Collective Efforts and Vonnegutt at Smith’s Olde Bar – June 18

Atlanta hip hop crew Collective Efforts aren’t about the bling or the thug life. But if you’ve lived in Atlanta in the past decade you’d know that. Influenced by golden-era hip-hop, funk, 70’s soul, rock and every day life – Collective Efforts have been releasing records independently and performing live all while staying true to their style and avoiding the hip-hop clichés and prison (T.I. and Lil’ Wayne, if you’re reading this – take notes).

Originally three MCs and a DJ, Collective Efforts have since evolved into an even bigger collective. Now with a full backing band (think The Roots), the music and live show have turned into something completely new, all while keeping that Collective Efforts charm, of course.

Catch Collective Efforts live this weekend – they’ll be performing with up-and-coming act Vonnegutt (who make a nice little cameo in Big Boi’s new video) at Smith’s Olde Bar on Friday, June 18.