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Check out CE's J. Mil on the Inside Georgia Music Podcast:Inside Georgia Music interviewCollective Efforts is the brainchild of Ben Hameen, J. Mil, Bambu and DJ Creashun. With a refreshing sound and an uplifting message, the goal is to spread that message through hip hop, to the people that need it the most. Life is a collective effort, everything we do involves teamwork and sharing ideas. When Ben Hameen and J. Mil started working together in early 2002, an instant chemistry developed. Realizing that their goals were one and the same, the duo started collaborating regularly, and began work on solo projects. Bambu the Asiatic fell right into place with his positive raps and powerful, distinct voice. All three decided to collect their efforts and started making music on a regular basis, combining their love of music with their passion for the the written word. DJ Creashun adds the final ingredient with tasteful cuts on a number of tracks. The end result is an amalgamation of "thoughtful rhymes, melodic hooks and instrumentation, and creative beats by Hameen, Mil and even Bambu has stepped up to the production plate. So far, Collective Efforts work consists of songs recorded solely by Ben Hameen at the Hameen's Crib and The CE Mansion. Collective Efforts will always bring top notch lyrics and musical production to the table, along with live instrumentation, soulful melodies, and a positive message.You can purchase Collective Efforts music from www.arcthefinger.com, including the first album "Visions of Things To Come"...Other projects included the limited edition 12", "Another Soulful Song" b/w "Growth pt 2", featuring Minamina Goodsong, Captain Mudfish on production, and a special appearance from Manchild of Mars Ill, and DJ Synthesis of Psyche Origami...Their second album, Trail Mix, and their most recent release, Medicine, are both in stores nationwide, and available on Amazon.com, iTunes, and eMusic, as well as Tower Records, thanks to Redeye Distribution and Arc the Finger.Make sure you grab the latest 12", "Until My Life's Gone" b/w "I Feel Free" featuring H20 (of Mass Influence and Yall So Stupid fame) with a special bonus track featuring Wyzsztyk from Psyche O.Their brand new album "Medicine" is out! With 18 hot new tracks and guest appearances from Gripplyaz, H20, Trip (from Rising Sons), Intellekt and Dirty Digits, STS9, and other special guest musicians and friends, this album is definitely something special for CE fans.Make sure you check out www.cecrew.com for current info.Sign up to get emails from the CE crew and updates on upcoming shows:
