that opportunity for us. Excellent exposure for the crew, and great promo for Freezing World, being that most of our “bump breaks” were offset with visions of freezing rain, sleet, ice and basically bad weather all around…anyway, enjoy. Thanks to everyone who set their DVRs or actually got up that early to tune in!

An edited version of the entire broadcast is coming soon, complete with all the bumps and news segway, so you can see Senor Kaos and and Dillon reppin’ with us!

Peace,
Hameen

Text taken directly from The World of Ben Hameen

Check out the exclusive remix for “The Dream” feat Senor Kaos, available for download below:

http://usershare.net/2f95onayhzvp

Our friend, incredible DJ and musical genius Alfredo Lapuz, Jr., better known in the musical community as Immuzikation, blessed us with this incredible mash-up of “The Dream” (a track from the upcoming album featuring ATL’s own Senor Kaos) and “Sleepyhead” by indie giants Passion Pit. When I first opened this and heard it, it blew my mind. He does a great job of channeling an entirely different musical genre while somehow still keeping it true to the original version. A perfect blend! Don’t sleep on this download, and make sure you pass the link on to your friends. Peace, fam!

http://usershare.net/2f95onayhzvp

This guy is THE hardest working artist in Atlanta, period…and we had to give him some shine in the CE spotlight.

Here’s a little background on Kaos and his crew Vintage Imperial:

Vintage Imperial started as a Hip Hop crew in 1998 in Atlanta. They were young kids who had talent as producers, emcees, graffiti writers, Dj’s, etc. As time went on and everyone got older, Kaos’ passion for promotion and coordinating led to field rep positions with Interscope and Capital Records.

“Labels wouldn’t sign me as an artist, so I found another way to get them to cut a check,” says Kaos. “I got my foot in the door and never looked back. I found a way to fit everything I do under one umbrella.”

Besides running Vintage Imperial Marketing and Promo, Señor Kaos still continues to make music, runs a blog (www.thekaoseffect.com), and hosts an internet radio show (Creative Control Radio – www.creativecontrolatl.com).

Make sure you check out a sample of his contribution to the latest Collective Efforts album in the CE Player…the song is called “The Dream”, and he definitely blesses it.

And for your own good, please don’t sleep on this:

Tracklist:

1. P. Casso ft. Senor Kaos -- Mr. Hollywood Remix
2. M.O.P. -- Blow The Horns
3. Jay- Z -- Death of Autotune
4. Senor Kaos -- Automatic Classic
5. Sa-Ra ft Erykah Badu -- Dirty Beauty
6. J Dilla -- Take Notice Inst.
7. DJ Rasta Roots ft. Senor Kaos ft. 4ize & Punchline -- Classic Example Freestyle
8. Oukast -- Spaghetti Junction (14KT Exclusive Remix)
9. Big Boi -- Magnificent Verse
10. Rick Ross ft. John Legend -- Magnificent
11. Kid Cudi -- I Poke Her Face Inst.
12. Senor Kaos -- Girls Rock Too (Illastrate Remix)
13. Choklate -- 6.8 Billion
14. Senor Kaos -- Gangsta Rap (Wake Up Time)
15. Outasight -- Brand New Day
16. B.O.B. -- Generation Lost
17. Mario -- Break Up Inst.
18. Senor Kaos & DJ Spinna -- Summer Madness (ATL Remix)
18. Waajeed -- Jamaica Funk
19. Senor Kaos & DJ Spinna -- Call Me Señor
20. Mos Def -- Priority

Below are some closing words from el Señor himself:

“I had a passion for being around good music and good people, and I’m lucky enough to make a living being around both. I’ve promoted events with as well as shared the stage with artists and Dj’s such as: MF DOOM, Jazzy Jeff, Big Daddy Kane, Bobbito aka Dj Cucumber Slice, Maseo(De La Soul), Pete Rock, Biz Markie, Raekwon and Ghostface (Wu-Tang), Ali Shaheed Muhammed(ATCQ), Luv Bug Starski, Dj Revolution, Mark The 45 King, Dj Drama, Dj Evil Dee(Black Moon), Prince Paul, Tony Touch, Doo Wop, Rob Swift(X-Cutioners), Dj Premier, Peanut Butter Wolf, Questlove, Sucio Smash, Dj Language, Large Professor, Lord Finesse, Awesome 2(Special K and Teddy Ted), Mad Skillz, Dj Spinna, Rich Medina, Twilite Tone, 9th Wonder, Slum Village, J Period, and many others.

My goal as an emcee is to share my perspective of life through musical poetry that will appeal to all open minds. An artist who’s built a reputation based on my ability to multi-task. Talented emcee, writer, consultant, marketer, host. -- Has been featured in Complex Magazine, XXL, The Ave, Import Tuner, Warp (Japan) and on the cover of Southeast Performer (July 2003). -- “Swagger is Nothing, Talent is Everything.” The music speaks for Itself! What Am I looking for??? Opportunity to license music via Video Games, Movies, Television, ETC. Speaking engagements on Grassroots Music & Marketing, Performance opportunities -- Festivals, Concerts, Clubs, Etc. And any other unique opportunity to connect with my fans…”