Wise words...

"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present."

Atlanta gets shut down...

The view from my driveway this morning...



It's getting ready to sleet all day, after a night of majestic snow. Atlanta is shut down already...this might get ugly, we are not prepared for this.

Instead of driving around, I recommend that all of us Atliens (and anyone else caught in this winter storm) do the following: sit back, make a little drink of your favorite whisky/scotch on the rocks, twist your favorite flavor, and listen to the most apropos album I can think of, courtesy of one of my favorite music blogs (until someone politely asks them to take it down and leave a purchase link in it's place):

Diamond D + CE album?

According to our buddy Chad Radford over at the Creative Loafing, Diamond D is producing Collective Efforts' entire new album. What is strange is that it's in the middle of an article about clubs that closed in Atlanta, and kind of comes out of nowhere. Much love to Chad for the shout, we'll take it where we can get it.

But just for the record, so far the plan is just to release an EP with Diamond...but with 6 epic tracks, and the legendary producer himself on the beats, it feels like an album. Mil and I have been working for a while on our last couple verses (we wanted to feel like what we were offering this particular project was some of our best work to date). I am very proud of we have so far, and I'd say we are a good 3/4 of the way done, so I will keep you posted with any updates - and who knows, I might even give you some previews as they get mastered...



I think it's hilarious that the picture on the wikipedia page for Diamond D is the same picture as above with Mil cut out.

CE in Japan...

Collective Efforts was featured on the debut album of Robert de Boron, not the 12th century French poet, but the producer...out of Japan. We did a track called "Take Your Turn" and today I stumbled across the most bizarre video, which is apparently the official video from GoonTrax! Pretty hilarious, check it out. CE represent in Japan! Peace to Robert de Boron and crew.

Modus Operandi...

This Photek track sets the perfect tone for my evening...one of my favorite drum breaks.

Rhymes With Frisbee...

Diggin' this French band called Grisbi, fronted by the angelic voice of singer-songwriter Natasha Penot (on whom I have a huge "voice crush" at the moment) along with Antoine Chaperon.



I haven't heard much, but this Bjork cover they did is on repeat.



Check their online bio for more info.

They are also on Myspace at www.myspace.com/grisbimusic. They are worth checking out for sure, especially if you like Esthero-esque music.

What Are You Afraid Of...

Super dope remix of a track by LA rock group, West Indian Girl, I believe it's on their Remix EP.



and wow!